Musical INSTRUMENTS

J&A POSTED Control No. 21-17 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i) SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT: 11632697 $39,975.00 BRAND NAME BUY YES NO NAME CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type OTHER NGREA O&M OTHER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE: The instruments listed in the contract are identified as past due on the Unit life-cycle replacement plan and are MTOE items. Each replacement listed is of professional grade quality, appropriate for the missions of the 102d Army Band. Brands and models have been picked with careful guidance with each SME on the respective instrument. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: Per DA Pam 220-90, Ch. 6-1, Para D-1 - Professional-quality musical instruments are required for use in Army MPUs. Contracting offices will procure musical instruments and related supplies and accessories based on the recommendation of the MPU Commander, Army Music Officer, Warrant Officer Bandmaster, or the MPU senior sergeant (see AR 220-90). MARKET RESEARCH: The musical instruments and related equipment in this PR are brand-specific to ensure professional quality sound and presentation. Many retail vendors in the commercial marketplace are capable of filling this order. Therefore, in order to increase competition, this should be fairly competed in the musical equipment retail sector. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED: N/A 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.