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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE or BRAND NAME SPECIFIED

(Simplified Acquisitions <$150K)

The service or material listed on F1D0248163GW01 is brand name and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

Restricted to the following source. Yamaha Fiberglass Sousaphones, brand name only (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.

Manufacturer: CONN – Selmer

Yamaha

Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost and required delivery date.

- Item: (4): Conn Selmer C.G. Conn 40KSPW Sousaphone silver plate in the key of BB-flat.

Required Delivery: 45 days after award

- Item: (6): Conn Selmer 20KSPW Sousaphone Outfit Silver Plate.

- Required Delivery: 45 days after award

- Item: (10): Yamaha YSH-301SWC fiberglass sousaphones; key of BBB, 3 pistons; .728" bore. Required

Delivery: 45 days after award

Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a brand name (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source / brand name can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources / brands:

C.G. Conn Sousaphones are made to industry standards for sousaphones. The machines are made to the highest standards and are extremely durable. The Conn 40KSPW Sousaphone and Conn 20 KSPW Sousaphones are of quality and consistency. These instruments also produce a deep rich sound. This quality is important as the sousaphone creates the tonal center of the 318band during outdoor ceremonies and parades where sound quality is important. The addition of the fourth valve on this instrument improves intonation and provides access to notes. The purchase of this instrument is essential to the high expectations of the mission of the Ceremonial Brass when performing high level ceremonies for the USAF Chief of Staff and President and Vice President of the United

States.

Yamaha Fiberglass Sousaphones are machine made and are able to withstand the daily wear and tear of Ceremonial missions. The Yamaha brand is made to industry standard for machine quality and consistency. These instruments produce a deep rich sound. Quality is important as the sousaphone creates the tonal center of the band during outdoor ceremonies and parades as sound quality is important. The purchase of this instrument is essential to the high expectations of the mission of the Ceremonial Brass.

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_X_ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

____ The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

____ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

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

____ Other information to support a sole source / name brand buy: N/A