Massif_Brand_Name_JA.pdf

JUSTIFICATION and APPROVAL

BRAND NAME ONLY

JUSTIFICATION and APPROVAL to PURCHASE: Massif Elements Jacket – USAF BSX

SUBJECT: Purchase Massif Elements Jacket – USAF BSX

ABSTRACT: IAW, the government proposes to contract to purchase Massif Elements Jackets. The Government refers to alleging in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 that there is “Only one brand name specific and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements in order to meet the agency’s standardization program.” The required written justification and approvals are as follows:

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY: The contracting agency responsible for this action is the Tulsa Air National Guard Base Contracting Office, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

2. DESCRIPTION of ACTION: The nature of the contractual action for which approval sought is the purchase of Massif Elements Jacket – USAF BSX

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: Request a vendor provide Brand name specific Massif Elements Jacket – USAF BSX

4. Vendor will provide all items listed above to the Tulsa Air National Guard.

5. AUTHORITY CITED: FAR 6.302-1

6. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED: Massif Elements Jacket has been approved Safe-To-Fly for USAF ejection seat platforms.

7. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION: Procurement of Massif Elements jackets will be submitted for competitive bid on a brand name basis.

8. ACTIONS to INCREASE COMPETITION: Due to brand name requirements as referenced, fair opportunity solicitation has been given for brand name item requirements.

9. MARKET SURVEY: Please compete Massif Elements Jacket – USAF BSX brand name specific to accomplish cold weather operations on an ejection seat platform. Brand name, mil-spec solicitation for multiple bids conducted for Price Fair and Reasonableness as well as comparable pricing on GSA.

10. INTERESTED SOURCES: Posted on FBO and GSA for interested sources as brand name only.

11. OTHER FACTORS: Not Applicable

12. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION: “I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief”

Timothy R. Gonzales, MSgt, ANG AFE Superintendent, 138OSS

13. REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATION: “I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief”

J. Chad Phillips, Lt Col, ANG Commander, 138OSS

FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION – “I hereby determine that the anticipated cost for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.”

APPROVAL: Based on the justification, I hereby approve the purchase of this item on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10USC 21304 (c) (1), subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for repair.

Amanda J. Lonsdale, SMSgt, ANG Base Contracting Officer, 138FW