LOJ brand name or equal.pdf

1. Organization/Contracting Office

2. Description of Action Being Taken:

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3. Description of Product, Supplies or Services:

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4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition (Requesting activity completes with the assistance of the Contracting Specialist)

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USPFO For Texas Purchasing and Contracting Office

PR Number:

Requesting Activity:

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Limited Sources Justification and Approval

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5. Identification of the Justification Rationale:

6. Best Value Determination:

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7. Market Research Conducted If needed, continue on a separate piece of paper

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8. Statement of actions, if any, to remove barriers to competition in the future.

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9. Any other facts supporting justification:

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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION/ REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: “I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

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Title: Signature:

PROGRAM MANAGER REVIEW: “The requirement herein described is a valid requirement of the activity named in paragraph 3 of this J&A. The technical and requirements information contained in the J&A represent the minimum needs of the government. The only way to satisfy this requirement is by limiting competition as described herein.”

Name: Date:

Title: Signature:

CONTRACTING SPECIALIST: “I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.” Recommend: Approval Disapproval

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Title: Signature:

APPROVAL

CONTRACTING OFFICER: Based on the forgoing justification, I hereby Approve Disapprove the brand name justification for the requirement listed in paragraph 3 above for limited sources.

Name: Date:

Title:

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Brand name items were selected based on their compatibility with the current live sound support system. If items other than those specified are purchased, they will not be compatible with the current system.

If needed continue on a separate piece of paper_2: LIVE SOUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, TO INCLUDE MICROPHONES, MIXING BOARDS, AND SPEAKERS, AND THEIR COMPONANTS, TO PROVIDE LIVE MUSICAL SUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND THE TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT.

SEE ATTACHED DA 3953s FOR FULL LIST:

The Brand names are as followed: Allen & Heath; QSC Audio Products; SHURE; AUDIX; Pro Co Sound; Jumperz Audio; ON-STAGE; Gator; BEHRINGER; ProX Cases

Brand name items were selected based on their compatibility with the current live sound support system. If items other than those specified are purchased, they will not be compatible with the current system.