Brand Name JA_BeaverFit_Signed_14 Sept 23_Redacted.pdf

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-

APG), 6515 Integrity Court, Bldg. 4310, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

2. Description of Action:

Nature: BeaverFit ACFT Equipment required for Soldiers to train for and pass the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)

Contract Vehicle: Commercial Vendor

Pricing/Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

Funds:

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

TBD

Brand Name Buy: Yes

3. Description of Services or Supplies: The U.S. Army Military Assistance Group, (USAMAG) and The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) has a requirement for the following:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

BEAVERFIT - EXPEDITIONARY

TESTING LOCKER - USAMAG

VARIANT 1

Total Price:

4. Authority: FAR 13.501(a)(ii) - Simplified Acquisition Procedures

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) and the U.S. Army Military Assistance Group, (USAMAG) seek four (4) BeaverFit brand Expeditionary Testing Lockers to support Soldier preparation for passing the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). BeaverFit brand Expeditionary Lockers are a customized two-lane with storage container that have the required ACFT equipment to include shelving designed specifically to hold the exact ACFT equipment loadouts required to conduct the ACFT. These lockers are a unique solution to USAMAG’s OCONUS mission and geographically separated locations as well as USASAC’s CONUS mission, .

The lockers ensure asset visibility and inventory control of the exact equipment Soldiers need to train on in preparation for passing the ACFT. Passing the ACFT is an annual requirement for Soldiers to continue serving in the United States Army.

BeaverFit brand Expeditionary Testing Lockers contain all the equipment that meets the requirements of Army Training Pamphlet (ATP) 7-22.01, C1 Appendix E (+ACFT Testing Equipment and Field). BeaverFit equipment has been approved by the Department of the Army to train soldiers for and conduct the new ACFT.

If equipment approved for the ACFT is purchased individually and not in a customized storage container as presented with the BeaverFit brand Expeditionary Testing Lockers; there is a high probability that equipment will be lost or misplaced causing the Government to duplicate spending and time to replace lost equipment which could cost up to per set of equipment. Additionally, due to the geographical dispersion of units, there may not be a secure area to store equipment. Finally, if Soldiers must wait for lost equipment to be purchased, it will create a deficit in their ability to train with the appropriate equipment thereby negatively impacting their fitness and ability to pass the ACFT, which is a requirement to continue serving in the US Army.

Due to the number of Soldiers at each location, equipment storage restrictions, and equipment accountability requirements, BeaverFit brand Expeditionary Testing Lockers provide a total package solution that meets USAMAG and USASAC’s mission requirements.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: The requirement in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(ii) is a brand name restriction over $30K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

7. Market Research: Market research was conducted 01 August 2023-05 September 2023 by . Data was collected from two primary sources:

that can meet USAMAG and USASAC’s requirements.

8. Other Facts: N/A

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

DATE

Business Operations Specialist/COR

USASAC

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval: I hereby determine the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis.

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 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.

Date:

Contracting Officer/Team Lead USASAC Army Contracting Command-APG