Attachment 5 JA Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) form for the use of other than full and open competition under FAR Part 12 for the acquisition of commercial products and services.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Contract Services Directorate in Columbus, Ohio is seeking to acquire CCTV, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and Access Control System (ACS) maintenance services for the DFAS JBL Force Protection facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. The required delivery date is June 25, 2026, and the acquisition includes options. The justification cites RFO 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) as the statutory authority for non-competitive procurement. The Government determined that only vendors with Lenel-certified credentials and authorized reseller status for Lenel, Bosch, and Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) can perform the required services due to the proprietary nature of the integrated system architecture, access to restricted software and firmware updates, and specialized technical expertise. Required services include routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, system administration, and equipment installation or removal. An RFI was posted on March 6, 2026 and closed on March 19, 2026, resulting in eight vendor responses. Of these, only two vendors (one large and one small business) demonstrated the required Lenel certifications, authorized reseller status, and fair market pricing. The Government concluded that fewer than two responsible small business concerns capable of performing at fair market prices exist, thereby justifying limited competition procedures. The Government will continue market research and monitor OEM certification practices to remove barriers to competition in future acquisitions.