Brand_Name_Justification.pdf

Small Purchase Brand Name Mandatory Justification

1. Identify the required supplies or services by keyword nomenclature and model or stock number, and quantity. Identify the proposed source.

Item P/N NSN Vendor CAGE Qty Price/EA Jackscrew, inbd 8518-5A 1680-01-471-6273 LMCO 00268 6 $7,725.00 Jackscrew, Outbd 8518-6A 1680-01-471-6274 LMCO 00268 6 $7,725.00

2. What unique capabilities does the proposed contractor/manufacturer possess which make it the only one capable of satisfying this minimum requirement?

These parts brings commonality to the fleet C-130 configuration for form fit and functionality.

3. Which of these capabilities are mandatory?

All of capabilities are required.

4. Was a market search or other informal survey conducted? Describe your search or survey?

The autopilot system for the C-130T with AOU is being adapted from the C-130J autopilot system.

5. What material evidence exists that the Government would be injured if the noncompetitive procurement is not made? Provide the date by which the supplies or services must be delivered.

How was this date determined?

The current unit has been qualified in the aircraft. Competition could result in a different item being selected and requiring the full qualification process further delaying the program. It would also conflict with configuration management at the platform level. Units are being procured as interim spare assets.

6. What steps are being taken to foster competition in subsequent purchases for similar requirements?

If none, why not?

This configuration has already been qualified for use.

ORIGINATOR'S CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations which are included here and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Expired certificate

X Joseph Krowitz

C-130T AOU DAPML

Signed by: KROWITZ.JOSEPH.JOHN.1037787791

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S APPROVAL

Based on the justification provided above, I approve this sole source purchase in accordance with

NAVSUPINST 4200.85D

SIGNATURE DATE