A-9_Brand_Name_Justification.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 141ST AIR REFUELING WING (AMC)

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE WASHINGTON

21 FEB 2019

MEMORANDUM FOR 141 MSG/MSC – BASE CONTRACTING OFFICE

FROM: 141 LRS/CC

SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification for other than Full and Open Competition for Massif Cold Weather Jackets

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Part 6.302, I am requesting your approval for "Justification of other than full and open competition". The following facts and rationale are presented for your consideration in accordance with FAR 6.303-2.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity:

141 ARW - 141 Base Contracting Office.

2. Nature and/or Description of Action:

This letter is for justification of other than full and open competition for the procurement Massif Cold Weather Jackets.

3. Description of Product and Estimated Price:

Massif Mens CWAS OCP Jacket 12 ea $5146.56 (MJKT00059) Massif Mens US Army OCP Jacket 11 ea $7079.88 (MJKT00065) Massif Mens US Army OCP Pant 11 ea $6599.88 (MJKT00083)

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $18,826.32

4. Statutory Authority:

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 USC 2304© (5), The agency’s need is for a brand-name commercial item.

5. Demonstration of the Proposed Contractors Unique Qualifications:

Massif brand jackects are specifically stated in the reporting instructions for this deployment requirement.

6. Sources Sought/Market Research:

Contacting knowledgeable individuals in Government and industry regarding market capabilities to meet requirements. Reviewing the results of recent market research undertaken to meet similar or identical requirements. Reviewing catalogs and other generally available product literature published by manufacturers, distributors, and dealers or available on-line.

I, the undersigned, certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

MARK L SCOTT, Lt Col, WA ANG Commander

1st Ind, 141 MSG/MSC

MEMORANDUM FOR 141 MSG/MSC

APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: Date: __________

IAW FAR Part 6.301-1, I certify that this Brand Name Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby determine that this Brand Name request is sufficient to justify other than full and open competition. I consider the anticipated cost of $18,826.32 to be fair and reasonable based on past similar requirements.

MATTHEW R RICHARD, MSgt, WA ANG Contracting Officer

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