24Q0114 Brand Name Justification - Outlander Technologies SIGNED.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

1. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St Paul District proposes to solicit and issue a purchase order based on soliciting for a Brand Name product only manufactured by one source per Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

2. Contracting activity/agency: U. S. Corps of Engineers, 332 Minnesota St., Ste E1500, St.

Paul, MN 55101

3. Description of Action Being Approved: This action is a Brand Name Justification utilizing simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1), and is restricted to the following source:

Company: Outland Technologies Company Address: 38190 Commercial Court, Slidell, LA 70458 Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: Jeff Mayfield; 985-847-1104 Ext 1001

4. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs:

Outland Technologies remote operated vehicle (ROV) – 1500 with storage/transport case Control tether cable with reeled storage / transport case Two function manipulator arm with Accessory Mount, Trident Jaws, Small

Interlocking Jaws, Large Interlocking Jaws, Search and Rescue Large Interlocking Jaws, Universal Mount and Wire brush attachment

TRITECH Gemini 1200ik DIVE Sonar equipment that is compatible to ROV system TRITECH Diver Mount Display (DMD) system compatible with sonar equipment with necessary mounting hardware for Kirby dive helmets On Site Training for safe operation of equipment.

5. Reason for authority cited:

- USACE – St Paul dive team is currently utilizing Outland Technologies video equipment on all dive operations. Additional equipment from Outland Technologies will ensure compatibility with existing equipment and reduce overall cost to replace items for non-compatibility. It will also reduce inventory by ensuring spare parts can be used throughout multiple pieces of equipment.

- USACE – St Paul dive team is familiar and trained on Outland Technologies equipment / functions. There is a long track record (5+ years) of Outland Technologies equipment in terms of reliability, ease of use, and ease of repairability.

- Overall equipment size was found to be minimal for deployment due to cross compatibility with existing equipment.

6. Rationale:

Developed by Virtual Acquisition Office™ for Federal Government use and customization.

a. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems. The current equipment utilized is Outland Technologies products, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system(s) to reduce government cost and ensure mission readiness.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a Brand Name buy:

7. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Market research conducted by USACE revealed these items are available in the commercial marketplace as more than three vendors provided capability of providing these items. There is full expectation that adequate price competition will be received in response to a request for quotes.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

Kenneth J. Eshom Date Contracting Officer b6ctkje8 Typewritten Text 8 August, 2024