Brand Name P21-041 GPM Rubber Mask_for PCO.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGISTICS COMPLEX

(AFMC) TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA

4 March 2021

TO: AFSC/PZIM

FROM: OC-ALC/OBCA for 76 PMXG

SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification for P21-041 GPM Rubber Mask

1. 76 PMXG requires the purchase of Gerard Poly Molding (GPM) Masks in support of the CFM56/F108 Production Line.

2. GPM Brand Masks are called out by part number in Technical Order (TO) 2J-F101-3-6 and PMXG process memo.

3. TO 2J-F101-3-6 calls out only the exact gpm part numbers that have been certified for use on the CFM56/F108 engine and does not allow for an equivalent brand to be substituted.

4. Fourth Paragraph: Market research was performed by searching the Small Business Administration (SBA) site for vendors that could provide the specific brand of poly masks. When no vendors were found on SBA a search of the World Wide Web (WWW) was conducted to look for vendors that could provide this commodity. In searching the WWW the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) was the only source that could be found to provide the Brand that is required. Anthony Prichard, Managing Director of Gerard Poly Molding, was asked about additional vendors that could provide their moldings. In response he stated that the OEM is the sole manufacturer and distributor of their product. He went on to say that in past purchases their company has worked with resellers to provide the items that the Government required

5. For further information or clarification please contact Roger Farris/OC-ALC/OBCA, 405-734-1062.

6. (CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINATION) I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13, that the circumstances of this contract action deem a specific brand name to be required.

PZIM Contracting Officer Roger Farris

AFSC/PZIM OC-ALC/OBCA

FARRIS.ROGER.

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Date: 2021.03.04 13:58:31 -06'00'