Attachment A_Brand Name Justification_47QSSC24Q2224.pdf

47QSSC-24-Q-2224

Brand Name Justification IAW FAR 6.302.1(c)

MEMO FOR THE RECORD

REQUISITION NUMBER: N6247A-4149-00C6

REQUESTING AGENCY: Naval Air Station North Island, Rogers Rd, BLDG-654, Coronado

CA 92135

POC: Allyson Giles, Allyson.j.giles.civ@us.navy.mil

CONTRACTING OFFICE: General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition

Service (FAS), Global Supply Chain Management (SCM), New York

1. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: This justification is in response to a request received from Naval Air Station North Island Coronado for the one time purchase of a single

TRANE 8.5 ton HVAC package. Manufacturer: TRANE. Part Number: YSJ102A3S0L. This

Limited Source Justification is being solicited as an open market Request for Quote (RFQ) on SAM.gov. Therefore, FAR 6.302-1(c) is being invoked to limit sources to only this

Manufacturer.

Manufacturer: TRANE, Part Number: YSJ102A3S0L, Description: 8.5 ton HVAC package

208-230 3PH, 60 HZ, R410A GAS Heat DX Cooling, Low Gas Heat. Manual Outside

Damper, seismic roof curb. Estimated Cost: $14,925.00 (plus GSA markup)

Estimated Delivery: 14-16 weeks ARO due to lead time from factory.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES: This is an HVAC package unit with

DX cooling and gas heating, to be installed on top of an existing roof and existing ductwork.

The system is an 8.5 ton HVAC unit that must fit currently existing ductwork for TRANE

YHC102F3RXA08 / 152010551L. This will replace the existing unit. It is the intent that

GSA SCM obtain the requested part number for the NAB-624 quarterdeck area. The building is a secured location with no windows or doors that can be left open. Temperatures can thus reach uncomfortable extremes and without the unit operating there is no source of ventilation.

3. SUPPORTING RATIONALE: On 28 May 2024 the requiring agency submitted the purchase request to the GSA A05 New York office. This requirement package included a

Limited Source Justification. The replacement unit must be TRANE brand to be able to fit the existing roof mounts. Selection of any other manufacturer’s equipment would create additional expenditures; require extensive construction/modification to the current duct plan

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including the removal and installation of a new mount on the roof at significant cost and time to the Government. Each manufacturer unit has unique footprints and will not match the existing Trane footprint and duct plan as a result.

4. BEST VALUE DETERMINATION: A best value determination will be documented. Prior to placing the order, the Contracting Officer will seek price reductions. Additionally, notice of this Brand Name only action will be posted on SAM.gov. Award of any product other than the above-mentioned brand name product would not be in the best interest of the

Government at this time. The selection of another manufacturer's equipment would incur significant additional charges to the Government. A best value determination will be documented.

5. MARKET RESEARCH: In accordance with FAR 6.303-2(b)7,The overall goal of GSA

FAS is to provide the Government a fast and efficient way for federal agencies to requisition commodities at reasonable prices with prompt, cost effective delivery and services. The customer provided detailed market research to justify this RFQ as a brand name justification.

The aforementioned product carries unique capabilities that meet the Government’s requirement as designed and cannot be met with any other system or through modifications to an existing system.

6. PCO DETERMINATION: In accordance with FAR 6.303-2(b)(12), I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the above, I hereby determine that it is in the best interest of the Government and most appropriate for this acquisition to be Brand Name only.

Candace Grella

GSA SCM

Contracting Officer

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6/11/2024