Brand_Name_Determination.pdf

BRAND NAME DETERMINATION

In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(1)

IDENTIFICATION OF AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center Devens 42 Patton Road Ayer, MA 01432

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION:

Johnson Controls is the sole manufacturer of the existing Johnson Controls Mestasys PMI system and its associated controllers located throughout FMC Devens. Upgrades must be made to the existing Building Management software and hardware system in order to control the heat, ventilation, and air conditioning supplied to all areas of the prison, including the hospital. These upgrades must interface with the existing system. Additionally, Johnson Controls is the sole manufacturer of the Johnson Controls FX-80 series supervisory controllers needed to upgrade the HVAC system at FMC Devens. The integration of a new system from an alternative manufacturer raises various security, warranty, and cost concerns. In addition, the installation of a new system would not be cost effective. In order to meet the Government’s requirement, it is essential that brand name specifications are met. Other manufacturer’s hardware and software may not communicate correctly with the existing technology and could possibly fail.

Based on this information, it has been determined the acquisition of the specific Johnson Controls items listed on RP 0148-19 is essential to satisfy the institution’s needs. The required items needed for this purchase are currently available on Federal Supply Schedule contract by multiple vendors.

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, Facility Manager Date bop55141 Typewritten Text 02/14/2019 bop55141 Typewritten Text bop55141 Typewritten Text bop21674 Typewritten Text bop21674 Typewritten Text bop21674 Typewritten Text 02/28/2019 bop21674 Typewritten Text