Reliable Rubber BNJ_Mar24_Signed by KO-REDACTED.pdf

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM: Alexa Kacor

CODE: 617

TO: Code 02

SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full &

Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) states Brand name specifications shall not be used unless the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs.

3. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

4. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures

Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (include manufacture/sole source name and address)

Code 617 requires the purchase a replacement of a Reliable Two Roll Cabinet Style Variable Speed & Fricition

Laboratory Rubber Mill

The requested delivery date is August 1, 2024.

MANUFACTURER: Reliable Rubber & Plastic Machinery Co.

ADDRESS: 2008-14 Union Turnpike, North Bergen, NJ 07047

PHONE: 201-865-1073

POC: Tom Liccardo, tliccardo@reliable-machinery.com

ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE INCLUDING OPTIONS: $90,813

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

☒ A. Brand Name (select all that apply)

☒ 1.Other: This piece of machinery is a direct replacement for the current two roll rubber mill used by Code

617 in the GFM Rubber Manufacturing Program. As shown in the minimum specifications documents, this highly specified rubber mill strictly adheres to the necessary functions required by the current manufacturing process. If another rubber mill were purchased, there would be an extensive qualification process that would occur. This would cause delays in our ability to meet the demands of the fleet and the current delivery schedules. In addition, NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 3 Template Page 1 of 2

Effective February 2023 qualifying another rubber mill would require excessive labor funding in order to properly document and ensure the same quality product was produced. For these reasons, it necessary for Code 617 to procure the exact model/brand of rubber mill listed in the quote provided.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Alexa Kacor, Chemical Engineer 516-320-

4/2/2024

Customer/Requestor Signature

Name / Title / Phone

Jonathan Kruft, 617 Branch Head

301-227-4902

Date

First Line Supervisor Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

B. Certification/Approval per FAR 13.501: Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c).

Contracting Officer Signature Name / Title / Phone Date