JUSTIFICATION.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITON PROCEDURES (SAP)

Justification for Brand Name and or Sole Source Acquisitions Over $3,500 but not Exceeding The Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE · SOURCE IS REASONABLE AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION, WHICH LIMTS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENTS REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WH ICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE "ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE THE

CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER , 2. PROJECTfTASK NUMBER I 3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT

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

Brand Name Sole Source - Signode -Model M220-DD Power Strapping Machine with 18" x 18" package capabilities a 3HP strapping head motor 230/460 volt, 60 cycle, 3 phase, strap feed take up31 "/sec foot switch cycle control and one (1) Model DFl-12 strap dispenser. Machine must process metal%" wide x .015-.035 thick strapping.

5. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC THAT LIMIT AVIALIABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. MOST RECENT MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED (INCLUDE DATES & DETAILS). IF MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED, EXPLAIN.

This name brand source selection. Only Signode -Model M220-DD Power Strapping Machine as described above,will work in the current MCAAP strapping process at Bl 98. If substitution of another brand was awarded it would cost MCAAP extra money for retrofitting and extended downtime.

Brand name justified based upon compatibility with existing strapping system for standardization, spare parts interchangeability and maintenance.

6. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES. COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING SYSTEM, IF APPLICABLE, & NON-CONPATIBILITY COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURING AND/OR

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS.

This name brand source selection. Only Signode -Model M220-DD Power Strapping Machine as described above,will work in the current MCAAP strapping process at Bl 98. If substitution of another brand was awarded it would cost MCAAP extra money for retrofitting and extended downtime.

7. EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN

COMMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

McAAP currently has 5 separate successful Signode -Model M220-DD Power Strapping Machine . All Signode replace parts will be compatible with all Signode -Model M220-DD Power Strapping Machine on installation.

8. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIER TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED. IF THIS IS A FOLLOW-ON ACTION TO A PREVIOUSLY COMPETED ACTION, i{~~~~~~nt request is not action as stated, MCAAP will incur more cost to the Bldg. 198 process and incur more down time.