MFR_for_Brand_Name.pdf

Control Number 18-062

Memorandum for Record Of requirements valued less than $250,000

1. Contracting Activity: United States Property and Fiscal Office for Nebraska

USPFO P&C

2433 NW 24th St.

Lincoln, NE 68524

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved: Brand Name

3. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s need:

4. Authority Cited: (Identify the statutory authority, FAR title and FAR citation permitting other than full and open competition)

FAR 13.106-1(b)(i)

5. Reason Authority Cited: (State explanation describing circumstances preventing full and open competition and describe what harm will come to the Government if this action is not taken)

15 each of the AN/PVS-31 Binocular Night Vision Device System Kit (5855-01-663-5119) with improved white phosphor and mount

Previously competed contract assigned National Stock Number (NSN) 5855-01-663-5119 was only authorized for Special Forces until recently. Air Transportation entities have a deployment requirement requiring 5855-01-663-5119 now also. Received permission from the NGB

CEMO/A4RMS to local purchase this item and have it added to the USAF Equipment Inventory.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: (Provide a description of the efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited to as many sources as practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies)

7. Market Research: (Describe the extent of the market research conducted to identify all qualified sources and the results thereof or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

“Market Research” means collecting and analyzing information about capabilities within the market to satisfy agency needs)

8. Other Interested Sources: (Provide a listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition)

9. Subsequent Acquisitions: (Provide a statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services are required)

10. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: ___________-____-___-_________ Previously Competed? Y / N Previous authority for less than Full and Open Competition: FAR______________

No notice is required IAW FAR 5.202(a)(13) and we will post on Fedbid and FBO to increase competition.

Market research was conducted by use of web searches such as google and GSA Advantage.

There are numerous small businesses that sell the AN/PVS-31.

None at this time.

None at this time.

11. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: IAW with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2), I have determined that the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable based upon one or more of the following: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate)

__X__ (i) Market research;

____(ii) Comparison of the (anticipated) price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases;

__X__(iii) Current price lists, catalogs, or advertisements. However, inclusion of a price in a price list, catalog, or advertisement does not, in and of itself, establish fairness and reasonableness of the price;

____(iv) A comparison with similar items in a related industry;

____(v) The contracting officer's personal knowledge of the item being requested;

____(vi) Any other reasonable basis.

11. Certification: I certify that the information included in this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

DANIELLE A. NUSS, GS-11, NEANG

Contracting Officer

Reviewed and Approved By:

DAVID S. RASMUSSEN

COL, FI, NEARNG

Supervisory Contract Specialist