Brand_Name_-_Morning_Pride.pdf

Brand Name Justification for Simplified Acquisitions Page | 1

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER

BRIDGEPORT, CA 93517

P&C

28 Feb 13

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

1. The structural fire protective equipment (bunker gear) listed on solicitation M33610-13-T-0002 is available from only one manufacturer and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following manufacturer:

Manufacturer: Honeywell First Responder Products

Manufacturer Phone Number: 800-688-6148

Manufacturer Address: 1 Innovation Ct, Dayton, OH 45414

3. Description of the bunker gear required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

CLIN 0001: Morning Pride® TAILS™ system coat (LTO-42Z3). Quantity: 14

CLIN 0002: Morning Pride® TAILS™ system pants (LTO-42Z3). Quantity: 14

CLIN 0003: Ergodyne Arsenal® 5080L SCBA Mask Bag. Quantity: 19

Estimated Cost: $35,500.00

4. Specific characteristics of the bunker gear that limit the availability to a Brand Name item.

The Morning Pride® TAILS™ system has the following characteristics which are essential to the safety and successful performance of the

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) Fire Department personnel:

Outer Shell: PBI Matrix

Thermal Layer: Quantum 3D 2-Layer

Moisture Barriers: Crosstech Type 2C

Articulating Rapid Rescue Strap

Three-piece Pattern throughout all layers

Dead Air Panel Technology

Thermally Enhanced Knee Technology

Integrated Escape Harness

NFPA Class II Harness

5. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed.

The MCMWTC Fire Department has relied on Morning Pride bunker gear to perform structural fire operations for the past several years.

The requested gear is going to replace unserviceable gear that poses a threat to the safety of the Fire Department personnel.

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A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a Brand Name purchase:

MCMWTC Fire Department personnel need to feel confident about the gear they’re using when fighting structural fires. Other manufacturer’s gear has been proved to be inefficient under the circumstances under which MCMWTC Fire Department personnel operate.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this Brand Name Justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

_________________________________ ____28 Feb 2013___

Contracting Officer’s Signature Date

_____SSgt Pena, Ariel____________

Contracting Officer’s Printed Name