Brand Name or Equal J and A-Redacted.pdf
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- W91QVN-23-R-0037
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This document contains a justification for limiting competition on a federal contract to a brand name item or equal, as well as details on a related solicitation opportunity. The justification cites firm requirements for salient characteristics that equal items must meet. It indicates competition will be allowed based on the same methods used in prior acquisitions. The related solicitation is to acquire Night Vision Thermal Systems for the Marine Forces-Korea and will result in a contract directly between the winning bidder and the Government of the Republic of Korea, with no U.S. funds obligated. Bidders must prove their status as a Korean contractor by submitting business registration documents demonstrating the bidder or its parent is a domestic Korean corporation.
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Control No. 23-010
5. Reasons for Authority Cited: The salient characteristics for this requirement are firm. The government requires that any offered item contain features that meet or exceed the salient characteristics. The suggested manufacturer make and model meets the salient characteristics.
Other items may be accepted provided they meet the salient characteristics listed in the solicitation associated with this justification. In addition to the brand name model requested there is a general description of the items. There are also salient physical characteristics of the brand name item that an "equal" item must meet to be acceptable for award. The salient characteristics are firm requirements, but not overly restrictive to limit competition.
6. Publicizing Contract Actions: In accordance with DFAR 213.501(a), a brand name or Equal J&A is required to be posted with the solicitation. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.
7. Market Research: This is a brand name or Equal requirement that will be competed through the open market based on the same methods used in historical acquisitions.
8. Other Facts: N/A The contracting officer anticipates competition, which will allow for price reasonableness based on competition. However, if competition is not present, the contracting officer will determine pricing to be fair and reasonable using other methods identified in FAR 13.106-3.
9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Control No. 23-010
10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon competition.
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 or Equal 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 supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.
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