BN_JandA_FRAMECAD_F325iT(redacted).pdf

Brand Name Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 1st Special Operations Contracting Squadron (1 SOCONS/PKC) Hurlburt Field AFB, Florida

Purchase Request/Identification Number:

F2FT148115AW01

Project/Program Name: FRAMECAD F325iT for the 823rd RHS EstimatedContractCost: $249,000.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Item/Equipment: Framecad F325iT Design and Building Construction Manufacturing System, Quantity: 01 each

*This is a Brand Name requirement for Brand Name/Manufacturer: Framecad America, Inc.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting for a Particular Brand Name Item

The Framecad F350iT Design and Building Construction Manufacturing System offers the unique and innovative capability of interpreting building design/drawings and automatically calculating the length and thickness of framing members utilized for building construction. The machine system and software forms and cuts framing members per specifications inputted by the user, enabling quick and efficient design and building production with minimal material waste. The software is compatible with existing 823 RHS AutoCAD systems, allowing users to interface drawings and designs to fabricate buildings to specifications. The system is also deployable, allowing for easy shipment, extending mission capabilities/efficiencies wherever needed. Additionally, the Framecad system is currently in use by multiple RED HORSE units across the Air Force, providing for expanded use and flexibility to any location utilizing the system.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market Research has been conducted, yielding Framecad America, Inc., a small business entity, as the sole manufacturer of the Framecad F325iT Design and Building Construction Manufacturing System. A Sources Sought Notice and search in GSA Advantage both revealed MJL Enterprises, LLC as the only other business entity that can supply the equipment required. MJL Enterprises, LLC is a small business concern and has been confirmed by the manufacturer as the only authorized reseller of the FRAMECAD F325iT for the US Military.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Specific Brand Name Requirements

Market Research will be performed, to include a Sources Sought Notice, prior to any future acquisitions, to inquire of any potential manufacturers in the commercial marketplace, offering the Framecad F325iT Design and Building Construction Manufacturing System with identical capabilities stated in Section C, offered by Framecad America, Inc., currently serving as the sole manufacturer.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106‐1(b)(1)(ii) (SAP), that the conditions stated in this document and the requesting activity’s request for Brand Name supplies are justified due to the abovementioned circumstances.

Date

4 Sep 18

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Requiring Activity CC Signature of Commander Digitally signed by

SABATOWSKI.PETER.A.1255775223

Date: 2018.09.04 07:04:36 -05'00' PETER A. SABATOWSKI, Maj, 823 RHS/DO (Flight CC)

Date

4 Sep 18

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Signature of Contracting Officer

HOLLIS.BOBBY.D.10 Digitally signed by

HOLLIS.BOBBY.D.1064985198

64985198 Date: 2018.09.04 08:43:57 -05'00' BOBBY D. HOLLIS, TSgt, USAF