BN-SS Justification - Redacted.pdf

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1. Description of Supplies/Services.

Part # DESCRIPTION QTY

I050-0000010 THERMOCOUPLE CAL ADAPTER FOR 1524 20

I050-0000011 PRT CAL ADAPTER FOR 1524 20

I050-0000012 THERMISTOR CAL ADAPTER FOR 1524 20

I050-0000014 ALIGNMENT CAL ADAPTER FOR 1524 20

I050-0000007 1502A METER TO 4-SPADE/BANANA BOX ADAPTER 20

The requested ☒ supplies ☐ services represent the minimum requirements of the government, which have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

2. Regulatory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

FBO

☒ FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) Soliciting from a single source

□ FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) Particular brand-name item

GSA

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(A) An urgent and compelling need exists

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures (the original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures).

□ FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item)

ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the

☒ BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION (FBO)≤ SAT

☒ LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (GSA)≤ SAT

□ JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (ID/IQ

TAKS ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER)≤ SAT

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Adapters being procured on this request are going to 19 Navy Calibration Labs to be used with currently Navy-owned Fluke 1524 handheld thermometers to support the calibration of Flowmeters, Frost Point Indicators, Hygrometers, and Resistance

Standards. This requirement is listed in Navy Calibration Equipment (NCE) and is included in 64 Instrument Calibration Procedures (ICPs).

contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) ☒ The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects

(Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) ☐ A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) ☐ The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements”

Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) ☐ Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) ☐ Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

f.) ☐Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

4. Implication of Procuring another Brand/Manufacturer.

a.) ☒ Unacceptable Delays in Fulfilling the Agency’s Requirements.

b.) ☒ Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government That Is Not Expected

To Be Recovered Through Competition.

If any other model is procured, the delay of modifying current ICPs would incur

19,200 additional hours (64 ICPs @ 300 hours/ICP).

3 | c.) ☐ Other: If required, discuss any other implication of procuring another brand/manufacturer.

5. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data/documentation, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CUSTOMER:

MARTINEZ.DANIEL.

MARIO.1243850645

Digitally signed by

MARTINEZ.DANIEL.MARIO.1243850

Date: 2020.02.10 11:13:54 -08'00'

Daniel Martinez, Electrical Engineer, MS35 951.393-5355 02/10/2020

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

APPROVALS

I certify that the Customer representations above have been verified, and are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name/sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/SPECIALIST:

951-3963-4973

William T. Dudley, 0221 Phone No. Date

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name/sole source is in the best interest of the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

Tashell Richmond 951-3963-4047

Tashell Richmond, 0221 Phone No. Date

If any other model is procured, the cost of modifying the ICPs would cost

$2,734,272 (64 ICPs @ 300 hours at $142.41 per hour).

For the reasons set forth in section 3 and 4, the Corona Division has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the type of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges the Corona Division will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.