Lexmark MX421ADE (AA167398) Printers --- Sole Source Brand Name Only --- CHESS

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLDFAR 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: 00112522744 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $ BRAND NAME BUY: YES Fund Type: O&M 3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE: LEXMARK MX421ADE MLTFUNC LASERPR P/C/S/F DUPLX (AA167398) --- monochrome laser, duplex (2 sided) printing, integrated duplex, and print speed 42 ppm. These printers are mission essential for the recruiting force to meet its end strength goal. 4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITHTHE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: This models meet the requirements for the current and planned ARISS images and are available on the Army's Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) program IAW (AFARS 5139.101-90(a)(1)) on the Recruiting Services Network (RSN). Authorized printers available for purchase. 5. MARKET RESEARCH: Market research was done by reviewing the backup documentation for the J&A brand name only. R&R can only purchase printers that are compliant and authorized from ARISS approval list. This printer is on that list. This printer is also in CHESS. 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. 7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE