Sole Source-Name Brand Only HP Latex FlatBed R1000 Plus.pdf

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS

OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES

THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR

SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET

THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS

FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

BRAND

NAME BUY

YES

NO

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR

O&M

NGREA

OTHER

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

1REM0

The item cannot be procured through GSA EBUY. The item will be solicited as a small business set-aside on Contracting Opportunities for 15 days as a brand name requirement.

HP Latex Flatbed Printer K0Q45A HP Scitex R1000+

HP Latex Flatbed Printer K0Q45A HP Scitex R1000+ with white ink option, roll to roll option, and extension tables.

Printer is needed to replace old out of life cycle printer. This printer will be used to produce safety boards, posters, banners, and other safety informational material that will be sent to all 54 states and territories.

The organization already has a roll to roll HP latex printer, having this new printer be able to match the same color and ink is essential to creating consistent print projects over multiple machines. Additionally the staff has experience fixing and maintaining HP printers. This printer will also work within the same footprint, has the same power needs, and will work with current RIP software that has already been put into practice.

6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE 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.

7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

8a. USERS NAME 7b. USERS SIGNATURE

Ian K. Johnson

N/A

William 'Craig' Kast