A03 JA Sole Source_Signed.pdf

Version 3, JUN 2020 PREVIOUS VERSION IS OBSOLETE

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION for

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS VALUED BELOW $250K

☐ FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Soliciting from a single source ☐ FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) Brand name specification

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

☐ New Requirement

☐ Modification

ESTIMATED VALUE (inclusive of options):

FUND TYPE: YEAR:

1. NAME OF PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTOR / BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER:

2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

3. UNIQUE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE

REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

4. REASON WHY CONTRACTOR IS THE ONLY SOURCE CAPABLE OF MEETING MISSION REQUIREMENTS;

SPECIFICALLY, THE REASON NO OTHER SOURCE CAN MEET THE UNIQUE CAPABILITIES IN SECTION 3:

Is this a follow-on contract? yes☐ no☐ If yes, provide contract number: _____________________________

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

6. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which is included in the sections above, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER DIGITAL SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS DATE

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION (For Contracting Personnel Use):

8. CONTRACT SPECIALIST/PURCHASING AGENT REVIEW:

I have done my due diligence in verifying the information presented above by the requiring activity and have attempted to obtain competition to the maximum extent practicable.

NAME OF REVIEWER DIGITAL SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS DATE

9. ENDORSEMENT OF THE ACC-APG TENANT DIVISION CONTRACTING OFFICER

I hereby ☐approve / ☐disapprove this justification in accordance with the authority cited on this document.

Approval is based on the availability of funds and provided that the services and property herein described have been otherwise authorized for procurement.

NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER DIGITAL SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS DATE

chanel.d.williams Highlight

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to perform leak testing on the chemical, biological, and radiological filtration systems that supply clean air to office and living spaces at special protected sites of significant importance to national security. The testing needs to be performed while the structure, building, or ship is populated since evacuation of personnel is prohibitive due to cost. The measurement being taken and reported allows the operator to determine the percentage of leakage in a self contained collective protection system.

Market research was conducted in accordance with (IAW) Far 10.002(b)(2). Techniques used include: (i) contacting knowledgeable individuals in Government and industry regarding market capabilities to meet requirements, (ii) Reviewing the results of recent market research undertaken to meet similar, or identical requirements, (iv) Querying the Governmentwide database and other procurement instruments, and (vi) Obtaining source lists of similar items from other contracting activities.

Additionally, the contract specialist conducted market research to include checking the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search, researched historical Government contracts and conducted internet searches utilizing Microsoft Edge. IAW Far Part 8, required sources were searched to determine if the LMP-3000 was available, with no results.

Findings from a search of the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) engine using NAICS code 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and key phrase/word “Halocarbon monitor” and “Vertrel” identified zero (0) small business concerns with the capability of supporting this requirement.

A search of GSA advantage at gsaadvantage.gov/advantage/ws/catalog/product using the key words “Halocarbon Monitor” yielded two results. One from Trane, and one from TEquipment. Neither provides the vertrel option. When the key words “Halocarbon Monitor vertrel are used, there are zero results.

A search on sam.gov, and usaspending.gov for Government contracts awarded for similar purchases of Halocarbon Monitors found four awards by the Army. Those awards include: W91ZLK-19-P-0065 ($68,500); W911SR-19-P-0077 ($67,500.00); W911SR-17-P-0029 ($67,500), and W91ZLK-17-P-0054 ($68,500.00). All of these contracts were awarded on a Sole Source basis to NCS Corporation, as they are the only company that can meet all of DEVCOM’s requirements.

Based on the market research findings by the contracting office and the needs of the requiring activity it is recommended to be in the best interest of the Government to issue a sole source request for quote to NCS Corporation. The market research indicates there is no equivalent units that will meet DEVCOM's testing standards beyond the NCS LMP-300. A notice of intent to sole source will be posted on sam.gov.

In accordance with FAR 5.202(a)(13), this action will not be synopsized.