Brand_Name_Justification_-_Washers_-_signed.pdf

BRAND NAME DETERMINATION

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c)

IDENTIFICATION OF AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center Devens P O Box 880 Ayer, MA 01432

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION:

The laundry department at FMC Devens currently utilizes UniMac washers. The washers are installed on concrete bases that are equipped with drainage and water supply connections to fit the particular UniMac washers. The purchase of an alternate brand would mean extensive modifications to the infrastructure of the laundry facility. Space constrictions in the laundry facility also limit modifications that can be made to accommodate different models. Due to the additional cost of modifying the current infrastructure, the contracting officer determined the purchase of the same brand currently in use would be most advantageous and cost effective to the government.

Based on this information, it has been determined the acquisition of the specific Unimac washers listed on RP 0263-18 is essential to satisfy the institution’s needs.

CERTIFICATION:

We, Catherine Duffey and Gregory Rhodes, hereby certify that this documentation and supporting data for this certification are accurate and complete to the best of our knowledge.

Catherine Duffey, Contract Specialist Date

Gregory Rhodes, Facilities Manager Date bop55141 Typewritten Text 07/10/2018 bop21674 Typewritten Text 7/10/18