J and A Brand Name Point 6 Merion Wool Base Layers 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: Point 6 merino wool 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. This sock is required, because it is the best quality wool sock on the market that is made specifically for the Arctic environment. The soldiers using this sock will have the confidence that it will not fail them.

Socks cannot fail in the arctic environment. Mission failure, frostbite or even death can occur if the soldiers conducting Arctic training have poor quality socks.

2. The Point 6 merino is constructed using extra fine 18.5 micron compact-spun wool for extra durability and comfort and is 100% merino wool, The material is naturally moisture wicking and odor fighting. The temperature regulating and moisture controlling properties allow for temperature regulation in all temperature conditions.

3. This product has been evaluated by and currently in use by 19th SFG (A) group personnel who are familiar with the sizing fit and performance. It is also preferred brand of merino 100% merino wool currently being used by the SOF community.

4. This 100 % merino wool has been tested and evaluated in extreme cold and has been specifically used with the other clothing requested to keep soldiers warm in extreme cold weather. These socks are also guaranteed for life.

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.

Technical/Requirements Signature Date

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

Contracting Officer Signature Date

Date4_af_date: 8/25/21