J and A Brand Name Mystery Ranch ATM CWF Pack 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: Mystery Ranch ATM CWF Pack

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 mystery ranch ATM CWF pack is developed specifically designed for pulling sleds and has been extensively tested in the arctic. The pull-frame’s waist band has pull loops on both sides and built to pull large loads without creating stress points on the body. The yoke has a quick release buckle for quick removal. The pack itself has 3 rows of buckle closures, spindrift collared pockets and PALS webbing or attaching the 3 included zipper pockets in various configurations. The interior features compression straps, a large drop pocket with compression for a radio, two side drop pockets for hydration bottles or bladders, and a zippered port for antenna. The pack includes two lids, a removable flap lid with zipper pocket and removable day pack with zippered pocket that converts to an E&E bag. It also includes four straps for lashing extra heavy loads.

2. This is the pack currently being used by SOF for extreme cold weather operations and is not available through a different vendor

3. This pack was designed by SOF personnel and evaluated by USASOC as being the only pack designed specifically for military use in extreme cold while pulling a sled.

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.

X

Technical/Requirements Signature

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

X

Contracting Officer Signature