SAP Brand Name and Sole Source JOFOC (SAP) TJ_SCBA 2023 for Solicitation.pdf
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This document is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the procurement of Scott brand Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and cylinders for the NOAA ship Thomas Jefferson. The Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration requires (8) SCBA units and (16) cylinders to comply with safety regulations and fleet standardization memos when the ship's existing equipment reaches end of service life. Only the Scott brand is approved per the fleet standardization memo to minimize maintenance, logistics costs, training requirements, and ensure consistency across ships homeported in the same location. Market research found no other brands meet needs or can be modified to do so. The technical representative and contracting officer approved the JOFOC on June 13, 2023 and July 24, 2023 respectively.
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Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104
SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)
FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))
Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, Acquisition, Analysis, and Accountability Branch
Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value). In order to comply with requirements for NOAA OMAO Procedure 1701-21, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, 46 CFR 196.37-20, NFPA 1981, and Memo for Fleet Standardization – SCOTT SCBA Configuration. NOAA ships must maintain/replace aging fire-fighting respirator equipment. This purchase request provides (8) required SCBAs for the NOAA ship Thomas Jefferson complying with applicable regulations and (16) cylinders.
Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited. Any distributor for Scott Safety, 4320 Goldmine Road Monroe, NC 28110.
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. As per memo for Fleet Standardization – SCOTT SCBA Configuration, 3M™ Scott™ Air-Pak™ X3 Pro SCBA meets the NFPA requirements for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and is the brand that most NOAA ships maintain. To minimize maintenance requirements, logistics, costs of manufacturer tests, and training for rotating crew, Scott is requested. Other manufacturers of similar respirators have minor variances; trying to maintain consistency between ships, especially of the same home port, will increase safety and minimize additional costs. This would also allow ships to borrow equipment from each other without requiring a wavier for different type units
Market Research.
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Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104
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.
_____________________________________ _6/13/23______ Joseph Brinkey Date Safety Management Branch
7. Determination
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.
Contracting Officer Date
Digitally signed by
BRINKLEY.JOSEPH.LEE.1259908988
Date: 2023.06.13 14:20:41 -04'00'
PARKER.BEVERLY.JOY.1089482689 Digitally signed by PARKER.BEVERLY.JOY.1089482689 Date: 2023.07.24 12:52:21 -05'00'
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