Limited Source Justification (BNE)_Redacted.pdf

CUI//SP-SSEL

Control Number: 24-192

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

JUN 2024

Justification Review Document

For Brand Name or Equal FAR Part 13.501 FAR 6.303-2 but modified to reflect FAR subpart 13.5 procedures.

Program/Equipment: Eighth Army (8A), 93 Non-Tactical Vehicles (NTVs) Procurement

Authority: 41 United States Code 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1)(ii), Brand Name or Equal (See Paragraph 3) under the authority of the simplified procedures for certain commercial items.

Amount: / CY 25 LCS

Prepared by: YIM, UNSONG Contract Specialist DSN:

Contracting Officer: MICHAEL L. WEST Contracting Officer DSN:

Technical Rep: SFC JAMAL A. ROBERSON Eighth Army G4 DSN:

Requirement Rep: CPT FLORA J. JORDAN Eighth Army G4 DSN:

Reviews

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support the justification for an exception to fair opportunity.

Legal Counsel:

SCOTT A. LILLIE Date: ____________________ Attorney Advisor 411th Contracting Support Brigade Office of Counsel

Legal Opinion is in PCF file.

Control Number: 24-192

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

JUN 2024

Brand Name or Equal Justification and Approval Under FAR 13.501

1. Contracting Activity: 411th Contracting Support Brigade, Korea, ATTN: CCSB- KOH-HD, Unit #15289, APO AP 96271-5589

2. Description of Action: 8A G4 requests an LCS-funded firm-fixed price contract to purchase 93 Non-Tactical Vehicles. The acquisition is a ROK MND funded LCS contract which limits award to “Korean contractors”, which means a contractor that is licensed and/or registered to do business in the Republic of Korea. This new requirement is to be awarded through open market competition. The resulting award shall be Firm-Fixed Price and will be funded by CY25 LCS fund.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

CLIN Manufacturer Model Name 0001 Hyundai Staria, Diesel Cargo Van, 2.2 engine (11 pax) 0002 Hyundai Sonata, Smart Stream, Gasoline Sedan, 2.0 engine (5 pax) 0003 Kia K5 Prestige, Gasoline Sedan, G2.0 engine (5 pax) 0004 Hyundai Palisade, Gasoline SUV, 3.8 V6 engine (7 pax) 0005 Kia Sorento, Diesel SUV, VGT 2.5 engine (7 pax)

4. Authority Cited: Pursuant to 41 USC 1901, as implemented in FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) and in accordance with Section 888(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328), this justification is required to use brand name or equal descriptions.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The salient characteristics for this requirement are firm and can be found on pages 7 through 11 of Solicitation No. W91QVN25R0007, which is associated with this justification. The government requires that any offered item contain features that meet or exceed the salient characteristics. The recommended manufacturer and model have been confirmed to meet the specified salient characteristics and fulfill the required specifications and characteristics for 8A. This ensures that the recommended product supports the non-tactical vehicle transportation needs and accommodates the requirements of rotational units arriving for diverse operational and training purposes. Other items may be accepted, provided they meet the salient characteristics listed in the aforementioned solicitation. In addition to the brand name/model requested, there is a general description of the items, as well as salient physical characteristics of the brand name item that an "equal" item must meet to be acceptable for award. The salient characteristics are firm requirements, but not overly restrictive, allowing for competition.

These vehicles are life-cycle replacement non-tactical vehicles that have exceeded their operational efficiency and are no longer capable of reliably supporting our mission requirements. The current fleet has reached a critical juncture, where the cost of repairs