BNE JUSTIFICATTION_Redacted.pdf

Control #25-041

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: This new requirement is to be awarded through open market competition. The resulting award shall be Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.

(b) Estimated Amount: 326,979,591Korean Won = $248,803.00 (1,314.2081 KRW = 1USD)

(c) Type of Funds: FY25 PDW or OPA Fund is programmed.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

(a) Hybrid, 5 Passenger SUV Manufacturer: Hyundai Motors Model: SANTAFE MX5 25MY Hybrid 2WD 5 PAX Exclusive

(b) Passenger Van (Max 8 Seater) Manufacturer: Hyundai Motors Model: Staria Lounge Hybrid Prestige 2WD

4. Authority Cited:

DFARS 213.501(a)(ii) In accordance with section 888(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328), the justification and approval addressed in FAR 13.501(a) is required in order to use brand name or equal descriptions or proprietary specifications and standards.

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 from 9 Sep 2024 - 1 Feb 2025. The market research revealed at least two possible sources, who were surveyed for commercial standards, practices and procedures.

7.Other Facts:

N/A. 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.

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Control #25-041

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: Michael Ginez Title: Subordinate Level Fleet Manager Signature:

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: Mr. Yi, Yun Chae Title: Contracting Officer Signature: