BNJ_Amiad_Redacted.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification document submitted by the Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Western Fisheries Research Center, for a sole-source procurement of Amiad AMF-93K water filter replacement parts and component assemblies. The procurement action (PR 44035111) seeks three units of replacement parts for existing Amiad AMF-93K filter systems that have been operating continuously for over 8 years at the facility, filtering Lake Washington lake water to 2 microns. The contracting officer is Yangzhi Deng.

The justification supports sole-source award under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1 authority based on proprietary Amiad technology and specifications integral to the AMF-93K operation, with no commercially interchangeable replacement components available from other manufacturers. The document notes that market research included reviewing alternative water filter systems and posting sources sought (140G0326Q0016) on SAM.gov for 5 days without response, confirming Amiad as the only vendor meeting government technical requirements and compatibility standards. The government acknowledges unqualified support costs and logistics challenges associated with implementing alternative components. While brand-name only on this procurement, the justification indicates competition will be obtained through Amiad resellers, and future requirements will be competed to the maximum extent practicable. The contracting officer must determine fair and reasonable pricing prior to award and certify the justification's accuracy.