Brand_Name_J__A_-_GARMIN_D2C(v3)_signed.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

BRAND NAME ONLY

Justification and Approval to Purchase Garmin D2C Aviator Watch

SUBJECT: Purchase Garmin D2C Aviator Watch

ABSTRACT: IAW, the government proposes to contract to purchase Garmin D2C Aviator Watch #010-01733-30. 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 is sought is purchase of Garmin D2C Aviator Watch. The Garmin D2C Aviator Watch is the brand watch needed to meet the minimum requirements for an F-16CM pilot, specific requirements set forth in section 6 below.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES – Request a vendor provide Brand name specific Garmin D2C Aviator Watch.

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: Garmin D2C. The specifications required are:

- Lightweight, less than or equal to 51x51x17.5 mm size, 89-95g weight and a 1.2” minimum full color display

- Screen resolution of 240x240 pixels minimum

- Water rating to 10 ATM

- Up to 12 day battery life

- Minimum of 16GB memory

- GPS

- GLONASS

- Accelerometer

- Time sync, auto daylight savings, sunrise, sunset times, alarm clock, timer, stopwatch,

- Barometric altimeter

- Thermometer

- Calendar

- Weather

- Worldwide airport database

- 3 axis compass

- HSI capable

- Trackback capability

- NEXRAD on moving map

- Waypoint information

- Worldwide NAVAID and intersection database

- GPS speed and distance

- Point to point navigation with breadcrumb capability in real time

- Full topographical maps

- Future elevation plotting, distance to destination

- GPS coordinates

- Dual Grid coordinates

The Garmin D2C Aviator Watch is the only system that will meet the specifications listed above.

7. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION – This item is carried on GSA and available commercially as open market at a lower price.

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 –Brand name, mil-spec specific solicitation for multiple bids conducted for Price Fair and Reasonableness as well as comparable pricing on GSA.

10. INTERESTED SOURCES –Posted on 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."

Tony Wesberry, CMSgt, OKANG 138th DET-1/CEM

REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION - “I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the J & A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

Christopher Sample, LtCol, OKANG 138th DET-1/CC

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

PROCURING CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION – “I certify that this J & A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

APPROVAL

Based on the forgoing justification, I hereby approve the purchase of this item on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 USC 2304(c) (1), subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for repair.

Daniel R. Tatro JFHQ – OK - P&C Office Contracting Officer

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