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 WHICH 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. PROJECTfrASK NUMBER I 3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT

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

Compression seal drum dumping discharge system from National Bulk Equipment, Inc. (Part Number: 19-7SP-LS DD) for handling aluminum powder drums. See provided qualifying statement. Replacement/Back-up for Serial Number: 4044011.

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 is a brand name sole source only. This unit is a direct replacement and back-up for the existing unit that is currently in use. It will be used in the event that there is non-repairable failure to the existing equipment. Any substitution for another brand name item would incur significant costs in loss of production, time, and funds for redesign to incorporate into existing equipment.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS.

This is a brand name sole source only. This unit is a direct replacement and back-up for the existing unit that is currently in use. It is integrated with other existing equipment and will be used in the event that there is non-repairable failure to the existing unit. Any substitution for another brand name item would incur excessive costs due to loss of production, time, and funds for redesign to incorporate into existing equipment.

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.

This is a brand name sole source only. This does not limit who may provide the requested equipment. It is intended only to limit the equipment to direct replacement components in the event the unit in operation fails.

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