A02_Limiting_Competition_Under_250K_25Q2141_Redacted.pdf

For All Actions Over the Micro-Purchase Threshold ($]OK*) and Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

Use for FAR Part 8, 13, or 16, Including Brand Name

MFR - Limiting Competition under SAT

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island IL 61299-8000.

2. Description of Action:

Nature: [Z]New Requirement D Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: [Z] Purchase Order Number W4519TC25Q214

D Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number ________ _ D Order/BP A# ___ against FSS Contract Number ________ _ D Order# ___ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or # ______ _ D Order# ___ against a single award IDC Contract# _________ _ D Modification# ___ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order# ________ _

Pricing: [Z] Fixed Price D Time & Materials/Labor Hours D Cost Reimbursable

Funds: □Operations & Maintenance, Army FY:_2s __ _

Name of Proposed Contractor(s): DARNELL-ROSE.

Brand Name Buy IZ] Yes

3. Description of Services or Supplies: In layman's terms, briefly describe the services or supplies to be provided, including make & model number where appropriate. Include quantities of supplies or period of performance for services. Provide information for any options included. Include the total estimated value of the proposed action (Do not use abbreviations):

DARNELL-ROSE is the Only Approved Manufacture for the Caster/Wheels for the Universal Large Motor Cart Drawing # 2024-Y-007

240 EACH SC-100-12PS-SL-UWB CASTER WHEELS

360 EACH PIN WB-0382-PS& 8 X 2 TIIlCK SOIT POLY TREAD WHEEL WITH 3/4 ID BEARINGS

Quantity: 600 units

Estimated value:

4. Authority: Mark the applicable exception, choose only one

IZ] FAR 13 .106-1 (b )( l ): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

□ FAR 8.405-6(aXl )(iXB) and 8.405-6(b)( l )Brand Name D FAR 8.405-6(a)(l)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable D FAR 8.405-6(a)( l )(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

□ FAR 16.505(bX2)(iXB) and 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name

□ FAR 16.505(bX2)(iXB) Only One Awardee is Capable D FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

D FAR 8.405-6(a)(l )(i)(A) Urgency

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency

a. Explain why the intended contractor is the only reasonable source who can provide the required supplies or services. Discuss the unique capabilities, expertise, etc. that support the lack of competition.

b. For a brand name restriction - brand name specifications shall not be used unless the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements. Explain why the brand specified is the only brand that will meet the Government's needs.

c. Describe the detrimental effects/serious injury to the mission of the requiring activity or to the government, financial or otherwise, that will result if this justification is not approved and the product or service cannot be provided by the intended sole source contractor.

The Universal Large Motor Cart Drawing # 2024-Y-007 Engineering Drawing specifies the SC-100-12PS-SL-UWB CASTER WHEELS / P/N

WB-0382-PS8, as the Approved Part Number. NAVSEA Engineering is unable to change Part Numbers or Vendor because the Universal Large Motor

Cart has been Certified in field testing for the use of lifting Live and Training Naval Ordinance.. Current Government Equipment already has the

SC-100-SL-UWB / WB-0382-PS8 CASTERS and must be Compatible or Catastrophic failure could occur.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of 5.101 and 5.203 D do not apply due to the$ threshold, 0 apply and will be followed, or D do not apply due to an exception at 5.202 ________ . Fill in exception.

Requirement to post justification IA W 8.405-6(b)(3), 13.105(c), or 16.505(aX4)(iii)(A)

D Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under SAT, no posting required D Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required [Z] Action is a brand name restriction, over $30K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

D Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception Select One

The Universal Large Motor Cart Drawing # 2024-Y-007 Engineering Drawing specifies the SC-100-12PS-SL-UWB CASTER WHEELS / P/N WB-0382-PS8, as the Approved Part Number. NAVSEA Engineering is unable to change Part Numbers or Vendor because the Universal Large Motor Cart has been Certified in field testing for the use of lifting Live and Training Naval Ordinance. The Universal Large Motor Cart Drawing # 024-Y-007 Engineering Drawing specifies the SC-100-12PS-SL-UWB CASTER WHEELS / P/N WB-0382-PS8, as the Approved Part Number. NAVSEA Engineering is unable to change Part Numbers or Vendor.

The IGCE provided by the end customer, in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(vi), which states, in part that, the contracting officer may base his statement of price reasonableness in comparison to an independent government estimate".