Sole Source JA - Load Test Weights.pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE

Control No:

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Huachuca Division

ATTN: CCAP-CCH

2133 Cushing Street, Building 61801 Fort Huachuca, AZ. 85613-7070

2. Description of Action: This Sole Source Justification has been prepared to procure Load Test Weights that are manufactured to specifications (weight, size, combo option).

These are required for Testing and Calibration of Load Handling Equipment (Forklifts, Cranes, Jacks, and other Lifting Devices). The requirement is needed for the Logistics Readiness Center for Installation Maintenance Support. The funding for this requirement has been forecasted and approved for Fiscal Year (FY) 22.

3. Description of Services or Supplies: The Load Test Weights (16,000 pounds) are manufactured to specifications and in different weight classes that are stackable to accommodate a specific Load Test requirement. These are a Lifecycle Replacement of concrete weights that have been detreating for years (20 years old). MARS METAL is the sole provider of these specified and diverse Load Test Weights.

Delivery Date: 8 to 10 weeks after receipt of order (ARO)

4. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: MARS METAL is uniquely qualified and responsible source due to their extensive knowledge in manufacturing weights to meet the specifications required. Deviation from the specifications would not meet our capabilities in, storing, transporting (trailer) for on-site testing, and the ability to stack/configure weights to a specific weight needed to test multiple Material Handling Equipment systems.

Controlled by: Army Controlled by: ACC APG Huachuca

CUI Category: General Procurement and Acquisition Distribution/Limited Dissemination Control: FED ONLY

POC:

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 apply, and will be followed. Sole Source Notification was posted on SAM.gov.

7. Market Research: We have conducted a years’ worth of market research and was only successfully in finding a one vendor who can manufacture these items to specifications.

This vendor specializes in manufacturing custom Load Test Weights. Research for alternate companies resulted in weights that are smaller and or designed for cranes and not easily mobile or have the capability to Load Test multiple types of Load Handling Equipment (MHE). If another product or company is selected, then Load Testing cannot be conducted on all supported Material Handling Equipment, weights cannot stacked (configured) and transported for on-site testing.

8. Other Facts: NA

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name:

Date: 7 June 2022 Title: Equipment Specialist (Maintenance)

Signature:

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10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon a price analysis. In accordance with 15.403-1(b)(3) certified cost or pricing data is not required.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

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Date:

Title: Contracting Officer

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