J AND A Brand Name or Equal.pdf

V1.0, 13 June 2019

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR USE OF BRAND NAME OR EQUAL DESCRIPTIONS, OR PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS

AND STANDARDS, IN SOLICITATIONS

1. Contracting Activity.

Regional Contracting Office (RCO), Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC), Marine Corp Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, CA

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

Inclusion of a Brand Name or equal description for Parts listed in PR M350022156755 for G6 Telecommunications System division, TECOM.

3. Description of the Supplies/Services.

Part Number Product Description Quantity Estimated Value

PF-8000626 ARMADILLO STAINLESS 6.5" X

28" W/ DRILLABLE END PLATES

& BONDING

4 2,331.48

USM-SCXXS012D003MS9 3M 12 FIBER SM PIGTAIL W/ SC

UPC

30 1,369.00

PF-80061055 COYOTE DOME 9.5" X 28"

LOOSE TUBE

4 2,392.40

PRY-F-EDH1A1J-12-HB-024-E3 24 FIBER SM GEL-FREE LOOSE

TUBE SINGLE ARMOR SINGLE

JACKET

10,000 ft 6,500.00

CIR-4006-110 6 PAIR, 110 IN/OUT SMALL

NEMA 4X OUTDOOR

ENCLOSURE

5 1,861.75

ERICO-CP58 GROUND ROD CLAMP 5/8" 20 74.00

OCC-RTC2U-6APB FIBER ENCLOSURE RACK

MOUNT 6 ADAPTER PLATES

6 1,363.80

FREIGHT 1 1 2,525.75

GMP-70609 plus Freight SIDEWINDER FIBER PULLING

TRAILER W/ REMOTE START

W/ LUNETTE RING (32672) &

POLE BLADE CONNECTOR

(26678)

1 48,169.00

Estimated Dollar Value

FY22 FYXX FYXX FYXX FYXX Estimated Total

Operation and

Maintenance

66,587. 68

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

N/A. Full and Open Competition will be utilized. This document meets the regulatory requirement at INSERT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REFERENCES: [DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2)] OR [DFARS

206.302-1(S-70)] OR [DFARS 213.501(a)(ii)] to execute the justification and approval addressed at

INSERT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REFERENCES: [FAR 6.303] OR [FAR 13.501(a)] in order to use INSERT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: [brand name or equal descriptions] OR [proprietary specifications and standards]. IF USING FAR SUBPART 13.5, INSERT: [FAR Subpart 13.5 procedures are being utilized for this acquisition in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 or the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1903.]

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

Brand Name or Equal products will meet the needs of the listed products in essentially the same manner as those referenced. Brand name or equal purchase descriptions should set forth those salient physical, functional, or other characteristics of the referenced products which are essential to the needs of the

Government.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offers as Practicable.

Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10, and revealed that there are multiple vendors in the commercial market capable of providing the required supplies. Three vendors expressed an interest in the requirement. No vendors expressed any concern with the use of brand name or equal descriptions.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, the activity has no plans at this time to eliminate the use of brand name or equal descriptions from future solicitations for the types of supplies/services covered by this document; however, this will be reassessed during follow-on acquisition planning.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this

Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

_____________________ __________________ 760-830-7783 __________

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

Requirements Cognizance:

_____________________ __________________ 760-830-7783 __________

NOTE: This page includes certification that the acquisition planning documents are complete and accurate. If a single individual has cognizance over both technical and requirements information included in the J&A, use of only one signature line is encouraged and "Technical Cognizance:" and

Requirements Cognizance:" above the signature lines may also be deleted.

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined that this Justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

COMPETITION ADVOCATE APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve as Competition Advocate, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using brand name or equal descriptions or proprietary specifications and standards.

ADC, I&L (CONTRACTS) APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve as ADC, I&L (Contracts), the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using brand name or equal descriptions or proprietary specifications and standards.

SENIOR PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Senior Procurement Executive of the

Navy, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using brand name or equal descriptions or proprietary specifications and standards.

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