F1PTR79115AW03_Brand_name.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Contracting Activity: 355 CONS

Project/Program Name: Surface Supply Kit

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F1PTR79115AW03

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $83,508.60

304th RQS is requesting the following:

CLIN0001 ONE BD Interspiro Divator Surface Supply Kit, applicable parts and intermittent sustainment accessories.

The Surface Supplied capabilities provides endless diver air from the surface allowing divers to sustain longer durations at depth, when performing search, salvage & rescue missions.

The market research indicates that the Interspiro Divator Surface Supply Kit can be purchased in open market. IAW NAVSEA INST. 10560.2D Authorized for Military Use, Interspiro Divator Surface Supply Kit is the only brand offers a surface supplied kit authorized for Military Use. Additionally, Interspiro is the only brand can meet all specs required from AFI 10-3501 Air Force Diving Program and S521-AG-PRO-010 U.S. Navy Diving Manuel. There is one vendor in open market was found can supply Interspiro surface supply kit therefore, but they are not responsive. Therefore, the requirement shall be solicited as brand name.

IAW FAR Part 8, a review of the mandatory sources was conducted to determine capability of meeting the customer's requirement. Additionally, a comprehensive review of historical federal acquisitions of similar items was conducted to identify capable and willing vendors and to determine contract execution strategy recommendations. Interspiro Inc. is the only brand complies with NAVSEA INST. 10560.2D. One vendor other than Interspiro was found can supply Interspiro surface supply kit.

At the present time Interspiro Inc is the only brand capable of providing the required kits needed.

Section A: General Contract Information

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

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

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

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

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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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 Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Ryan E. Keller, TSgt, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination