Attach 5 JA Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval form for procurement under Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) to permit use of other than full and open competition.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Contract Services Directorate, located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking to procure and replace two under-performing high-volume water pumps in Building 21A at the DFAS Columbus facility. The current pumps are original equipment past their 15-year lifecycle and require replacement. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, personnel, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, and management necessary to provide and replace both water pumps as defined in the Statement of Work. The required delivery/Point of Performance date is September 15, 2026. The estimated contract value is redacted in the document.

The justification cites RFO 6.103-1 as the statutory authority, stating that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements under DFAS 206.103-170(c). The rationale supports procurement of Bell & Gossett or equivalent high-volume water pumps as a "drop-in" requirement, citing significant cost increases and operational downtime associated with using alternative manufacturers. The existing chilled hot water infrastructure was specifically designed and engineered around Bell & Gossett equipment specifications. An RFI was posted on March 26, 2026, and closed on April 3, 2026, receiving responses from four interested vendors. Market research confirmed no alternative sources produce pumps matching the exact physical dimensions, alignments, and foundation requirements without requiring extensive facility modifications. The RFQ will be posted on sam.gov to solicit offerings from as many potential vendors as possible.