Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for simplified procedures for certain commercial items, dated July 2025.

The 23 Contracting Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia is procuring 24 Katadyn Survivor 06-LL-RES life raft desalinators under a new firm fixed-price contract. The estimated contract cost falls between SAT and $750K. The acquisition is being conducted as a small business set-aside under simplified acquisition procedures with authority derived from DAFFARS 5313.501 (10 U.S.C. 3572). The requirement specifies hand-operable desalinators weighing less than 2.5 lbs, with dimensions not exceeding 5"x8"x3, capable of producing at least 5 gallons of water per day, resistant to storage temperatures up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and ready for use without preparation. These units support the 347th Operations Support Squadron's MROD Life Raft Survival requirement. The justification cites Technical Order 14S-3-51, which mandates the 06-LL model be used due to its configuration compatibility with the 347th OSS lift rafts, and notes that alternative items on the approved list cannot accommodate the 35-LA model. Market research was conducted in December 2024 on the Government Point of Entry and GSA schedules, with multiple vendors responding regarding their capabilities. The contracting officer (SrA Erick D Boswell) determined the price fair and reasonable based on expected competition from small business distributors. The acquisition will proceed as a small business set-aside, with any non-listed items requiring Major Command approval.