Sole_Source_Redacted.pdf

Control No:

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal – Corpus Christi Army Depot, Contracting Office (CCAM-ALC) 9035 Ocean Dr. Bldg. 10, Mail Stop 18 Corpus Christi, TX 78419-5260.

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number TBD

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: Army Working Capital Funds (AWCF) FY: 2018

Name of Proposed Contractor and Address:

Cytec Engineered Materials, Inc.

1300 Revolution St Havre De Grace, Maryland 21078-3800 Cage Code: 1KU10 / Size: Large

(410) 939-8125

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

Name Unit of Issue

Unit of Issue Price

Total Price

FM 1000-EP15 ADHESIVE

FILM .05 PSF, 38"

1500 SF

Control No:

FM 1000-191 ADHESIVE FILM

.06 PSF, 38'

1500 SF

Shipping 1 EA

Total Price

Delivery Date: (60) days After Date of Contract Award

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:

The government has a requirement to provide the Corpus Christi Army Depot Composite Shop with FM 1000-EP15 and FM 1000-191 Adhesive film. The films are utilized for the repair and maintenance of spindles, pressure plates, stabilizer fittings, shaft extensions and walk beams in support of the . Cytec Engineered Materials is the sole vendor that manufacture this material. After a thorough market survey, it has been positively determined that no other vendor is available or capable to fill this requirement. This sole source purchase is in the best interest of the Government.

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

7. Market Research:

Conducted by:

Market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, was conducted through the following methods:

Personal knowledge in procuring supplies/services of this type.

Contact with knowledgeable persons in Government and/or industry regarding the commercial nature of this requirement and/or standard industry practices in this area of supply/services.

Review of catalogs and/or other generally available product literature. Identify research and date conducted.

SAM 3/2018

FEDLOG 3/2018

CCAD Tech Data /2018 OEM Specifications 3/2018

8. Other Facts: Previous Contracts

CYTEC Engineered Materials Inc., W912NW-15-P-0030, CYTEC Engineered Materials Inc., W912NW-17-P-0049,

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.

*See Sole Source Justification, date 11 January 2018.

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, market research and price history.

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.