MFR - Gas Analyzer.pdf

Control No: (Insert #)

Memorandum for Record

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command (ACC) Rock Island Arsenal

2. Description of Action: Gas Analyzer

Nature: X New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number ____TBD____________________

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:

__TBD______________________

Brand Name Buy: X Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: To procure gas analyzer for the JMTC Lab in support of additive manufacturing. The contractor will start up, program the new analyzers, and test the unit for proper operation. The contractor will supply new technical/maintenance manuals for the new equipment, and present a brief operation and maintenance tutorial for RIA-JMTC personnel. The total estimated value 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:

JMTC currently uses the Name Brand Leco analyzer and is requesting that the same analyzers be purchased. By purchasing the same analyzers, they will utilize the same operating system, and software, Cornerstone to allow immediate use of the analyzers.

Additionally the lab has limited bench space, thus the analyzers must fit in an area comprised of the following foot print, . The analyzers shall include an integrated controller and monitor and be able to into the required footprint.

By purchasing Leco analyzers our operators are already alimented to the current software which saves time due to less training.

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

5.202 (a)(13)(i).

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

7. Market Research: Market Research concludes that multiple distributors for the Leco Brand that can provide this equipment.

8. 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 expecting competition amongst all the vendors.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source 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: 19 July 2021 Title: Contracting Officer