Redacted Brand Name Justification.docx

BRAND NAME/SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

NM-AN0000-22-00738

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce (DOC), NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD) and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC).

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

· Winslow Hard-Pack 13-20 Person Ultra-Light FA-AV (UL) Type One (Part nr: 1320FAUL-3J0-1-301 – Four 4 Each

· Winslow Hard-Pack 9-13 Person Ultra-Light FA-AV (UL) Type One (Part nr: 913FAUL-3J0-1-301) – Three (3) Each

· Winslow Valise Pak 4 Person Ultra-Light Offshore (Part nr: 40ULO-BO1-1-101) - One (1) Each

Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used with an approximate value of $109,042.00

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.

Brand Name – Winslow Life Rafts

Small Business Resellers are available.

4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

□ Brand Name – This particular brand name is essential to the requirement and market research indicates similar products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet agency needs.

OMAO, AOC is responsible for maintaining equipment aboard NOAA Aircrafts. Each of NOAA aircrafts operate under strict size and weight requirements for all equipment, to include safety and survival equipment such as life rafts. Replacing existing life rafts with exact brand/model replacements will prevent disruption to operations, ensure continued operational readiness and maintain a standardization of safety equipment across airframes.

Winslow LifeRaft Company is the OEM for this brand name requirement. NOAA/OMAO/AOC own and operate ten aircraft based in Lakeland, FL, all require aviation life rafts for operations described by 14 CFR § 91.509(b)(1). In May 2022, six aircraft require replacement life rafts per the manufacturers recommended service-life replacement schedule. Winslow life rafts are currently carried aboard all of NOAA’s aircraft, and a direct replacement will prevent any weight and balance changes that could potentially affect safety of flight. Different life raft models would require additional engineering and airworthiness certification, potentially delaying mission readiness of aircraft supporting Hurricane and other Primary Mission Essential Functions (PMEFs).

Market research supports that the Winslow LifeRaft Company brand name is the only brand name that precisely matches existing equipment specifications.

5. Market Research.

Market research supports that Winslow LifeRafts made by Winslow LifeRaft Company are the only brand that precisely matches existing equipment specifications.

Numerous small business Winslow Life Raft resellers are available.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and

Signature on File

7. Determination (Required)

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available. This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature on File