Sole Source-Name Brand Only Determination.pdf

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS

OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

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:

BRAND

NAME BUY

YES

NO

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type

O&M

NGREA

OTHER

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

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

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

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

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A SOLE

SOURCE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, I APPROVE

THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES HEREIN DESCRIBED HAVE

OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION.

7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

fc-int01-generateAppearances:
_8b_ Contracting Officer Signa_0bSidIe1ipW-y3oKOPYKlw:
_8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: JAMES KLIEWER
_7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: Until such time other brands meet the required AFI 36-2903, Safe-to-Fly and Fire Retardant mandates, no other manufactured end-item will suffice for uniformed 11A personnel as mandated.
_5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: Restricted competition to the brand MASSIF is required IAW AFI 36-2903. This requirement for the 11A career field uniforms to be Safe-to-Fly and Fire Retardant is defined in AFI 36-2903, 8.12.1.1 and 8.12.1.4. Cold weather gear issue is a requirement for the standardization of equipment across the 179 Operations Group. It is mandatory for all Operations Group Airmen deploying to the field to carry cold weather gear from 1 October - 30 April.

If limiting competition to the MASSIF brand is not approved, 179AW Pilots would not be able to obtain required Individual Protection Equipment to dispatch and deploy to the field during the winter months (cold weather clothing) which would obstruct essential mission capabilities.

_4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: Items are unique due to the specific purpose and functionality they serve (Safe to Fly and Fire Retardant) and approved by United States Air Force, restricted to MASSIF brand.
_3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: This acquisition if for the Brand Name purchase of 67 MASSIF Cold Weather Jackets and 42 MASSIF Cold Weather Trousers for the Operation Group 11A personnel to be issued as part of Mandatory/Standardized Equipment. See Item below:

MASSIF, Elements Jacket and Trousers

Fund Type_edit;_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw:
Fund Type_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: O&M
Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: N/A
Brand Name Buy_xnvHRHzmWAZDjTpbuUVc3g: Yes
_2_ ESTIMATED AMOUNT:_akGYMKSceUKLCvn4Y1b2tw: 48879.00
_1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: F7R3110282AW05
2020-10-18T12:04:43-0400
KLIEWER.JAMES.ERIC.1293892519

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