Justification for Limiting Competition Brand Name Memorandum.pdf

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Apr 2021

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: 918th Contracting Battalion/MICC-Fort Carson

1676 Evans St., Bldg 1220, 3rd FL.

Fort Carson, CO 80913-5198

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number Order/BPA# against FSS Contract # Order # against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract

Name or # Order # against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

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

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

FY:

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

TBD

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: 12x Globe G-Xtreme 3.0 Structural Fire Jacket, 12x Globe Pant System (GPS) Custom, 12x Globe SUPREME 14 in. Pull-On Structural Boots, 12x 1010 CAIRNS Custom Traditional Helmet, CAIRNS Standard Helmet Front Customized, 12x PGI COBRA ULTIMATE Original Hood

For Actions without Options:

Completion Date: 30 September 2025 Total Value: $

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4. Authority: Select the appropriate authority below:

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.

Or, FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) Brand Name

Or, FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name

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5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

60TH OD CO is tasked with supporting critical sustainment and logistics missions, including handling hazardous materials and responding to emergencies. This mission requires personnel to be equipped with modern and compliant PPE to operate safely and effectively in high-risk environments. This purchase includes essential items to replace outdated or non-compliant gear and meet current safety standards. The brand requested meets the criteria and standards necessary for National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and army regulation as outlined in AR 420-5.

If this purchase is not approved, 60th OD will face significant challenges in maintaining operational readiness and ensuring personnel safety. The outdated or inadequate PPE will increase the risk of injuries and reduce the unit’s ability to execute its mission effectively. Additionally, failure to meet NFPA standards and state regulations could result in legal and operational liabilities for the brigade

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 FAR 5.202.

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) unless:

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $250K, no posting required.

Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required.

Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

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

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(ii)(A) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(ii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(ii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(C)

7. Market Research: When soliciting quotes for products the brand requested providided similar or identical qualities of products that would be available through the Army purchase system if they were available. The products sought for purchase are what the instillation fire department uses and allows us to be flexible with using instillation equipment to mitigate size requirement shortfalls.

8. Other Facts: The single source of brand name equipment allows us to align with equipment that the instillation fire department is already using and allows us to resupply

Control No: FC-25-10

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Apr 2021 equipment at a more rapid rate as the procurement through the Army system perpetually sees item shortages.

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 Title

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 Market Research conducted. The requirement is below SAT.

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.

Date: See digital signature Julia E. Gomez Contracting Officer

GOMEZ.JULIA.EL

ENA.1246304439

Digitally signed by

GOMEZ.JULIA.ELENA.1246304439

Date: 2025.09.04 16:30:11 -06'00'