Justification for Brand Name At or Below SAT_Redacted.pdf
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- J043 - Bauer Air Compressor Maintenance Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- N0018925Q0263
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This document is a Justification for Brand Name for Simplified Acquisitions, specifically for the BAUER Verticus Breathing Air Compressor System maintenance services for EOD Detachment Dahlgren. The procurement involves critical life-support equipment maintenance for diving and emergency response operations, with a required delivery date of 01 June 2025. The maintenance tasks include replacing various compressor components such as oil and water separators, emergency stop buttons, air purifier cart, filters, and performing comprehensive system inspections.
The justification emphasizes that only Bauer technicians are certified to perform the internal maintenance per the US Navy Dive Manual, with the compressor requiring direct Bauer components to maintain air purity standards and compression functionality. Market research confirmed two Bauer distributors have technicians trained and certified to perform the required services. The maintenance is essential for keeping the compressor system with certification for use in file-support operations involving chemical, biological, and radioactive response scenarios, specifically for use in SCUBA bottles and Scott Airpak SCBA equipment.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| N0018925Q0263 0001.pdf | ||
| N0018925Q0263.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination 2015-4281 REV 33 04252025.pdf |
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Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104
• Replace inlet air filter. (18M-3)
• Change oil and replace oil filter assembly. (24M-1R)
• Replace Bauer air compressor pressure maintaining valve (PMV) and inlet/outlet check valves. (24M-2)
• Clean and inspect suction and discharge valves. (R-1)
• Inspect and clean compressor interstage cooling tubing, crankcase fins, and cooling fan. (R-3)
Required Delivery Date: 01 June 2025
In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.
Describe in detail why only this brand can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other brands.
(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a brand name (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)
The detachment personnel are not qualified to perform internal work on the critical life-support equipment, but the annual maintenance requires entry in order to maintain air purity standards acceptable for use in operations and per the US Navy Dive Manual. Only Bauer Technicians are certified to perform the work per the
Operations and Maintenance manual, which states that the compressor unit must be installed, operated, maintained and repaired only by Bauer authorized, trained and qualified personnel. While performing market research it was discovered that Bauer has two distributors that have technicians that are Bauer trained and certified to perform the required services.
☐ The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.
☐ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.
☒ These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.
The BAUER Verticus Compressor requires direct BAUER components to maintain its air purity standards and compression functionality.
Other information to support a brand name action:
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