Brand Name Justification 03 July 2024.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 4th Contracting Squadron Seymour Johnson AFB NC 27531

Project/Program Name: Thor Parts (for Thor Air Conditioner Unit)

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F3T2EM4142AQ01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $17,000.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This acquisition is for the following THOR parts for air conditioners for the flight line. The parts include: Serpentine Belt (Part Number: H015712), Engine Drive Belt (Part Number: H008898), 3.00" Hump x 6" L Silicone Hose (Part Number: 3004201-003), Fuel Sender Assembly Kit (Part Number: H008587-S), THOR MBA 32-51 Gauge Panel Light Assembly (Part Number: H018572-S), 50HP 480V 72A Programmed Drive AC (Part Number: H008431-S), 80 AMPS at 42 VDC Max Circuit Breaker (Product Number:

3004955-001), and C306T3B 32A 3P Overload Relay (Product Number: H031667-32A).

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Brand name justification for the above mentioned Thor parts is required as no other parts can meet the government need. HDT is the inventor and patent owner of many of its flight line (THOR) and expeditionary solution product offerings. Specifically, limited technical data rights exist with respect to the these products, and HDT owns the proprietary manufacturing processes and know-how involved in the manufacture of these products. HDT’s proprietary processes include those relating to manufacturing design and engineering; production and technical inspections; refit, retrofit and repair; and quality control and inspection.

4 EMS also has a Technical Order 35E9-332-1 for the Thor 200-HP indicating the parts required for this equipment.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

HDT Global is the sole manufacturer of these parts, but it has distributors, therefore competition can be obtained by soliciting as a brand name requirement with competition among HDT Global's distributors.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Any future requirements will be scrutinized as this one was to alleviate the need for a brand name if other suitable options are available.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

03-Jul-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Brittany Judd, GS13

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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