24Q0073_Single Source Justification.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

PURSUANT TO FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

This is a justification to solicit from a single source for an acquisition being conducted by the Department of State, DTO, Lima.

2. A description of the supplies or services required (including estimated value).

The requirement is to provide office furniture at Chancery, Lima. The estimated value for the entire period of performance is $56,000.00, including options. These supplies/services require that office furniture, including desks, overhead shelves, cabinet and accessories. This will allow the Office of DTO\Systems to accomplish a 29-year-old office furniture replacement.

3. An identification of the circumstances that preclude competition:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), the Contracting Officer has deemed only one source reasonably available based on the following:

☒ Other .- Post has not been possible to get local furniture with the same quality of the furniture purchased for the rest of the Offices.

The purchase of this specific brand name would allow getting savings when some parts are required to fix or replace because there would be some important stock of spare parts. Trying to purchase furniture from other brands in Lima could get products with low quality, and finally it would be necessary to replace the furniture again.

4. Supporting information and facts.

This is a sole source justification to purchase and install KNOLL Furniture for Lima DTO Office\Systems at the Chancery Building. The purchase and installation of this brand of furniture by a certified installer would allow matching the office with the rest of third floor including style, color and pattern and would avoid duplication of cost to the Government for keeping in our warehouse spare parts in case of repair or future modifications.

These supplies/services require KNOLL Furniture model Reff Profile including work surfaces, pedestals, and cabinets. The furniture finishing may be Knoll´s Medium Oak (Y329) on Techwood Veneer (V1). The proposal must include all the expenses including taxes, customs and shipping expenses until the final delivery in Lima Embassy Warehouse.

The supplier must demonstrate to be a certified installer to provide the installation service. This requirement will allow DTO Office\Systems to be renewed with modern furniture and matching their administrative office with the rest of the building.

Knoll Manufacturer is a GSA Supplier and part of OBO Furniture Program, and their products are protected for patent rights, which allow them to manufacture the products with the same style, color and pattern, which is being used in Lima Post Buildings.

The purchase of this specific brand name would allow getting savings when some parts are required to fix or replace because there would be some important stock of spare parts. Trying to purchase furniture from other brands in Lima could get products with low quality, and finally it would be necessary to replace the furniture again.

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM OFFICE SIGNATURE:

Name: Richard Barsanti Date Title: Acting DTO

DTO

APPROVAL

CO SIGNATURE:

Name: Curt T Whittaker Date:

Title: Contracting Officer

GSO