B03 Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 2 Template Effective February 2022

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full &

Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (include manufacture/sole source name and address) This contract outlines the packaging and installation of two Model 8800 readers and one shipping machine to support the establishment of a new dosimeter processing laboratory on Naval Base Guam. The Model 8800 Reader is manufactured and maintained by Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. The period of performance is 90 days after contract award.

MANUFACTURER: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

ADDRESS: 168 Third Avenue. Waltham, MA USA 02451

PHONE: (203)605-2534

POC: James A. Monde

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

A. BRAND NAME:

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment

Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Other Reasons:

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 2 Template Effective February 2022

B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the Model 8800 reader. Additionally, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. field support engineers have proprietary knowledge and maintenance experience with the Model 8800 reader. Due to the proprietary design of the Model 8800 reader, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. is considered the sole source provider for services such as Model 8800 reader packaging and installation.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. Other Reasons:

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

DUHAIME.KRIST

EN.M.1381611589

Digitally signed by

DUHAIME.KRISTEN.M.13816115

Date: 2023.06.02 10:45:12 -04'00'