J&A_for_Brand_Name_Dog_Food_Redacted.pdf

Control No:

Version – February 2017

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

1. Contracting Activity: 904th Contracting Battalion

2. Description of Action: Five-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Dog Food

Nature: New Requirement

Contract Vehicle: XX Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number: TBD

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) FY: Funds to be provided on each individual order.

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address: TBD

Brand Name Buy: Yes

3. Description of Services or Supplies: 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment (1/75), Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia is placing an emphasis on nutrition for the Multi-Purpose Canines. The 75th Ranger Regimental Veterinarian has completed a health assessment for the diet that we currently feed our Multi-purpose Canines (MPC). The Veterinarian has deemed that the current diet does not meet the current needs of our training and deployment. The contractor shall provide Blue Buffalo Wilderness Denali Dinner and Blue Bits Dog Treats on a quarterly basis to sustain our Multi-purpose Canines.

Definition:

MCP Diet

1. BLUE BUFFALO WILDERNESS DENALI DINNER WITH WILD SALMON

VENISON AND HALIBUT

a. Grain-Free Dry Dog Food

b. BLUE Wilderness Denali Dinner blends high concentrations of irresistible seafood and mouthwatering meat to satisfy your dog’s natural instinct for a variety of proteins.

c. High-quality wild salmon, venison, halibut and crab meal supply the protein your dog needs

d. Exclusive LifeSource Bits are a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The LifeSource Bits are cold-formed to help retain the potency of their ingredients to minimize nutrient lost.

e. No Chicken/Poultry by-product meals. No corn, wheat or soy. No artificial flavors or preservatives.

f. Ingredients: Deboned Wild Salmon (source of DHA- Docosahexaenoic Acid and ARA-Arachidonic Acid), Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Tapioca Starch, Peas, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Dried Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene), Dried Egg, Potatoes, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Deboned Venison, Deboned Halibut, Natural Flavor, Crab Meal, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Salt, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Potato Starch, Calcium Carbonate , Caramel Color, Mixed Tocopherols , Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Potassium Chloride , Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate , Zinc Amino Acid Chelate , Zinc Sulfate, Yucca Schidigera Extract , Oil of Rosemary , L-Lysine , Parsley, Dried Kelp , Blueberries, Cranberries, Apples, Spinach, Blackberries, Pomegranate, Pumpkin, Barley Grass , Turmeric, L-Ascorbyl-2- Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) , Taurine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement , Manganese Amino Acid Chelate , L-Carnitine , Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) , Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) , Vitamin D3 Supplement , Vitamin B12 Supplement , Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) , Beta Carotene, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product , Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product , Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Calcium Iodate Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.

g. Crude Protein 30.0%, Crude Fat 16.0%, Crude Fiber 6.0%, Moisture 10.0% Calcium 1.2%, Phosphorus 0.9%, Choline 2,750 mg/kg min, ARA 0.05%, DHA 0.15%, Omega 3 Fatty Acids 1.0%, Amega 6 Fatty Acids 2.75%, Glucosamine 400 mg/kg min

h. Size: 22 lbs Bags.

2. BLUE BUFFALO BITS DOG TREATS: TASTY TREATS

a. Protein-Rich Chicken, No Chicken/Poultry By Products, No Corn, Wheat or soy, No Artificial Flavors of preservatives.

b. Ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Maple Syrup, Vegetable Glycerin, Potatoes, Gelatin, Salt, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (source of DHA- Docosahexaenoic Acid), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), preserved with Phosphoric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid and Mixed Tocopherols, Oil of Rosemary.

c. Crude Protein 9.0%, Crude Fat 6.0%, Crude Fiber 2.0%, Moisture 30.0%, Omega 3 Fatty Acids 0.3%, Omega 6 Fatty Acids 3.0%, DHA 0.15%

d. Size: 9oz Bags.

Delivery/Period of Performance: 2018 – 2023 Contract Vehicle: Five-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Total Value:

Ordering Period - Year 1: 01 May 2018 - 30 APR 2023 Year 2: 01 May 2019 - 30 APR 2020 Year 3: 01 May 2020 - 30 APR 2021 Year 4: 01 May 2021 - 30 APR 2022 Year 5: 01 May 2022 - 30 APR 2023

4. Authority:

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment (1/75) requests to purchase Blue Buffalo Wilderness Denali Dinner and Blue Buffalo Bits: Tasty Chicken Treats. 1/75 requires these products because they are the only products that have been clinically tested to meet the requirements for Multi-purpose Canines. The current standard dog food available to the U.S. Army meets the caloric requirements for our dog program, AR 190- 12, Military Working Dog Program, dated March 2013; however, it does not meet other nutritional requirements important for the dogs to achieve the level of function needed for the canines to be at on a consistent basis.

According to the Regimental Veterinarian’s general health assessment, the dogs in the 75th Ranger Regiment would benefit from a special diet. The specific recommendation are Blue Buffalo Wilderness Denali Dinner and Blue Buffalo Bits: Tasty Chicken Treats.

The Blue Buffalo products listed above provide a better protein source and well balanced Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acid Sources that the current diet does not. The current diet leads to chronic gastro intestinal issues that impact mission requirements.

The 75th Ranger Regiment conducted an extensive clinical assessment into the performance of our dogs on various types of food. The assessment concluded that the canines would perform optimally if fed Blue Buffalo Wilderness Denali Dinner and Blue Buffalo Bits: Tasty Chicken Treats.

See official PCF for additional information.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 apply to the dollar threshold and will be followed.

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

7. Market Research: In accordance with FAR 19.502-2, Total Small Business Set Asides; and the market research conducted, the contracting officer can have a reasonable expectation that offers will be received from two (2) or more Small Business firms that are capable of providing the brand name dog food IAW all specifications of the Statement of Work provided by the customer. In accordance with the market research conducted and FAR authority, it is recommended that this acquisition be procured as a set aside for small business, and posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO).

8. Other Facts: See additional supporting document from customer and Regimental Veterinarian on official contract file in PCF.

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.

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.

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.