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This SMALL-Business Set-Aside Request for

Quotations (RFQ) / Solicitation has two SEPARATE deadlines, as is noted below: (a) an August 2nd deadline for submittal of Statements of

Qualifications attempting to CONTEST this RFQ's /

Solicitation's stated SOLE-SOURCE intention; and

(b) an August 8th deadline for submittal of actual PROPOSALS-----as is specified below.

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ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET

FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY CONTINUATION SHEETS

SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

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NUMBER SHOWN IN BLOCK 4 INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS

OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS

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This SMALL-Business Set-Aside Request for

Quotations (RFQ) / Solicitation: (a) announces and attempts to justify the U. S. Department of

Transportation's (DOT's) intention to award, to a company named Total Automation Group (TAG), located at 45000 Underwood Lane, Suite F, Sterling, Virginia 20166, a SOLE SOURCE

Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (or other form of contract), for TAG's providing and installing, at

DOT's Headquarters location at 1200 New Jersey

Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C., Touch Screen

Controllers manufactured ONLY by Designed

Security Inc. (DSi), as specified in the Line

Items set forth below; but this RFQ ALSO (b) provides, to entities OTHER THAN TAG and to entities OTHER THAN DSi, an opportunity to e-mail, to DOT's james.mowery@dot.gov and to

Nimrod.Stephens@dot.gov and to

Hank.Clyatt@dot.gov and to Avi.Lopin@dot.gov and to Ellen.Polsky@dot.gov, not later than 11:30 PM

Eastern Daylight Time August 2nd, 2021, a

Statement of Qualifications attempting to prove that the NON-TAG submitter and / or the

NON-DSi-submitter is fully capable of providing and / or installing all of DOT's needed Touch

Screen Controllers at the high level of quality and efficiency indispensable to DOT.

In other words, this Solicitation is being published not only as a SOLE-SOURCE procurement contemplating TAG as the resulting sole-source contract-AWARDEE, but ALSO as a

BRAND-NAME-Justified procurement for the providing and installing of ONLY DSi-MANUFACTURED

Touch Screen Controller equipment at DOT.

This Firm-Fixed-Price project's work shall be performed at DOT's Southeast Federal Center

(SEFC), located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590, and the estimated delivery is 90 calendar-days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

This SMALL-Business Set-Aside Solicitation's

NAICS Code is 561621, which has a specified

SMALL-Business-SIZE-Standard of $22,000,000 of average annual company-gross-revenue obtained over a company's five most-recently-completed

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company-fiscal-years. Accordingly, no firm which has received an average of $22,000,000 or more of annual gross revenue, over the company's five most-recently-completed company-fiscal-years, would be eligible to submit a proposal (or a

Statement of Qualifications) in response to this

Solicitation.

DOT intends to use a

Lowest-Totally-Priced-Technically-Acceptable

(LTPA) methodology in selecting this RFQ's winning SMALL-Business Firm-Fixed-Price offeror----in which the phrase "Technically

Acceptable" means that an offeror must, in DOT's sole judgment and discretion, satisfy ALL of the technical requirements and other requirements specified in this RFQ / Solicitation and in this

RFQ's Line Items and in this RFQ's attached

Justification and in this RFQ's attached

Specifications Sheet.

Actual PROPOSALS (NOT mere Statements of

Qualifications) submitted in response to this

Solicitation shall be E-MAILED, by 11:30 PM

Eastern Daylight Time August 8th, 2021, to ALL of the following DOT addressees:

james.mowery@dot.gov, and Nimrod.Stephens@dot.gov

, and Hank.Clyatt@dot.gov , and Avi.Lopin@dot.gov

, and Ellen.Polsky@dot.gov .

508 Compliant: 508 EIT N/A

Delivery: 90 Days After Receipt Of Order

Delivery Location Code: WCF M-40

Rod Stephens

Office of Security (M-40)

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, W54-135

Washington DC 20590 USA

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00001 TSC8000-N3

Wireless Touch Screen Tablet for Four (4)

Walkways with Controller and Router

3 x $2,496.00 Each = $7,488.00

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00002 CUS

Custom Install Connectors on Back of TSC8000

Controller for Four (4) Walkways and Re-work

Current CRDC

3 x $130.00 Each = $390.00

00003 TSC8000-N6

Wireless Touch Screen Tablet for Seven (7)

Walkways with Controller and Router

1 x $3,744.00 Each = $3,744.00

00004 CUS

Custom Install Connectors on Back of TSC8000

Controller for Seven (7) Walkways and Re-work

Current CRDC

3 x $195.00 Each = $585.00

00005 Estimated Freight

00006 Installation (Labor/Programming)

T S C 8 0 0 0T S C 8 0 0 0

1402 Hawthorne St.

Bastrop, Texas 78602

Voice: 1-800-272-3555

Fax: 1-512-321-9181

E-mail: dsi@dsigo.com www.dsigo.com

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Touch Screen Controller Customers requiring the latest in technology can find familiar touch screen control capability in the New DSI

Touch Screen Controller for Optical Turnstiles. The DSI

Touch Screen Controller (TSC) interfaces with remote I/O modules through a dedicated wireless Ethernet network.

The TSC can wirelessly monitor and remotely control up to 8 lanes of Optical Turnstiles in one sleek, easy-to-use device. Customization is available. Please contact DSI for additional information and pricing.

• Easy installation

• Wireless

• Portable

• Touch screen control

• Remote access

• Adjustable volume

• Configurable text

• Audible and visual alarm indicators

• Visual indicators of bypass condition

TSC Series

1402 Hawthorne St.

Bastrop, Texas 78602

Voice: 1-800-272-3555

Fax: 1-512-321-9181

E-mail: dsi@dsigo.com www.dsigo.com

07/15

The TSC provides an efficient means of interface allowing easy control of the turnstiles nearby or on the other side of the building. The TSC displays the lane configuration with on screen indicators and control buttons for easy lane operation. The TSC includes a touch screen, router and controller. It is intuitive and requires no special training to operate. Turnstile alarm conditions are audible and visual.

Capable of having up to 4 touchscreen tablets with each control system.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power: 500ma 1 lane & 2 lanes 1 Amp 3 lanes & 4 lanes

1.5 Amp 5 lanes & 6 lanes

Touch screen control: Alarm acknowledge

Alarm Input: N/O dry contact

Bypass Output: Form C dry contact

Aux Output: Form C dry contact

Working Temperature: 0 to +70 Celsius

Desk top box: 9 x 14 x 2

Finish: Painted - Black

Controller

Touch Screen

Router

Touch Screen Controller Cancer & reproductive harm http://dsigo.com/ca-prop-65/

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

PR#: WC2021M40SECK0042

Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as the cognizant Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of a BetaSam.gov Contract Opportunities Small-Business-Set-Aside Competitive

Solicitation, under NAICS Code 561621, which has a specified Small Business-Size-Standard of $22,000,000 of average annual gross revenue over a company’s five most-recently-completed company fiscal-years, for the acquisition of Touch Screen Controllers for use by the U. S.

Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) South East Federal Center Security Officers.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity

U.S. Department of Transportation OST Office of Security (M-40)

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590-0001

Attn: Rod Stephens, Room W54-135

U.S. Department of Transportation OST, Acquisition Services (M-63)

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Room W83-311

Washington, DC 20590-0001

2. Nature/Description of Action(s)

This is Firm-Fixed-Price acquisition to purchase Touch Screen Controllers. This project’s resulting

Firm-Fixed-Price, for a one-time purchase, will be scrutinized, for reasonableness, by this procurement’s cognizant Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and cognizant Contracting Officer. It is anticipated that price will be funded using the following accounting data: 14SEC2021.1310.31025.1504002020. The estimated delivery is 90 calendar-days After

Receipt of Order (ARO).

Purchase Summary:

Manufacture Item Long Description Qty

Designed

Security, Inc.

Wireless touch screen tablet for 4 walkways with controller and router

Designed

Security, Inc.

Custom install connectors on back of TSC8000 controller for 4 walkways and re-work current CRDC

Designed

Security, Inc.

Wireless touch screen tablet for 7 walkways with controller and router 1

Designed

Security, Inc.

Custom install connectors on back of TSC8000 controller for 7 walkways and re-work current CRDC

Total

Automation

Freight 1

Group, Inc.

Total

Automation

Group, Inc.

Installation (Labor/Programming) 1

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The Designated Security, Inc. (DSi) Touch Screen Controller (TSC) interfaces with remote I/O modules through a dedicated wireless Ethernet network. The TSC can wirelessly monitor and remotely control up to eight (8) lanes of Optical Turnstiles in one sleek, easy-to-use device.

The existing lobby turnstile key switch control system has been installed and in use for the past 12 years. It is now showing serious signs of wear and tear and only intermittent control is present at all four (4) SEFC lobby turnstile control stations. Security is replacing this outdated control system with modern touch screen and wireless technology that will not wear out over extended use. Touch screen technology will also create a more efficient and aesthetically pleasing workspace by reducing clutter on lobby desks.

4. Statutory Authority permitting other than full and open competition

FAR 6.302-1 – only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Supporting Rationale for the Authority Cited

Designed Security Inc (DSi) is the manufacturer for the products required. The South East Federal

Center (SEFC), which headquarters the US. Department of Transportation (DOT), utilizes DSi hardware for the entire facility’s pedestrian entrance lobby turnstile system. The system has been in place since 2007 and continues operates effectively with minimal upkeep and maintenance costs.

The system is also fully integrated with DOT’s Physical Access Control System (PACS). To consider another turnstile manufacturer would be cost prohibitive as a significant investment would be required by the government to procure a new system from a different manufacturer. Additionally, modifying existing DSi equipment or considering cross integrating with another turnstile manufacturer might produce unfavorable results that could in turn create a security vulnerability at SEFC. Consequently, in order to be compatible with DOT’s existing system, only DSi turnstile controls will meet the needs of DOT. Using incompatible (i.e. non-DSi) products would mean procuring a full new turnstile system and its integration into the PACS, which is cost prohibitive and would exceed the DOT Office of Security budgetary constraints.

DSi has two authorized vendors for support on the east coast: Total Automation Group, Inc. (TAG) and Access Management Solutions (AMS). Of the two vendors provided to us by the manufacturer, Total Automation Group (TAG) is the only vendor that will meet DOT’s needs, as they are the only vendor with an office within the National Capitol Region. Because the physical location of the turnstiles is in Washington DC, DOT requires the vendor to be located in the National Capital Region The additional costs and incident response time associated with travel for a vendor outside the region would present unacceptable risks for a security-sensitive product. Additionally, TAG has

DSi products listed on their GSA schedule and has previously performed services for DOT.

6. Efforts to ensure offers are solicited from as many potential sources as possible

As noted above, DOT requires DSi products for compatibility with its existing system, and there are only two authorized vendors of DSi products on the East Coast, with only one within the National Capitol Region.

7. Determination Costs to Government are Fair and Reasonable

DOT’s cognizant COR and cognizant Contracting Officer will jointly assess the reasonableness of all Cost Proposals received by DOT from companies whom DOT determines are fully qualified to perform this project at the high level of quality and efficiency indispensable to DOT.

8 . Description of Market Research

Based on the COR’s manufacture and internet research, there are no other brands, except DSi which can be depended upon to function at the high level of quality indispensable to the fulfillment of the mission of DOT’s Office of Security and continue to be compatible with

DOT’s existing turnstile system, nor are there any other authorized vendors other than TAG in the National Capital Region.

9. Any Other Supporting Facts

N/A

10. Sources that expressed an interest in the acquisition

This point remains to be determined from the response(s) which DOT receives regarding the published-by-DOT Request for Quotations / Solicitation that contains this Justification as an attachment.

11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition

The CO and COR know of no barriers to competition. No known restraining hand of any kind— commercial or governmental or economic or political—is preventing or discouraging any capable entrepreneur from hereafter developing and bringing to market an improved security system which might render DSi obsolete. But this Justification necessarily stands not on any such possible—and even hoped-for—future advances in the free marketplace, but rather on the brands and technologies now available for purchase by DOT.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

SIGNATURE/DATE:

Name: Rod Stephens

Title: Physical Security Specialist

REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

SIGNATURE/DATE:

Name: Rod Stephens

Title: Physical Security Specialist

ORDERING ACTIVITY CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

SIGNATURE/DATE:

Name:

Title: Contracting Officer