Brand_Name_Justification_W564KV-16-T-0020.pdf

409th CSB Acquisition Instruction 6 December 2013

Annex 409-AI-A-00-01, Templates 1 Sole Source Template – FAR Part 13.1

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

Original Amendment

Amendment Number Original estimated total contract value $66,191.69 New total estimated contract value (if amended) $

1. Contracting Activity: The United States Army, 409th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB)

RCO Benelux RCO Bavaria Bamberg (sub-office) Ansbach (sub-office) Stuttgart (sub-office) RCO Wiesbaden Theater Contracting Center (TCC)

2. Description of Supplies/Services:

Cable, Cable Channeling, and accessories for NOVO SELO Training Area, Kosovo. These supplies are required in a specific brand names to expand the previously completed work. The brand name supplies are:

REHAU Cable Channel and compatible joining parts TEHALIT Cable Channel and compatible joining parts Telegaertner two-way frame and compatible parts to include universal outlets 19” Patch Panel Patch Cable CAT3 LSA with RJ45 Patch Cable CAT6 w/RJ45 24-port Patch Panel HAGER ADS916D Fault-Circuit breaker RITTAL TS8 Cabinet

HELUKAT 450 CAT6

OBO Suspension shaft TPS445FS wall support bracket TPSA 245FS wall and ceiling bracket TPD 245 FS OBO flat head screw FRS10X30F OBO Spring Ring DINI28 AM10G OBO Mesh Cable tray GRM55 200F OBO Bend 90 degree GRB 90 520G OBO Clamping piece GKS 34G OBO Butt set connector GSV 34G WUERTH Drill-Screw set ORSY 100 Flat-washer, Drill screws Ground wire H07V-K green-yellow 16mm2 Earth power cable NYY-J 5X6mm2

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3. Sole Source Justification Rationale: In accordance with FAR 13.106, a sole source acquisition is justified on the following basis:

Only responsible source.

Unusual and compelling urgency.

Other. provide rationale below

The requested brand name materials are needed for the installation project in NOVO SELO Training Area, Kosovo in support of Kosovo Force (KFOR). The materials listed are in accordance with the warranty requirements for the previously installed infrastructure. The requiring activity has confirmed that using off-brand items will void existing warranties.

Furthermore, these items will ensure the materials are compatible with the existing communication infrastructure, eliminating compatibility issues. In addition, the technicians already on board are certified with these particular product which will also save additional cost in certifications. These items will also ensure the mission is fulfilled in a timely manner.

4. Identification of Source:

Name of Proposed Contractor: Multiple Contractors can fulfill this brand name requirement.

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

5. Market Research:

Synopsized on

Other Market Research: .

Contracting Specialist researched the listed items and found them to be available in the market place, thus verifying it is a commercial item. The requiring activity also provided a list of vendor that are capable of supplying these items. CS verified several of these vendors and found them to still commercially available and registered in SAM.

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6. Other:

7. Contracting Officer Certification:

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.

Typed Name: JUSTIN L. DEARMOND Date: 23 December 2015 Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: _____________________________________________________________________

The requiring activity (RA), the 6981st Civilian Support Group, part of the 2d Signal Brigade, execute cable network engineering, installation, sustainment and repairs in order to provide cost efficient and high value support for the passive components of the European Network Infrastructure. These services also sustain the Army and the Joint Combined and Multinational Forces in support of USAREUR and combatant units.

The RA completed installations IAW 5th Signal Command standards, pertinent regulations, and therefore it is mission essential to ensure that the installations can be accomplished with high quality materials. Furthermore it is essential for warranty purposes and equality of materials, to complete our installations with standardized brand name only items.