BNE JUSTIFICATION_ Sewer Truck___Redacted.pdf

Control #21-098

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition – Brand Name or Equal

1. Contracting Activity: The 411th Contracting Support Brigade proposes to enter into a contract on the basis of other than full and open competition.

2. Description of Action:

(a) Type of Action: The 411th CSB intends to procure on a brand name or equal basis and award a firm-fixed-price purchase order.

(b) Estimated Amount:

(c) Type of Funds: FY21 OMA Fund

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Brand Name: Retech(RTSC-85C) Gyebaek(Sewer Cleaner) or equal equivalent.

4. Authority Cited: FAR 6.302-1(c)(2) and DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, as applicable for brand name or equal items.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The salient characteristics for this requirement are firm.

The government requires that any offered item contain features that meet or exceed the salient characteristics. The suggested manufacturer make and model meets the salient characteristics. Other items may be accepted provided they meet the salient characteristics listed in the solicitation associated with this justification.

6. Market Research: The requiring activity conducted market research in May 21. The market research revealed two possible sources, who were surveyed for commercial standards, practices and procedures.

7. Other Facts: The contracting officer anticipates competition, which will allow for price reasonableness based on competition. However, if competition is not present, the contracting officer will determine pricing to be fair and reasonable using other methods identified in FAR 15.4.

Control #21-098

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

8. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Also, I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name:

Title: Chief, B&G Br, O&M Div

9. Contracting Officer Certification / Approval: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be determined fair and reasonable based upon any of the techniques in FAR 15.4.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase is in the best interest of the Government.

Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name:

Title: Contracting Officer