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General Services Administration (FAS)

Southwest Supply Center, Special Order Program

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

QSDLAD-W2-10-1033-SQ

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

This action is to request approval for a sole source, government wide, Standing Quote Agreement (SQA) for National Stock Numbers (NSN) 9905-00-532-2497 IDENTIFICATION PLATE, IAW the Office of Management and Budget memo dated April 17, 2006 for Publication of Brand Name Justifications. The solicitation is to be posted on FedBizOps for the general public.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES REQUIRED

GSA Southwest Supply Operations Center has recurring requirements for National Stock Numbers (NSN) for PLATE, IDENTIFICATION.

9905-00-532-2497

IDENTIFICATION PLATE

These Identification Plates are not compatible with other products (see attached drawings). Items specifications are proprietary.

IDENTIFICATION OF JUSTIFICATION RATIONALE

Award of SQA will be conducted under the authority of the FAR 13.1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. In accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1(c) An acquisition that uses a brand name description or other purchase description to specify a particular brand name, product, or feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer does not provide for full and open competition regardless of the number of sources solicited, and shall be justified IAW FAR Part 6.303 and approved IAW FAR Part 6.304.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SUPPLY

NSN 9905-00-532-2497 IDENTIFICATION PLATE is designed to be Part Number Specific – P/N MS27253-1. Any quote received shall comply with Military Standard MS27253, which is a U.S. Air Force design and proprietary to the Government.

DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE

In accordance with FAR 13.104, competition will be promoted to the maximum extent practicable in regards to quotes received being in compliance with MS 27253-1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED

Contracting Officer teamed with Contract Specialist to determine other available sources for item through internal market research for procurement history and GSA Advantage.

STATEMENTS OF ACTION TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

Competition will be used to the maximum extent practicable. Quotes received shall include a Commitment Letter as well as descriptive literature to verify the compliance of P/N MS 27253-1.

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

The Technical Representative of the requiring agency has certified that the facts and representations pertaining to this acquisition and justification are accurate and correct.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

The contracting officer has determined that this justification meet the conditions described in FAR 13.106-1(b). IAW FAR Part 6.303-2(a)(12) the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief. IAW FAR Part 6.304(a)(1) for a proposed contract not exceeding $550,000, the contracting officer’s certification required by FAR Part 6.303-2(a)(12) will serve as approval unless a higher approving level is established in agency procedures. This NSN continues to maintain a high demand from our customers and the military specifications have to be consistent in order to meet the needs of our customers.