MFR - Cutting Oil.pdf

Control No: (Insert #)

Version February 2017

Memorandum for Record Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command Rock Island

2. Description of Action: Cutting Oil, Vegetable Based, Vascomill22

Nature: X New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: X Purchase Order Number _____________________________

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _______________ Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #_____ _________ Order #___________ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or #______________

Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: X Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) X Other Funds: AWCF__

FY: ________

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Previous Procurement Interested Contractors:

Brand Name Buy: X Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) has a requirement for a quantity of Cutting, Oil, Vegetable Based, Vascomill 22, and Manufactured by Blaser Swisslube, Inc. The total procurement estimated amount is

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable X FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

a. The customer, JMTC-RIA, has indicated the need for the Blaser Swisslube brand oil for the following reasons:

1. The manufactures of Swiss machines recommend the Blaser Swisslube oils for the best performance.

2. JMTC-RIA has been utilizing Blaser Vascomill22 oil since the purchase of its machines in 2008 with positive results.

3. Vascomill 22 is a vegetable ester-based cutting oil that is unique in that its medium weight viscosity is paired with a high flashpoint compared to mineral oils of the same viscosity. This is a very high flash point of 392 degrees Fahrenheit, for the corresponding viscosity results in less smoke and reduces the risk of fire.

4. Vascomill is made from natural renewable materials, making this product a renewable raw material, and more environmentally friendly.

5. Because of the viscosity weight of 22, JTMC-RIA can run it in all of its Swiss machines, large and small, providing versatility as well as being universally applicable in virtually all materials.

6. This product provides superior cutting performance and lubrication properties in metal removal operation at higher cutting speeds compared to mineral oils.

7. Vascomill 22 is less susceptible to being thick or thing when the oil temperature changes resulting in tighter part tolerances.

8. Vascomill 22 gives a significantly stronger lubricating film and exceptional cutting performance and finishes without chlorine.

9. High productivity with this universal oil: cycle times, tool life, less scrap. Allows increased cutting speeds and feed rates to be used.

10. Vascomill -RIA product application in steel alloys, stainless steel, titanium, titanium alloys, super alloys, aluminum, aluminum alloys, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, and tungsten carbide.

11. Many high quality secondary ingredients that are typically not in other oils are built into Vascomill 22. These ingredients include corrosion inhibitors, anti-oxidants, anti-mist, anti-foam, stabilizers, and odorants/perfumes.

12. Vascomill 22 mists less from high pressure machining because the mist droplets agglomerate quicker to form large droplets, and return to the sump. This also results in better air quality and less oil consumption.

13. The mist, vapor and smoke formation is minimal in high pressure or high heat conditions.

14. Vascomill 22 is free of aromatics (no carcinogens) that are potentially cancer causing.

15. Good machine compatibility with cleaner machines, and seal/paint compatible.

16. Being vegetable based it allows for better skin compatibility with a very low

MSDS health rating of 1-1-0 compared to solvent refined recycled mineral oils with large amounts of additives.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, X apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at 5.202.

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: Brand name justification was provided by

The Contract Specialist searched and found that Blaser Swisslube sells Vascomill 22 through authorized resellers. The last couple contract were Brand name, W9098S19P0059 and W9098S20P0019.

8. Other Facts: N/A

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon adequate competition. The last procurement for this brand name item was competed and received to the opportunity on

BETA.SAM.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name: Cathy Mendoza Date: 1 Sept 2021 Title: Contracting Officer