Brand_Name_Justification_Rifle_Slings_-_Redacted.pdf

Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 502nd Contracting Squadron/JBKAE

Project/Program Name: Rifle Slings

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F2MTR39084AW02

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

400 each 2 point sling by Blue Force Gear (K-SP-0002-BK-CB-T) has been determined to be the only authorized standard sling for the M4 rifle IAW the USAF Small Arms and Light Weapons Accessory Listing of 28 July 2017.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

This individual brand name justification is IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for the procurement of a 2 point sling by Blue Force Gear (K- SP-0002-BK-CB-T). The 2 point sling is the only M4 sling authorized for use IAW the USAF Authorized Small Arms and Light Weight Weapons (SA/LW) Accessories as of 28 July 2017 (See Attachment 1).

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research has identified that in addition to the Original Equipment Maunufacturer,Blue Force Gear, there are other distributors that can provide this brand name item. This acquisition will be purchased Brand Name and price competition is expected.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

The contracting office will continue to request and review the brand name justification for all future purposes. If the brand name requirement is excluded we will take the proper steps to find equal items.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

24-Jun-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Teresa L. Yancey / GS-13 / Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

YANCEY.TERESA.L.12926472

Digitally signed by

YANCEY.TERESA.L.1292647243

Date: 2019.06.24 15:20:20 -05'00'