Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Redacted.pdf

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition � FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

V 1.3 (28 June 2018)

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION FOR A FAR PART 13 ACQUISITION UNDER THE

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

BACKGROUND:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

This is a Brand Name justification, and it applies to the following items:

Brand Na me Burkart Buffet Buffet Buffet Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha Conn Yamaha King Shires Shires Zildjian Fender Fender

Item Piccolo Flute Clarinet Clarinet Bass Clarinet Alto Saxophone Bb Trumpet Bb Cornet Flugelhorn French Horn Euphonium Trombone Trombone Bass Trombone Cymbals Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Electric Guitar Fender

Model/Par Nut mber 15501

BC1131G-5-0

BC1150L-2-0

BC1193G-2-0

YAS-875EXII

YTR-8345IIGS

YCR-8335IIS

YFH-8310Z

8D

YEP-642SII

2B

TBQ30YR

TBBSCA

A0477 0199032781 0118010712 0118022781

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. __ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. ___ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS: N/A

2. ___ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: N/A

3. ___ OTHER REASONS: N/A

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition � FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

V 1.3 (28 June 2018)

_X_ BRAND NAME: A �brand name or equal� description cannot be used because an instrument�s sound quality, which is essential in a band�s performance, cannot be evaluated using a list of salient characteristics or a product description. The MARFORPAC and other field bands have already determined that the instruments from the brand names listed are the best available option in terms of durability, reliability, and quality. Additionally, even the slightest change in an instrument design can decrease a Marine�s proficiency because muscle memory is a key element during the band�s performance. Purchasing instruments other than the ones listed above can also result in additional costs if the existing tools and spare parts are not compatible with another manufacturer�s instrument design. The band�s instrument repair facility is currently tooled/supplied for the instruments from the brand names listed above. For these reasons, consideration of instruments manufactured by other companies must be precluded

___URGENT AND COMPELLING: N/A

IV. CERTIFICATIONS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

____________________ SSgt Esteban Aguirre/8082577440 20220428 Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date

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

____________________ Sgt Lucas Elliott/8082570092 20220428 Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date