Brand Name Justification_HYDMECH Band Saw.pdf

Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name) - FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: DETERMINATION THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY

AVAILABLE FOR A FAR PART 13 ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-l(b)(l)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contractmg 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 (or portion of the requirement to be sole-sourced) is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

The HYDMECH VERTICAL BAND SAW V-18-45 is a cutting machine designed for industrial applications. It features a vertical cutting orientation and can handle materials up to 18 inches in width and 45 inches in height. This band saw is equipped with a 7.5 HP motor, providing sufficient cutting power for various materials. The V-18-45 is designed for precision cutting in industries such as metal fabrication, manufacturing, and construction. Its vertical design allows for intricate cuts and is useful for contour cutting applications. The variable blade speed feature enables operators to adjust cutting parameters for different materials and thicknesses. Would like to have Bandsaw March of 2025.

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

EXCLUSIVE

LICENSING

AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available

Controlled by: DON, USMC, I&L HCA Controlled by: MCFCS MARCORLOGCOM CUI Category(ies): PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: DL ONLY POC:

MARCORLOGCOM Contracts Department

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Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available (Including Brand Name)- FAR Part l3 Acquisitions under the SAT from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

2. _ OTHER REASONS.

B. __x_ BRAND NAME

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

Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC) Production Plant Barstow (PPB) is requesting the procurement we are looking to replace our handsaw with a like for like replacement because we currently have consumables and replacement parts on the shelf for that saw. Hydmech is the sole manufacturer, parts, service and tech support supplier for this saw.

C. _URGENT AND COMPELLING. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

V. CERTIFICATIONS:

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Matthew Radi 229-639-8183 2/21/25