ATTACHMENT 3 - B56_B111 Brand Name or Equal - ANG20-0001a Veris Industries Redacted.pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) D M S

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SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS

FORM MAY BE USED DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR . THE CUSTOMER

SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

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N CAGE P C Fund Type

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3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

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ANG20-0001a

Veris Industries LLC

Requesting Brand name or equal for the following products from Veris Industries on the repair HVAC Bldg 56 and 111 projects. 1 Pressure transmitters. 2. Differential pressure transmitters. 3. Differential pressure transducers.

IAW DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2), this J&A is to allow the use of brand name or equal descriptions. Veris Industries is specifically identified in the specifications for both projects and list characteristics of the products for an or equal. The below descriptions is for the products:

1. Pressure transmitters shall be constructed to withstand 100% over-range pressure without damage, and to hold calibrated accuracy when subject to a momentary 50% over-range input. Pressure transmitters shall transmit a 0 to 5 VDC, 0 to 10 VDC, or 4 to 20 mA output signal. Maintain accuracy up to 20 to 1 turndown ratio. Reference Accuracy: +0.2% of ull span.

2. Differential pressure transmitters used for flow measurement shall be sized to the flow sensing device, and shall be supplied with Tee fittings. Shutoff valves in the high and low sensing pick-up lines shall only be provided for water to allow the balancing contractor and Owner a permanent, easy-to-use connection.

3. Differential pressure transducers shall be used to monitor air filter status. A complete installation kit shall be provided, including: static pressure taps, tubing, fittings.

This J&A is to support the unchanged verbiage in the specifications.

. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

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Different companies can provide the three brand name or equal products. The COR engaged with the A-E to state additional manufacturers or to re-word the specifications. Based on the specification for these products staying as is, this J&A is to cover the solicitation. During the pre-solicitation there were no challenges or remarks from the industry about the brand name or equal. The specifications allow vendors to submit "or equals" for approval.

In the future, specification will be screened by the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer Representative during the A-E submittal process to ensure any limitation on competition to include brand name or equals are removed if possible. This will allow an efficient construction phase during the solicitation. Additionally, this J&A will be posted with the solicitation for the full construction project under W50S8C-20-B-0001.