Brand Name Justification.pdf

See FAR 2.01 and 3.104 Last Updated: Feb 2023

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD (MFR)

(This is only applicable to acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250,000). Acquisition using

FAR Subpart 13.5 shall follow the special documentation requirements at FAR 13.501.)

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD FOR DOCUMENT (6060VL00 thr 6060VL05)

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Fittings from LOKRING Technology are intended to provide pressure-safe end fittings without the need for welding, o-rings, gaskets, or flanged connections. LOKRING fittings provide reliable sealing integrity for standard pipe sizes in both liquid and gas services, and will allow for connection of plugs and/or test gear for pressurized work.

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. ___ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. _X_ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

LOKRING fittings have been successfully used at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNS) for the same specific application that is planned for the work at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS). LOKRING fittings are a proprietary product, there is no other manufacturer of this tooling. Failure to acquire this tooling would require additional effort for planning, procurement, and execution. Utilizing this tooling as it was used at NNS represents the most cost-effective path forward.

2. ___ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

Manufacturer: LOKRING TECHNOLOGY, LLC Manufacturer Phone #: 440-942-0880 Mfr. Address: 38376 Apollo Parkway; Willoughby OH 44094 Cage: N/A

OR

Dealer/Rep: Lokring West Coast USA Address/Phone #: 10650 Alameda St; Lynwood CA 90262 Cage: N/A Phone: 323-316-7341 carolyn.george Cross-Out carolyn.george Cross-Out carolyn.george Cross-Out carolyn.george Pencil

See FAR 2.01 and 3.104 Last Updated: Feb 2023

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B. __X_ BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

Utilizing the LOKRING brand name items ensures maximum efficacy of the tooling. Other tooling (if it exists) has not been previously tested/used in this application, and may not work as well or at all to the standards that have been demonstrated by the LOKRING brand name tooling.

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IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Kelly Thomsen, C/2320.8

Recoverable Signature

X K. Thomsen

Signed by: Kelly_Thomsen

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B. Contracting Officer Determination: Based upon the rational contained herein the Contracting Officer herby determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

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Contracting Officer Signature carolyn.george Cross-Out carolyn.george Cross-Out