A02 Limiting Competition Under SAT 25Q21_Redacted.pdf

This is a Market Research Form (MFR) for limiting competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal. The requirement is for 3,300 units of QNAP with mold inhibitor for use at the Dunnage Mill, identified as a new requirement under Purchase Order W44W9M5007005. The procurement will be a fixed-price contract using Operations & Maintenance, Army funds for FY25.

The justification cites FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) for "Only One Source is Capable" as NISUS is identified as the manufacturer meeting MILSPEC (MIL-DTL-15011K) requirements for pallet build, which requires treatment with persercative 13060578. The source control drawing lists NISUS as the approved vendor for copper napthenate with mold inhibitor. Market research conducted on January 7, 2025 confirmed NISUS as the sole manufacturer meeting the requirements. The action is classified as a brand name restriction over $30K and will be redacted and posted with the solicitation. Price reasonableness will be determined through comparison of competitive quotes received in response to the brand name solicitation.