Reviewed

35' artificial Christmas Tree

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY (2100) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 9330 | Last Modified: 10/17/2024

Procurement Summary

To procure a Tree in support of the Chaplain's office at Ft. Bliss, TX

Waiver Rationale Summary

The commercial marketplace for artificial Christmas trees does not support the requirements imposed by the Buy American Act. Multiple manufacturers were considered, and there is not a sufficient quantity of domestic or Buy American compliant items in the commercial realm to satisfy the Government’s requirements. Market research demonstrates that the domestic or compliant industrial base is not sufficient and cannot support the needs of the Government.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

PLASTICS FABRICATED MATERIALS

NAICS

339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

Date Submitted

10/09/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

Bliss Rsowds0001

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

DEPT OF THE ARMY