Brand Name Justification Memo.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION

NNSY 4255/6 (Rev 10/88)

NOTE: This form is to be used to request a Sole Source Acquisition in accordance with Title 10 USC section 2304, CICA - Public Law 98-369, FAR 6 and 13.106, and other implementing Acquisition Regulations. Contracting without providing for full and open competition shall not be justified on the basis of (1) lack of advanced planning or (2) concerns related to the amount of funds available (expiring funds), FAR 6.301(c). Statements such as "only known source" or "only known source which can meet the required delivery date" are inadequate and insufficient to support a Sole Source purchase, SUPAR 13.106(b)(2)(ii)..

It is requested that the following JML(s)/NML(s) be restricted to the following manufacturer(s):

JML(s)/NML(s): DOC No. 0322 C105 Name and Div:: GMA GARNET USA (CAGE 4S8C6) City and State: Michigan

Competition is precluded for the following reason(s):

1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (FAR 6.302-1).

X a. Request is for unique supplies or services available from only one source or only one supplier with unique capabilities. (FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)) For example: 1) An accessory or addition to existing equipment.

2) Replacement parts or components of equipment for which technical data is not available or adequate. 3) Must not be used for standard commercial products.

Provide the following:

What makes this material or service unique? Be Specific!

GMA Garnet USA is the only manufacturer for Garnet Abrasive Blasting Media and is the only approved manufacturer and product for use at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The approved AUL # is 9B- 5350-HM-CNO-8476. Within the corporation there are various sizes and types of blasting media for various types of applications. The GMAX GX2 TOUGHBLASTTM is the required type for the marine applications at the Norfolk Naval shipyard and does not require any modification to meet the shipyard’s needs. In addition, the blasting media from GMA Garnet is on the QPL.

The manufacturer of the required Garnet blasting media is GMA Garnet USA, Cage Code, 4S8C6, Small Business under NAICS 327910. There is one authorized small business distributor for the specific GMAX GX2, Blast Masters Holdings, (DBA BlastOne International 68G96). In the contract file there is a letter directly from the Manufacturer that indicates that BlastOne International is the only authorized distributor of the GMAX GX2 Blasting media. DLA Maritime has previously procured this product from BlastOne International, in contracts valued at below the simplified acquisition threshold

(SAT).

Make and model of equipment that parts, components, accessories, or additions are for.

Make: GMA GARNET GMAX GX2 TOUGHBLAST Model #s:

b. Manufacturer has possession of limited rights data, patent rights, copyrights, secret processes, license, etc. making the suppliers or services available from only one source. (FAR 6.302-1(b)(2)).

Provide the following:

Legal document number Title:

Expiration:

c. Equipment or parts have been adopted as Standard Items of Supply in accordance with the DOD Standardization Program (DOD 4120.3). DFAR 6.302-1(cc)(70)) Provide documentation for standardization.

Any additional justification/documentation should be attached to this form.

I certify that the statements given above are applicable and true.

Originators signature, title and code. Phone Date

CONCUR DO NOT CONCUR

Technical Div. (Code 540) signature, and code Phone Date

Contracting Officer signature, and code Phone Date