J and A Brand Name Brynje Thermos 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: Brynje Merino wool thermo longs base layer tops and bottoms

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 Brynje wool thermos mesh is an 80% merino wool and 20% polyester yarn that provides excellent warmth even when damp with superior odor attenuation. The open weave design provides 4-6 times the insulation value of any solid knit by weight. The mesh design allows moisture to be transported away from the skin allowing the user to stay dry during periods of high activity.

2. The knees of the bottoms are reinforced for durability and the shoulders of the top have inlay for comfort and durability when carrying a pack.

3. This product is currently being used by 19th SFG (A) and is currently being used by other SOF units as a base layer when conducting long duration high output activities.

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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