AG-3604-P-14-0019_Sole_Source_Justification.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Description of supplies or services required (including estimated value).

Furlong Industrial Systems, Inc. shall provide all labor and materials to provide the following: a protective covering for two Baltimore Air Coolers by applying Dura-Flex high strength, high performance mastic adhesive and primer; topcoat with 100% solids Dura-Flex Protective Coating System to provide a smooth seamless surface.

2. Which of the Following Circumstances Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition Applies:

* 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The Contractor has expertise in the required technique and is the only certified representative approved by the Baltimore Aircoil Company in the Madison, WI area.

3. A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

The Contractor is uniquely and amply qualified to perform the services outlined above.

The Contractor is qualified to perform the services outlined above, as they are Baltimore Aircoil Company trained and certified. Moreover, the Contractor has explicit knowledge and experience in performing the above mentioned work as well as being located near Madison Wisconsin.

4. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

Other options were considered, including soliciting other contractor services, but citing the reasons given in #3 above, Contractor is uniquely qualified to deliver results, products and services, quickly and efficiently. Additionally, using an HVAC contractor who is not trained in using the Baltimore Aircoil filler medium, or, using a different filler, would void any and all warranty of the HVAC system.

5. Is the Price Fair and Reasonable?

The contractor shall abide by Service Contract Act wages, and their price is considered to be fair and reasonable.

6. A description of market survey conducted and the results or a statement of reasons why market survey was not conducted.

The authority permitting other than full and open competition in this acquisition is in FAR 6.302- 3(a)(2)(ii), under the Application in 6.302-3(b)(2)(iii). This authority allows for other than full and open competition when the equipment or service is needed to “establish or maintain an essential engineering, research or development capability to be provided by a federally funded research and development center”, (i.e., the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), Forest Service, USDA). The service is needed to establish or maintain an essential capability of FPL Research.

7. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

None other than already stated above.

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

_/s/ Maria T. Evans_____________14 April 2014_____ Contracting Officer Date