Brand_Name_light_fixtures.pdf

Brand Name Justification

FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (<$150,000)

(The use of this template is optional and solely for the convenience of the Contracting Officer)

1. Describe the requirement, as well as the total estimated dollar value. Please note that the requirement is the minimum acceptable specification or capability, and is not necessarily the best in the industry.

PL Lights HSENXT fixtures, no bulbs $130,000.00

2. List the proposed vendor and contact information.

Multiple Vendors available

3. Describe why the proposed vendor is the only vendor from which the requirement can be obtained. Examples of acceptable justifications include but are not limited to: sole manufacturer and seller, adherence to warranty provisions, urgency, etc. If other vendors can provide similar products or services, describe why they cannot meet our particular requirement.

This light fixture was competed under solicitation AG-0521-S-15-0007 as small business set-aside and received 6 offers. The PL lights were the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. We now have a requirement to replace light fixtures that where installed in the original older greenhouse sections of this facility. We require the same light fixtures and reflectors for that exist in the newer greenhouse sections due to the electrical set-up, light distribution and to meet consistent research goals due to plant growth. Utilizing the same fixture with reflector for the lamps allows us to relocate plants throughout the facility without disrupting research goals by maintaining light quality and consistency over time and to address emergency facility issues. Maintaining a consistent plant growth light environment throughout the facility is vital to meet our research goals related to multi use of areas by a research programs and to allow for multi generations of plant growth over the course of a calendar year.

There are multiple small business’ that can provide this specific light fixture.

To further increase competition for this the bulbs required will be competed separately as there 3 known bulb manufacturers and more distributers for this product that provide the consistency required for the PL Light fixtures.

4. Certification:

I hereby certify that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Representative Date

5. CO Certification:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, the quoted price is determined to be fair and reasonable as documented on the SAP e-File Checklist and Award Summary.

Contracting Officer Date