FBO Brand Name Only.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITON PROCEDURES (SAP)

Justification for Brand Name and or Sole Source Acquisitions Over $3,500 but not Exceeding The Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLE AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION, WHICH LIMTS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENTS REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS “ONLY KNOWN SOURCE” OR “ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE “ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE THE

CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER 2. PROJECT/TASK NUMBER 3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE.

AG-BALLOTINI IMPACT BEADS PRODUCT CODE 601736 POTTERS INDUSTRIES 601736:04UX7 (DRAWING 923AS757) SPHERIGLASS 3000A PRODUCT CODE 601870 POTTERS INDUSTRIES 601870:04UX7 (DRAWING 923AS758) SPHERICAL 11 OP8 PRODUCT CODE 602722 POTTERS INDUSTRIES 602722:04UX7 (DRAWING 923AS756) ***Drawings numbers listed are for reference only, and are not authorized for release***

5. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC THAT LIMIT AVIALIABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. MOST RECENT MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED (INCLUDE DATES & DETAILS). IF MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED, EXPLAIN.

THESE MATERIALS WILL BE USED IN PRODUCTION OF AN INERT EXPLOSIVE SIMULANT FORMULATION THAT REQUIRES WELL CHARACTERIZED PROPERTIES TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS. TO QUALIFY A NEW VENDOR AT THIS POINT WOULD REQUIRE COSTLY (EXCESS OF $1 MILLION) AND TIME (1 YEAR APPROX) CONSUMING TESTING THAT IS NOT BUDGETED INTO THE PRODUCT

SCHEDULE.

6. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES. COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING SYSTEM, IF APPLICABLE, & NON-CONPATIBILITY COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURING AND/OR

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS.

THE VENDOR (POTTERS INDUSTRIES) IS SPECIFICALLY CALLED OUT IN THE REFERENCED DRAWINGS AS THE ONLY APPROVED

SOURCE OF SUPPLY .

7. EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN

COMMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

8. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIER TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED. IF THIS IS A FOLLOW-ON ACTION TO A PREVIOUSLY COMPETED ACTION, SO STATE.

After reviewing the requirements and the Office of Management and Budget's July 29, 2009 letter, I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that there are no alternatives available other than the use of a noncompetitive contract to fulfill this requirement and meet the need of the U.S. Military.

MCAAP FORM 715-24, February 2016 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE