T04_JOTFOC Sole Source_FAR 13.5.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

FBI Visitor Screening Facility, Dallas, TX PBS, Region 7, Acquisition Services Division

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

A sole source procurement is anticipated for the purchase of a pre-fabricated visitor screening facility for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Dallas, TX Field Office.

The security screening facility will be purchased from Par-Kut International, Inc.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

The FBI has a requirement for a visitor screening facility at their Dallas, TX Field Office located at One Justice Way, Dallas, TX. The installation of the screening facility will be part of a larger project which will be completed by the lessor. The installation of the screening facility will be completed by the lessor. Originally the lessor was going to be responsible for the purchase of the screening station as well as the required installation as part of the larger construction project. GSA determined the Par-Kut building would be Government-owned property and should be purchased by the Government as to not cause issues with the lease procurement which is currently pending congressional approval.

In an attempt to standardize the visitor screening facilities at all FBI locations, Par-Kut International, Inc. was selected as the sole designer and manufacturer of the buildings.

Par-Kut International, Inc. developed the design drawings for the Par-Kut model PK- 1823-FBI which has been used to manufacture the visitor screening facilities at other FBI locations. The FBI Program of Requirements specifies the Par-Kut model which is to be utilized for the project. Since this requirement was originally part of the lessor’s construction project, the FBI had approved the model and the design portion was completed by Par-Kut in 2018. Par-Kut provided the lessor with a quote construction including the design documents. The lessor paid for the design drawings prior to the Government taking over the procurement of the building. Par-Kut will provide a credit for the design which has already been paid.

The estimated value of this procurement is $196,344.00 after the credit for the design.

The total cost estimate for the building and design is $218,159.00 before credit of $21,815.00.

IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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DEMONSTRATION THAT THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE

AUTHORITY CITED

FAR allows for the use of other than full and open competition when required supplies are available from only one source. The design drawings for the Par-Kut model PK-1823-FBI are proprietary and cannot be used by another manufacturer. The FBI selected Par-Kut International, Inc. as the sole supplier of the visitor screening stations at all FBI locations in an attempt to standardize design and operations. Par-Kut International, Inc. designed the original building for the FBI. The building requires only minor adjustments for each location which reduces the architect and engineering costs for each building.

EFFORTS TO SOLICIT TO AS MANY SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE

Since this is a justification for a sole source procurement and the intent is to purchase from the only authorized seller, other sources will not be solicited.

DETERMINATION THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST WILL BE FAIR AND

REASONABLE

Par-Kut International, Inc. The proposed cost for the building will be compared to the cost of other buildings that been procured by the Government to determine the cost fair and reasonable.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED

GSA purchased a visitor screening facility for the FBI’s Albany, NY Field Office in 2018 which used the same approved design drawings with minor adjustments.

OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

None.

LIST OF SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION

None.

STATEMENTS OF ACTION TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

N/A

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

This justification is limited to the scope, quantity and duration essential to procure the requested services. The only known source at this time authorized to provide the visitor screening facilities for the FBI is Par-Kut International, Inc. The FBI’s Program of Requirements which details the specifications for the facility and the manufacturer is included in the file. The design documents have been completed and paid for this project and cannot be used by another manufacturer due to the proprietary nature.

The contracting officer has determined that the actions taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR and the source specified precludes full and open competition. It is in the best interest of the Government to purchase the product described above from Par-Kut International, Inc.

The information contained in the justification for other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge.

Approved by:

Contracting Officer, 7PQC