Brand_Name_Justification_Letter.pdf

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

B. x_ BRAND NAME

Item required must be a brand name, product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

The current software trial license with MasterCAM is set to expire. MasterCAM is a brand name software with CNC Software. The software facilitates and automates machining and 3 D Printing processes for the 3 D Mills that are currently located in different areas of Maintenance Battalion. Utilization of other brands will be at an additional cost to the government and require additional training. Upon receipt of the 3D equipment installation and training were provided approximately costing the Government $3,000. Utilization of other 3D software will require additional training. Continuing the licensing of the existing software saves the Government costs already incurred for the training. CNC Software has authorized-resellers that are local.

C. _URGENT AND COMPELLING. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

V. 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.

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