JA Gas Mask Signed.pdf

N64709-20-0028

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity

Department of the Navy Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic (SWFLANT) located at 1150 USS Los

Angeles Road, Kings Bay, GA 31547-2634

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved

The acquisition of the supplies/services particular to one manufacturer or company because only one source is reasonable available under a Sole Source Justification.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs

M50 Gas Mask System

IGE $71,731.50

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Brand Name Justification

This action is being executed in accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) as only one source is reasonably available.

5. Rationale Supporting Use of the Authority

The M50 Gas Masks is standard issued equipment for the U.S. Military. These masks are specially cited in OPNAVIST 5100.23H has been approved in response to Nuclear Accidents when used according to DoD 3150.8M of 22 February 2005. Changing to another gas mask would require an approval and testing process which will would require additional funding. Avon Protection Systems, Inc M50 Gas Masks have been approved by the US Military.

6. Description of Market Research Conducted

Surveyed FAR part 8 mandatory sources and GSA Advantage and the M50 Gas Masks are not available. Also, emailed an Ability One vendor and they stated the M50 Gas Masks are not listed under their program.

7. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Potential Sources as Practicable

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY, ATLANTIC

1150 USS LOS ANGELES ROAD

KINGS BAY, GEORGIA 31547-2634

IN REPLY REFER TO:

15,699 REFER

TO:

SP9577

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An Intent to Award and a limited source justification will be posted in beta.sam.gov for review by vendors for fifteen (15) days.

8. Fair and Reasonable Determination

All quotations or offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a) and award will not be made unless the Contracting Officer can find the price fair and reasonable.

9. Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition

NONE

10. List of Sources that Expressed an Interest in the Acquisition

NONE

11. Actions to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competition

If a similar requirement arises, every effort will be made to compete it to the maximum extent practicable;

however, based upon the aforementioned facts and details, the Government does not foresee a feasible alternative to the selected manufacturer or source.

CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

Signature

CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL [up to $700k]

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

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve.

Signature

[If value is over $700k, follow approval authorities IAW FAR 13.501(a) (2)]

Nelson, Quentin SWFLANT Emergency Manager, 912-573-1372