BRAND NAME.pdf

This document is a Memorandum to the File justifying the use of a single source procurement for a Mine Safety Appliance Co. Altair 5X w/ PID Multigas Detector. The key details are:

The procurement is for a specialized multigas detector with unique capabilities, specifically the only gas detector approved for the PHNSY gas free program and the only multigas detector trained Navy Competent Personnel (NCP) can use for gas monitoring in confined spaces, tanks, and Navy vessels. The required delivery date is 9/30/25, and the manufacturer is Mine Safety Appliance Co., LLC, located in Cranberry Township, PA. The document provides justification for a brand-name sole source procurement under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, citing the detector's specific and unique operational requirements that cannot be met by alternative products.