J and A Brand Name Anses Skis KO SIGNED.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Purchase Request/Requisition # 11650696 / W81A9P11380001

Organization/Line Office: Utah Army National Guard HHC 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

Description of Action being approved: New contract, firm fixed price

Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the Agency’s needs: Anses Ingstad BC skis

Statutory Authority permitting other than full and open competition: This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c)

Identification of the Justification Rationale:

1. The Asnes Ingstad BC ski is a ski designed for long expedition movements in varying terrain from deep snow to hard pack snow. They are light weight and have a steel edge for durability, moderate wax pockets and a tapered tip. Skin inserts for easily attaching skins for climbing, flat and rough terrain and they are compatible with the NNN BC binding and ALFA boot.

2. These skis are currently being used by multiple SOF units for extreme cold weather operations and are designed to carry heavy loads in conjunction with the requested boots and bindings. They are the skis recommended by 1st Special Forces Command and are used at the 10th SFG (A) Arctic Locker.

3. These are the ideal ski for extreme cold and long distance movement. These skis have an excellent history of durability and reliability and are used by most polar explorers today. John Huston, the famous North Pole explorer, trained the 19th SFG (A) in Arctic survival and recommended this ski.

4. Through their history and experience, Asnes has designed the best ski on the market for arctic operations. No other ski will work at the same level, and all others could create mission failure.

Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: Award issued under this individual limited sources justification represents a fair and reasonable price as the agreed to pricing will be based upon competitive quotes received from authorized retailers of the brand in a competitive environment. Price analysis will be performed on all quotes received. Therefore, the price paid will represent the best value and result in the lowest overall cost to meet the needs of the Utah National Guard. Price will be determined fair and reasonable based on adequate competition among multiple small business vendors’ pricing.

Actions to Increase Competition: This Brand-Name requirement will be competed among multiple small business vendors in the marketplace who can supply this item, thus ensuring increased competition.

Market Research conducted: Reviewed publicly available information in the marketplace and on various websites. Conducted additional market research from researching prior year contracts awarded from our agency and other government agencies.

Technical Cognizance: As the technical or requirement personnel, I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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