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Control Number: MVN-26-0014

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JUNE 2025

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition

Program/Equipment: Purchase of Office Furniture for Engineering Division

Authority:

Amount: $900,000.00

Prepared by: Angela C. Day Phone: (504) 862-1047 Contract Specialist Date: 7/21/26 E-mail: Angela.C.Day@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officer: Christopher Nuccio Contracting Officer

Phone: (504) 862-2704 Date: 7/21/26

E-mail: Christopher.Nuccio@usace.army.mil

Technical: David Ulm Phone: (504) 862-2162 Landscape Architect Date: 7/21/26 E-mail: David.M.Ulm@usace.army.mil

Requirements: David Ulm Phone: (504) 862-2162 Landscape Architect Date: 7/21/26 E-mail: David.M.Ulm@usace.army.mil

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Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Small Business:

Nesrin Comez-Vance Phone: (504) 862-2620 Procurement Analyst, OSB P E-mail: Nesrin.Comez-Vance@usace.army.mil

Legal Counsel:

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Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition

1. Requiring Activity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, Engineering Division

2. Contracting Activity:

3. Description of Action:

4. Description of Supplies/Services: The office furniture purchase requirement is necessary to support Engineering Division with their phase of office updates as approved by the district. The requirement includes specific name brand manufactured office furniture so that it matches all other phases of furniture in the building.

Item Quantity Delivery Date Estimated Unit Price

Estimated Value

Office Furniture Purchase

1 Job 30 SEPT 2026 $900,000.00 $900,000.00

Authority Cited:

Reason for Authority Cited: In researching of previous similar requirements, it is determined only one source via GSA has the ability to fulfill the needs of this action.

Knoll, Inc. was awarded the previous furniture contracts and proven to be a responsible vendor for acquiring office furniture and accessories, like the ones in this requirement.

Background: All phases of office furniture have been manufactured and purchased through Kimball International and Knoll, Inc. The previous task orders were awarded to Knoll, Inc. because they had majority of the furniture needed on those task orders. Knoll and Kimball International have a teaming agreement and both companies

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This specific task order is strictly for the Knoll manufactured furniture, therefore will be sole sourced to Knoll, Inc. through GSA.

Justification: In accordance with GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii) and specifying brand name or brand name equivalent descriptions, or proprietary specifications or standards shall be supported in accordance with the U.S.C. and in accordance with DFARS 206.302- 1(c)(2). All existing office furniture systems have been manufactured by Knoll. It is imperative that we continue to use the same manufacturer throughout the district so all office furniture matches and coincides with each division.

This furniture and manufacturer selection is a part of the MVN Master Plan for renovating the offices. This order includes cubicle wall panels and desks that are the only ones compatible with the existing systems already installed through previous phases of this furniture plan.

b. Alternatives: No alternatives will suffice. There would be cost duplications and the re-purchasing of whole new office systems if we went with a different manufacturer.

c. Impact if not approved: Continuation of increased time and cost to projects.

7. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Previous phases of the furniture plan include multiple GSA task orders to both Kimball and Knoll, as per their teaming agreement.

a. Effective competition: In the first phase contract, an RFQ was posted to GSA to multiple vendors. There were 18 who submitted quotes. Only one quote proved capable and in award-able range. It would be in the best interest to sole source this action to Knoll, Inc. The cost of re-competing this requirement would cause delays and cost more to the Government.

b. Subcontracting competition: None

Actions to Increase Competition: In accordance with GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii) Only one source is capable of providing the products, services, or solution required at the level of quality required because the products, services, or solutions are unique or highly specialized.

Market Research:

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a. Procurement history.

Contract Action Number

Contractor Procurement Method

Amount (est.) Period of Performance

W912P8-24-F-0160 Knoll, Inc Sole Source

FAR 6.302-1

$70,000.00 01 August 2024 through 30 August

W912P8-25-F-0032 Knoll, Inc Sole Source

FAR 6.302-1

$162,700.26 11 April 2025 through 21 July

W912P8-25-F-0087 Knoll, Inc Sole Source

FAR 6.302-1

$106,574.74 4 June 2025 through 07 November 2025

JUNE 2025

10. Technical Certification: 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.

David Ulm Landscape Architect

11. Requirements Certification: 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.

David Ulm Landscape Architect

12. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

Christopher Nuccio Contracting Officer

13. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Christopher Nuccio Contracting Officer