14_Brand_Name_Only_Justification._Redacted.pdf

CUI//SP-SSEL

Control Number:24-030

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

1 SEP 2021

BRAND NAME REQUIREMENT JUSTIFICATION

Under FAR 13.501

1. Contracting Activity: 411th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB), USAG Humphreys

2. Description of Action:

(a) Type of Action: The 411th CSB intends to procure a new service contract to include parts/materials to preventive maintenance service of LG variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pump units on a brand name basis and award a Requirements with Firm-Fixed-Price CLINs type contract.

(b) Estimated Amount: $ during five (5) contract performance periods.

(c) Type of Funds: FY24, Operations and Maintenance fund.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Purchase brand name only repair part/material for LG variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pump units at USAG Humphreys. Items including manufacturer, make, and model number are in the attached item list.

4. Authority Cited: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii): Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring the brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name. This justification only covers the portion of the brand-name acquisition.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The performance work statement mandates to use manufacturer recommended parts/materials which is the products of LG VRF heat pump units to perform maintenance and repair of LG VRF heat pump units. Other equal or similar brand name items will not be compatible, un-useable, and will result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. In addition, market research indicates that no other brand can provide same products or capabilities as they do not meet and fulfill the minimum requirement.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The requiring activity conducted market research to locate available resources and found only brand name products are acceptable. This acquisition will be processed under the commercial item procedures of FAR Part 12 and will be solicited to SAM.gov.

7. Actions to Increase Competition:

a. Synopses of Proposed Contract actions: The proposed action will be synopsized on SAM.gov.

Control Number:

CUI//SP-SSEL

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b. Other Action: The requiring activity continues to monitor the marketplace to improve competition.

8. Market Research: Market research was conducted via System for Awards Management

(SAM).

9. Interested Sources: Several prospective offerors who are registered to the SAM have expressed interest in the acquisition during the market research.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement history. This is a new requirement via 411th CSB. The subject service requirement was met by either Prime Vendor program or Government Purchase Card.

b. Other facts. None

11. Technical 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.

Signature:

Digitally signed .1288700776 Date: 2024.04.15 15:41:46 +09'00' Date: 15 April 2024

Typed Name: Title: General Engineer

12. 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.

Digitally signed by Date: 2024.04.15 15:41:59 +09'00' Date: 15 April 2024

Typed Name: Title: General Engineer

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. The evaluation of offers shall be made in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-2 to determine fair and reasonableness.

Signature: Date: 15 April 2024

Typed Name: Title: Contracting Officer

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CUI//SP-SSEL

3 SEP 2021

CHONG.HYON SUK.1267212844 SUK.1267212844

14. Contracting Officer Certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: Date: 15 April 2024

Typed Name: CHONG, HYON SUK Title: Contracting Officer

CUI//SP-SSEL

4 SEP 2021

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of LG Repair Part/Material for LG VRF heat pump units at USAG Humphreys at total value $28,000 on another than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Digitally signed by CHONG.HYON SUK.1267212844 Date: 2024.04.15 15:53:02 +09'00' Date: 15 April 2024

Typed Name: CHONG, HYON SUK Title: Contracting Officer

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