4CAB_RALS_Limiting-Competition-under-SAT_Redacted.pdf

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: MICC, Fort Carson

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds: ________

FY: 18

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

Purchase of 40 Remote Area Lighting Systems (RALS) for distribution within 4CAB, in order to provide a reliable/portable and durable light source for field maintenance and Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) operations while operating in austere environments. The procurement and utilization of the aforementioned RALS supports the brigade's Focused Readiness mission and essential functions at multiple echelons.

The RALS has proven to be a combat multiplier in regards to maintenance readiness capabilities, through utilization at the unit level.

The requested equipment is the model 9490 RALS, which includes 40 additional spare batteries for extended operations, and custom fitted system carrying cases specifically designed for rapid use and storage by the manufacturer. The requested manufacturer is also providing the following warranties: lifetime replacement on each system carrying case; 5 year replacement of the model 9490 RALS; and 1 year replacement coverage of batteries and electrical components. The total purchase price for all 40 systems is

Delivery: 30 Days from contract awarding Total Value: $

4. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

procurement through ., is being requested as they are providing the complete aforementioned systems with all applicable warranties. No other source was found capable of providing the system requirements in its entirety for a similar cost offered by

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

5.202 (a)(13).

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is , no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, , no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, . It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

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

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: Market research was conducted through contacting local small businesses and also performing web based searches. I solicited multiple vendor products and quotes that met the specifications needed for austere environment field maintenance and DART operations. I conducted research over the course of two weeks and found only a pelican branded product line to fully meet the requirements for operational use.

8. Other Facts:

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name:

Date:

Title:

Signature:

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis at 15.404-1(b)

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.

Typed Name:

Date:

Title:

Signature: