LSJ Brand Name Tandem Parachute System 200731_Redacted.pdf

SOLE or LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION Determination Memorandum for Acquisitions Over $3,500 but not Exceeding the SAT

All solicitations and orders shall be competed unless a justification to limit competition using an exception in FAR Part 8, 13, or 16, as applicable to the acquisition, is approved by the Contracting Officer. When the customer describes an item or service, which limits the availability to one source or a particular brand name, there must be a technical explanation describing why only that specific one will meet the government’s requirement. Statements must be detailed and identify the harm that would come to the government (e.g. lack of capability or safety impact). The customer MUST COMPLETE all questions below, as applicable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND THE INTENDED USE.

2. THE CIRCUMSTANCE THAT REQUIRED LIMITING SOURCES TO A SINGLE MANUFACTURER OR SERVICE PROVIDER. (See FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i) and (b)(1) for exceptions that apply to orders under GSA schedules. See FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for open market purchase exceptions. See FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) for exceptions that apply to orders against multiple award contracts.)

3. THE RATIONALE THAT SUPPORTS THE EXCEPTION NOTED ABOVE. (e.g., compatibility with existing equipment, specific performance criteria, proprietary data, only one capable, urgency, logical follow on, satisfy minimum guarantee, etc.).

4. IF APPLICABLE, WHY IS THE PROCUREMENT SO URGENT THAT TIME WILL NOT TO ALLOW FOR ADVERTISING?

5. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER

This form may be used in lieu of the determination described in FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i), 8.405- 6(b)(2), 13.106-1(b)(1), or 16.505(a)(4).

Customer Approval Levels Ech II ACOS/SA or Deputy Ech III Department Head or Above Ech IV CO, XO, or CMC

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The Navy Parachute Team requires United Parachute Technologies specialized tandem parachute systems to conduct high-profile training and demonstrations in support of Navy Recruiting and NSW outreach objectives. These are new tandem systems to replace current worn out parachutes at the end of their life cycle and to expand the inventory for an increased team size. They are intricate in design and custom for the Navy Parachute Team.

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Only one source reasonably available (brand name)

United Parachute Technologies is the only parachute manufacturer to produce this type of tandem parachute system which is approved on the Navy Parachute Team Authorized Equipment List. The UPT Sigma and Micro Sigma are the only tandem parachute systems that NPT Tandem Instructors have been certified to operate. The U.S. Navy Parachute Team's Tandem Parachute System is designed specifically for use during Tandem Orientation Program operations in support of the NPT recruiting mission. United Parachute Technologies has a network of authorized resellers.

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NSW will continue to monitor the market place for competitive options as well as to remain informed of changes in technology.