A12_JA_Lamp_18-51_Post.docx

For All Actions At or Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold Use for FAR Part 8, FAR Subpart 13.1, or FAR Part 16, Including Brand Name Remove or Replace Text Control No: 18-51

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

1. Contracting Activity: 411th Contracting Command

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

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:

1. XXXX

2. XXXX

3. XXXX________________________________________

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: Purchasing replacement lamps for the projectors operating in major conference rooms of HQ 10, Building 12400 and Building S360 / CP Oscar in Camp Walker. All the beam projectors are to display the video signals to the screen need the light sources to project, which are the “replacement lamps” and each of that has limited life within specified period(s). Typically the incandescent lamp has shorter life of btw 6 month to one (1) year and laser lamps has more than two (2) years of life but significantly more expensive. All projectors require two (2) lamps at the time of replacement and no options required and will not be modified.

Total Value: $XXXXXX

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.

Or

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

Or

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

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

a. Multiple sources are available to supply the parts,

b. For a brand name restriction – Replacement lamps are part of the projector system that requires to use same brand parts since no compatible parts are available.

c. Sole source contractor will not be required.

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 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) Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, 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 exception:

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B)

7. Market Research:

Used the Market research techniques as below;

· Contacted knowledgeable people (Government and industry) in specific markets.

· Reviewed market surveys prepared by commercial entities.

· Performed spend analysis.

· Conducted market surveys to obtain information from potential sources.

· Attended trade shows, conferences, and symposia.

· Used Internet tools and perform Web searches.

· Reviewed catalogs and literature published by service providers.

8. Other Facts: N/A

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: XXXXXXXXXXXX Date:

Title:

Signature: ___________________________

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 foregoing justification.

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.

Typed Name: XXXXX Date:

Title:

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