1-Brand Name or Equal JOFOC.docx

Brand Name/Equal Justification Acquisition Plan

A. Project Description:

Due to the nature of work performed in the high containment lab at RML, positive pressure suits are necessary for the safety of the researchers. These suits need periodic replacement due to wear from chemical showers.

These BSL-4 positive pressure suits shall be made of a material that is resistant to quarternary virucidal chemical showers on a daily basis. Each suit shall include an in-line HEPA filtration system that connects to a facility provided breathing air system via standard Parker quick connections. The suits must use the air provided at 60 PSI and utilize an internal suit air distribution system to deliver 25 cfm that is HEPA filter exhausted. Air hose hook up shall be on the right side. All seams shall be air and water tight and the feet must be stocking type that will fit into a shoe or boot. Noise level inside the suit must be below the OSHA standard and allow clear communication over radio or phone by the user while in the suit. Please include shipping costs and state estimated delivery time.

B. Description of the supplies/services to be purchased:

Item: CC8486209-US-TGY, 34 with small cuff, 10 with large, Quantity 44

· Name of manufacturer, producer, or distributor of each brand name product referenced (and address if not well known):

Manufacturer: Honeywell Safety Products Distributors: Honeywell, Scientific Sales, Caprice Electronics

C. Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition (SELECT ONE)

☒ 41 USC 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b): Only one responsible source / Brand Name

D. Demonstration that the proposed brand name product’s salient characteristics (specific features, qualities and/or the nature of the acquisition) requires use of the authority cited.

This order is for 44 BSL-4 positive pressure suits. Honeywell Safety Products is the manufacturer. These suits are made to exact specifications for the utmost safety and security while working in a level 4 environment.