J-A ARMAG STORAGE MAGAZINE.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY 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 LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S 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. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as “This company has made its mark,” “This company is recognized as industry’s best,” and “This company is the leader in…” is unacceptable.

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ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A “JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.” PLEASE CITE THE AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF JUSTIFICATION. Training Center Yorktown (TCY); 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C.

3304(a)(1); Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT); 6.302:, circumstances permitting other than full and open competition; 6.302-1: only one responsible source will satisfy government requirements, justification for and approval for brand-name.

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

Training Center Yorktown (TCY) is requesting ARMAG Type 2 Ammo Explosive storage magazines. TCY is responsible for the stock pile and safe keep of quantities of 1.3 and 1.4 munitions for training of Firearms Instructors, Gunners mates “A” School. As well as Pyrotechnics for our Boat Forces Complex schools (BM”A” and “C”). Current Magazines are ending service life (over 30 years old) and painted with lead based paints.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

ARMAG certifies TYPE 2 Ammo Explosive storage magazines meets and exceeds ATF specs 27 CRF 555.208 and US Military spec, including DOD 5100.76M, AR 190-11 and OPNAVINST 5530.13C also military magazines are manufactured to spec NSWC-3046-93-1.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

Market research and extensive internet research revealed that ARMAG Type 2 Ammo Explosive storage magazines is manufacture by ARMAG and are required to support the daily operations at the TCY Armory and to replace the current Ammo Explosive storage at the command.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

ARMAG is a U.S. Federal Contractor Verified Vendor and the main company that supplies munitions magazines to the US Coast Guard.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

As stated above, ARMAG is the main company that supplies munitions magazines for the US Coast Guard.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

The required items are commercial and can be provided by an ARMAG authorized dealer. They do not have to be provided by ARMAG directly. Therefore, competition can still be obtained as long as the specific brand and products are purchased.

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August 2020