MFR - Omnirest Steadyrest - redacted.pdf

MFR

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Anny Contracting Command - Rock Island, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island IL 61299-8000.

2. Description of Action:

Nature: 0 New Requirement D Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: 0 Purchase Order Number TBD ----------□ Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number ________ _ D Order/BP A# ___ against FSS Contract Number ________ _ D Order# ___ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or# ______ _ D Order # ___ against a single award JDC Contract # _________ _ D Modification# ___ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order# ________ _

Pricing: 0 Fixed Price D Time & Materials/Labor Hours D Cost Reimbursable

Funds: □Operations & Maintenance, Army Other Funds: _A_w_c_F ___ _ FY: 2024 ----

Name of Proposed Contractor(s): _T_B_o ________________________ _

Brand Name Buy 0Yes

3. Description of Services or Supplies: In layman's terms, briefly describe the services or supplies to be provided, including make & model number where appropriate. Include quantities of supplies or period of performance for services. Provide information for any options included. Include the total estimated value of the proposed action (Do not use abbreviations):

This action will result in a firm fixed price type contract for the procurement of Brand Name Omnirest, Quantity o9ach, in support of production at the Rock Island Arsena.1- Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center (RIA-JMTC). This contract will not include any option years. The total estimated dollar value for this action is■■■■■■■■-■'4,rmy Working Capital Funds (AWCF) will be used.

4. Authority: Mark the applicable exception, choose only one

0 FAR 13.106- l(b)(l): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

D FAR 8.405-6(a)(l)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(l)Brand Name 0 FAR 8.405-6(a)(l)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable 0 FAR 8.405-6(a)(l)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

0 FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) and 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name 0 FAR 16.505(b )(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable D FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

D FAR 8.405-6(a)(l)(i)(A) Urgency

0 FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency

a. Explain why the intended contractor is the only reasonable source who can provide the required supplies or services. Discuss the unique capabilities, expertise, etc. that support the lack of competition.

b. For a brand name restriction - brand name specifications shall not be used unless the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements. Explain why the brand specified is the only brand that will meet the Government's needs.

c. Describe the detrimental effects/serious injury to the mission of the requiring activity or to the government, financial or otherwise, that will result if this justification is not approved and the product or service cannot be provided by the intended sole source contractor.

A brand name justification is provided for the procurement of brand name Omnirest, quantity ofl ach, in support of production at RIA-JMTC. Only this brand will meet the Government's needs due to the following constraints:

- The Omnirest SteadyRest is factory standardized and JMTC would like to maintain that standardization throughout the factory.

- This requirement is for replacement of used units and the need for more was discovered due to workload to produce on- time delivery.

- JMTC currently has replacement parts of the Omnirest SteadyRest, part number SLZ-08105, in the event maintenance is required due to a breakdown from use.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of 5.101 and 5.203 D do not apply due to the$ threshold, 0 apply and will be followed, or D do not apply due to an exception at 5.202 ________ . Fill in exception.

Requirement to post justification IA W 8.405-6(b)(3), 13.lOS(c), or 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

7. Market Research: Describe the extent of the market research conducted to identify all qualified sources and the results thereof. Provide month/date market research conducted to ensure it was within the last 12 months. If the requirement is a brand name specification, market research must support that other companies' similar products, or products lacking the particular feature specified, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency's needs.

Market Research was conducted by Govemment's needs.

in April 2024 and currently no other brand name will meet the

8. Approval: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon ( describe technique to be used, e.g. price analysis, cost analysis, etc).

The basis for the detennination is in acoordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(vi) and 13.106-3(a)(2)(vii). The basis for award will be comparison of the proposed price with the comparison to an independent Government estimate and any other reasonable basis.

Based on the foregoing, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

MENDOZA.CATHY.K.

1230390203 Signature Contracting Officer

Digitally signed by

MENDOZA.CATHY.K.1230390203

Dat.e: 2024.05.20 19:32:35 -05'00'