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Limited Source Justification FAR Part 13 Acquisitions under the SAT

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FAR PART 13 ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

USING FORMAT PRESCRIBED IN PART 6.303-2

AND

PROCEDURES UNDER PART 13.5

I. AUTHORITY:

1. 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).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum provides rationale by xplaining the absence of competition (see 13.106-1 for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one

3. 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Procurement of FY24 Band Instruments requirements. The CLINs reflect what is currently deficient on 248th Army Band modified table of equipment according to Modified Table of Equipment (MTOE) Document Number 02823KNG10 and the Common Table of Allowances (CTA) 50-909 Table Number 78 for Unit Identification Code (UIC) WQK0AA or are otherwise due for replacement. In accordance with Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet (PAM) 220- 90, paragraph 6-1d(2), under normal use Army musical instruments have a serviceable life of seven to ten years for reserve component units prior to mobilization. All requested items are will ensure mission readiness in providing support for the 248th Army Band as well as enhancing their dual status mission in support of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) and United States Army by directly influencing the mediatic outreach of our organizational goals and objectives through their exemplary performance. Equipment requested are:

- Quantity (6): Powered Speakers with Bluetooth, RCF ART 912-AX 2,100W 12-inch (CTA, 70296N)

- Quantity (3): ATA Wood Transporter Case, Gator G-TOUR SPKR-212

- Quantity (50): Microphone Cable, XLR Male-XLR Female, Pro Co EXM-3 Excellines

- Quantity (50): Microphone Cable, XLR Male-XLR Female, Pro Co EXM-25 Excellines

- Quantity (50): Microphone Cable, XLR Male-XLR Female, Pro Co EXM-100 Excellines

- Quantity (2): BNC Cable, RF Venue RG8X1.5-10

- Quantity (1): BNC Coax Cable, Hosa BNC-58-150 50-ohm RG-58/U

- Quantity (1): Drum Kit System, Earthworks DK7 (Item ID: DK7Kit, CTA, 06021N)

- Quantity (2): Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone for Bass Instruments, Shure BETA 52A

(CTA, 70280N)

- Quantity (8): Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Shure SM81 (CTA, 70279N)

- Quantity (8): Wireless Monitor System Kit, Sennheiser ew IEM G4-Twin-C (A1: 470 to 516

MHz) (CTA, 04032N)

- Quantity (1): Antenna Splitter Kit, Sennheiser EW-D ASA

- Quantity (1): Directional Antenna, Sennheiser ADP UHF (470-1075MHz)

- Quantity (25): Telescoping Euro Boom Mic Stand, On-Stage Stands MS7701TB

- Quantity (25): Drum / Amp Tripod with Boom, On Stage MS7411B

- Quantity (8): Direct Box, Radial Engineering ProD2

- Quantity (8): Passive Instrument Direct Box, Whirlwind IMP 2

- Quantity (15): Vocal Microphone, Shure SM58 (CTA, 70280N)

- Quantity (15): Instrument Microphone, Shure SM57-LC (CTA, 06022N)

- Quantity (8): Handheld and Lavalier Combo Wireless Microphone System, Shure

QLXD124/85 (CTA, 70282N)

- Quantity (8): Instrument Microphone, Shure WB98H/C BETA 98 (CTA, 06022N)

- Quantity (1): Antenna Combiners, Shure PA821B (470 to 865 MHz) (CTA, 04012N)

- Quantity (1): Helical Antenna, Shure HA-4540 Tour Series (TS)

- Quantity (2): Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone, AKG C414 XLS (CTA, 70279N)

- Quantity (2): Standard Audio Road Rack Case W/ Casters, Gator G-TOUR 16U CAST

- Quantity (1): Storage flight Case 16U with 6 Drawers, Pipo Custom

- Quantity (2): Truck Pack Trunk Case with Dividers, Gator G-TOURTRK303012

- Quantity (4): Power Conditioner, Furman Merit Series M-8Dx 9-Outlet (CTA, 70278N)

- Quantity (6): Powered Stage Monitor Loudspeaker, RCF ST 12-SMA II 12" 2-Way 1200W

(CTA, 70296N)

- Quantity (6): Protection cover, RCF AC-COVER-ST12SMA

- Quantity (2): Deluxe Flight Case, ProX X-6UE

- Quantity (2): Microphone Stand Case, ProX XS-MIC25STN

- Quantity (3): Stage Snake, Pro Co SMA1604FBX-50 SMA Series 16x4 with XLR Returns -

50' (CTA, 70294N)

- Quantity (4): Multitrack Analog Studio Harness Cable, Pro Co Sound MT8XFXM-20

- Quantity (2): Rackmount Drawer, Ansmann Rackmount Drawer with 5 Comfort Smart and 1

Comfort Mini Battery Charger

- Quantity (2): Miniature Cardioid Drum Microphone, Shure BETA 98AMP (CTA, 70280N)

- Quantity (1): Vocal and Instrument Mic Pack with Case, sE Electronics V7 Vocal and V7X

Instrument Mic (CTA, 70280N)

- Quantity (8): Powered Line Array Loudspeaker, JBL SRX906LA 880W (CTA, 70295N)

- Quantity (4): 18-inch Powered Subwoofer, JBL SRX918S 2,500-watt (CTA, 70297N)

- Quantity (2): Base Plate for JBL Speakers, JBL SRX906LA

- Quantity (2): Microphone Cable, Pro Co EXM-50 Excellines

- Quantity (4): Microphone Cable, Pro Co EXM-3 Excellines XLR Female to XLR Male

Patch Cable

- Quantity (6): Microphone Cable, Pro Co EXM-1.5 Excellines XLR Female to XLR Male

Patch Cable

- Quantity (2): Flight Case, JBL SRX906LA Case

- Quantity (4): Soft Cover, JBL Single SRX918S

- Quantity (2): Universal Accessory Caster Kit, JBL

- Quantity (1): Live Mixer, Waves eMotion LV1 64 Stereo Channels

- Quantity (1): Axis Scope, Waves Custom Computer Built

- Quantity (1): Extreme-C Sound-Grid Server, Waves X10

- Quantity (1): DSPRO, Waves StageGrid 4000

- Quantity (1): 10-port Gigabit Ethernet switch, NETGEAR GS110TP v3

- Quantity (1): FIT Controller, Waves eMotion LV1 live mixer

- Quantity (1): 22" Touch Screen Desktop Monitor, Planar Helium PCT2235

- Quantity (1): DSPRO, Waves StageGrid 1000

- Quantity (1): Rack Shelf for Half-Rack SoundGrid Servers, Waves

- Quantity (1): Wood Rack for Pre-Amp-Stage Racks, Pelican 1635

- Quantity (1): Lyte-Fly Housing Rack, Pelican 1635

- Quantity (1): FIT Controller Mount, Waves

- Quantity (1): Input-Output Back Panel, Waves LV1

- Quantity (1): Battery BackUp, APC Backup Pro-BN1500M2

- Quantity (1): Audio Plugins, WAVES Horizon Bundle

- Quantity (1): Calibration Plugin, Waves-TRACT System

- Quantity (1): Audio Plugins Package, WAVEM

- Quantity (2): Piccolo, Wm. S. Haynes Co. Amadeus AP-86W Grenadilla Wood (MTOE, N89749)

- Quantity (2): Flute, Wm. S. Haynes Q-Series Q2 OEC#B 14K Wall (MTOE, H81532)

- Quantity (1): Clarinet Bell, Backun MoBa - Grenadilla Wood (MTOE, E28726)

- Quantity (1): Clarinet Barrel, Backun MoBa - Grenadilla Wood 65mm (MTOE, E28726)

- Quantity (2): Trombone, King 3B Legend Series (MTOE, X34144)

- Quantity (2): Tuba, Eastman EBC836 Professional Series 5-Valve 6/4 CC (MTOE, B41801)

- Quantity (2): Fiberglass Sousaphone, Jupiter JSP1010S Intermediate BBb (MTOE, T96991)

- Quantity (1): Drum Set, Pearl Session Studio Ice Blue Oyster (#414) (CTA, 04018N)

- Quantity (1): Classic Protector Tom Drum Case, Gator GP-PC1007

- Quantity (1): Classic Tom Molded Case, Gator GP-PC1208

- Quantity (1): Classic Series Bass Drum Case, Gator GP-PC2014BD

- Quantity (1): Tom Case, Gator GP-PC1414

- Quantity (1): Classic Tom Molded Case, Gator GP-PC1616

- Quantity (2): Drum Hardware Case, Gator GP-PC300

- Quantity (1): Drum Throne, Pearl D1500S Roadster

- Quantity (1): Drum Hardware Package, Pearl HWP-930

- Quantity (1): Keyboard Stand with Second Tier, On-Stage KS7292

- Quantity (1): Keytar Synthesizer, Roland AX-Edge 49-key

- Quantity (1): Keyboard Bag for AX-Edge, Roland CB-BAX Black Series

- Quantity (1): Soprano Saxophone, Yanagisawa SWO20 Elite Professional (MTOE, S40525)

- Quantity (1): Soprano Sax Mouthpiece - C*, Selmer Paris S401C1 S80 Series

- Quantity (1): Soprano Sax Mouthpiece - 6M, Meyer TMR-6MM Hard Rubber

- Quantity (1): Keyboard, Nord Stage 4 HA73 73-key (MTOE, N88960)

- Quantity (1): Keyboard Soft Case, Nord GBP73

- Quantity (1): Keyboard Dust Cover, On-Stage KDA7088 88-key

- Quantity (1): Sustain Pedal, Nord NSP Piano-style

- Quantity (1): Keyboard Case, Gator GTSA-KEY76D TSA Series

- Quantity (1): Sampling Pad, Roland SPD-SX Pro

- Quantity (1): Gig Bag for Sampling Pad, Roland CB-BSPD-SX

- Quantity (1): Sampling Pad Stand, Roland PDS-20 Stand for TD/HPD/SPD

- Quantity (100): Long Wrist Sure Grip Band Gloves, Stanbury

- Quantity (1): Drum Major Mace, Stanbury Custom Made

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

COMPETITION IS BASED ON: BRAND NAME SPECIFICATIONS

The 248th Army Band is requesting specific brands, makes and models of musical instruments and components to replace property book equipment that is no longer operational and beyond the documented life cycle. Cases, components, and peripherals selected are to ensure compatibility with existing inventories and replaced items. It is imperative these instruments be replaced by the same brand, make and model to meet consistent mission training expectations and outcomes.

In accordance with DA PAM 220-90 paragraph 6- -quality musical instruments are required for use in Army Music Performance Units (MPUs). Contracting offices will procure musical instruments and related supplies and accessories based on the recommendation of the MPU Commander, Army Music Officer, Warrant Officer Band Master, or the MPU Senior Sergeant (see AR 220-

The 248th Army Band Warrant Officer Band Master recommends, based on professional knowledge and expertise, the specified brand name professional-quality-musical instruments.

Although lesser quality instruments are somewhat playable and may perform the basic functions attributed to musical instruments, these lesser models or other brands are of an untested quality and in some cases, basic student /entry level instruments. These instruments are usually made from lower quality materials, have larger tolerances between movable parts, and commonly require maintenance prior to performance.

Like of instruments of lesser professional quality instruments or varying brands will not meet the performance requirements due to different manufacturing processes, quality of materials and industry performance track record over time. Army Music Performance Units require instruments of professional quality to withstand the rigors associated with the performance of Army Bands. Failure to procure instruments of specified brand and quality may incur an additional risk to the Government in terms of increased replacement rate due to lower life cycle duration and endurance, and deviations could result in additional budgetary costs due to a higher replacement rate.

As previously stated, due to the specific nature of Army Music Performance Units and concurrent with professional performing civilian enterprises, if one musician cannot perform his or her job as a result of being provided a lesser quality equipment, then the mission capabilities of the whole ensemble will be limited, and the quality of the musical support will suffer.