SSJ English Horn.pdf

Use of a Single Source Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 11th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: USAF Band Equipment Refresh (English Horn)

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F4J0CC4211A001

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $16,432.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Loree i+3 Grenadilla English Horn and plastic top joint.

Section C: Rationale for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The Loree i+3 Grenadilla with plastic top joint English Horn is the best fit for the United States Air Force Concert Band. Carlos Oboe is the only vendor in the United States that provides the Loree English Horn with specially designed plastic top joint to use for outdoor performance. All summer missions of the United State Air Force Concert Band are outdoors in the elements. the key work, wood quality, and overall construction of the instrument is different than and superior to other instruments. Finally, the entire oboe and English horn section plays on Loree brand instruments allowing for a cohesive section sound which is simply a requirement for job execution. The plastic top joint addition is an absolute must-have as the Band performs exclusively outdoor missions for 4 months out of the year. Variations in temperature and humidity wreak havoc on these delicate wooden instruments so ordering a plastic composite top joint ensures that I can accomplish the mission regardless of weather. Without this, the instrument will crack - as the current one I'm using has - and I would need to request another new instrument.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Many other professional brands of English Horn were sampled at trade shows, and other premiere bands were consulted with regards to options.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

We will continue to attend annual trade shows (MidWest Band and Orchestra Clinic, Texas Bandmasters Association, etc) to stay current with the latest offerings.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

13-Jan-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Roberto Rongavilla II

Signature of Contracting Officer

4 Jan 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Rationale for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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