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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) D M S S A

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FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

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. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

B N B

Y N

N CAGE P C Fund Type

O&M

NGREA

O

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

. M :

F7RG019290AW02

Multiple Brand Names Listed in Section 3

Combat Arms Ear Plug Sets: 3M Double-ended Combat Arms or Elvex Quattro, Socks: Darn Tough Merino Wool Boot Sock Custion, Belt: London Bridge Trading Co. or Blackhawk CBG Riggers Belt, M9 Holster Kit: SERPA Combo Kit, M9 Quick Disconnect kit: SERPA Quick Disconnect Kit. The required brands are the only accepted equipment authorized by the 200RHS unit while deployed

The above items are specifically listed in the JET & IA Airmen Deployed Equipment Listing which is specifically annotated as the only accepted equipment listing for JET/IA tasked airmen IAW U.S. Air Forces Central Command Reporting Instructions 1.2.7. By not purchasing the brand name specific items, members will not be allowed to deploy.

Although a brand-name requirement, multiple small businesses have the ability to provide the Government the required products. 10% of this acquisition utilizes a brand-name specification for the brands listed in section 3. Early on in the market research process, it was discovered that multiple small businesses can provide the brand name required items listed above. Therefore to ensure adequate competition this procurement will be set aside to small businesses and solicited with brand name required items.

. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

a. C O N b. C O S

Currently there is no way to prevent precluding future brand name requests for deployment gear. However, if a certified suitable substitute is ever identified through market research and approved by the AFCENT Reporting instructions, the brand name requirement will not be used.

James Kliewer KLIEWER.JAMES.ERIC.1293892

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KLIEWER.JAMES.ERIC.1293892519

Date: 2019.11.02 15:22:07 -04'00'