A. 02. JA Isabella Visitor Center_Final_Redacted.pdf

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This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the use of brand name equipment in a federal construction contract for the USFS Visitor's Center at Lake Isabella, CA. The key details are:

The total estimated cost of the brand name equipment is $19,990, which represents a cost reduction of approximately $750k by not using standard USACE cybersecurity equipment. The required equipment includes an access control system, security management software, door controllers, card readers, keypads, and power supplies that are pre-certified and accredited to interface with the existing USDA enterprise security system. The construction contract will be solicited as a small business set-aside. All offers received will be considered, and the J&A will be redacted and published with the solicitation as required. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable based on price analysis and the Independent Government Estimate.

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Control Number CESPK-24-126

Source Selection Information -- See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

I have reviewed this J&A and find the justification adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Program Manager:

Signature: Date:

Deputy District Counsel:

Signature: Date:

The construction contract will be solicited as a small business set-aside.

The estimated total cost of the equipment under this justification and approval for brand name usage is $19,990 and a cost reduction of approximately $750k by not using the USACE cybersecurity equipment. The estimated delivery period for this equipment will be in accordance with commercial practices and expected within the construction period of performance.

The equipment items named above are described in detail as follows:

CARD KEY OPERATED ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM (ACS) LNL-3300: This system is compliant with USDA HSPD-12 security requirements. Access Control system is pre-certified and pre-accredited with both hardware and software to interface with USDA Enterprise ePacs system and Government Local Area Network in building installations.

SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) SOFTWARE Lenel Pro-64RUP: Lenel Systems International “OnGuard” Series is the only vender authorized to connect to the existing USDA Enterprise system central server running this software. This is the only vender accredited by the UDSA physical security standards to interconnect to the USDA Enterprise National server. The equipment is required because it’s the only equipment that has been certified and accredited to put on the Government network and that interfaces the Enterprise server. Substitutions are not allowed on the Government network.

OUTPUT CONTROL MODULE (OCM) LNL-1200: The LNL-1200 series 2 is for use in low voltage, class 2 circuits only.

INPUT CONTROL MODULE (ICM) LNL-1100: The LNL-1100 series 2 is for use in low voltage, class 2 circuits only.

DOOR CONTROLLERS LENEL, LNL-1320: Dual Reader Interface (DRI) module for access control that supports control card readers, keypads, or readers with keypads. The DRI provides a link between the Intelligent System Controller and the card reader attached to the interface. Supports lock, unlock, and facility code offline access modules. Each module is individually addressed.

ACCESS CARD READERS, HID 920PHRNEK00004: FIPS 201 compliant proximity access card reader with 200-bit encryption. Must be compatible with HSPD012 LincPass cards and HID Corporate 1000 cards. iClass (USDA HSPD-12 Linc Pass compatible) Card swipe proximity reader in cast aluminum housing suitable for installation in interior and exterior locations subjected to weather.

KEYPADS, HID 921PHRNEK0002D: FIPS 201 compliant combination keypad and proximity access card reader with 200-bit encryption. Permanent Government employees have HSPD-12 approved LincPass cards. These cards shall be required to be read and used for this system to access building.

BADGE CARDS, 1386LGGMN: These shall be USDA serialized cards issued to the VAR for this project.

Enter all corporate cards for use in this system for persons that do not have LincPass cards. For this project 200 Cards need to be entered into ACS.

POWER SUPPLY FOR CONTROL BOARDS, LNL-AL600ULX-4CB6: Power supply for control boards, and field devices card readers, door position sensors.

BADGE PRINTER, Fargo DTC4500e: The printer(s) shall be a FARGO DTC4500e Card Printer/Encoder or equivalent capable of printing full-color images and text on PVC and polished PVC finish polyester cards. The cards may include proximity, contact smart, contactless smart, and magnetic stripe.

9. INTERESTED SOURCES: All offers received shall be considered. This document (J&A) will be redacted as necessary pursuant to FAR 5.102 and 6.305 and published with the solicitation as required by FAR 5.201 and AFARS 5153.9005, and any bids received shall be considered.

10. OTHER FACTORS

Procurement History: Every USFS building requiring an ACS have included the mandated products in paragraph 5.

Acquisition Data Availability: The scope of limited competition for this justification is restricted specifically to the brand name items listed in Paragraph 3 above. The remaining portions of the requirement are subject to full and open competition. Although the equipment required is brand name specific, the awardee will compete these items among suppliers who can provide the equipment on time to meet the approved construction schedule.

Urgent and Compelling: Not applicable.

11. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION: Include the following statement:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: DATE: _________________________

TITLE: Technical Lead SIGNATURE:

12. REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: Include the following statement:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TITLE: Senior Project Manager SIGNATURE:

13. FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. The determination will be based on price analysis, the Independent Government Estimate, and certified cost or price data will not be required.

TITLE: Contracting Officer SIGNATURE:

14. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

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

DATE: _________________________

TITLE: Contracting Officer SIGNATURE:

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