Attachment 7 Redacted Brand Name Only Justification_Redacted.pdf

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Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition under FAR Part 13

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

Per FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), this requirement is for supplies and services and exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) but is not greater than $7.5 million and the Contracting Officer reasonably expects, based on the nature of the supplies or services sought and on market research, that offers will only include commercial items.

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Acquisitions Directorate

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

Brand Name Justification for a new award

3. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including estimated value):

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) requires brand name furniture from the following brand names, Haworth, Miller Knoll and Steelcase.

In addition to the furniture, the services required include but are not limited to custom design service, knockdown and removal of existing systems furniture, warehousing, and installation and service of the various types of furniture.

The IDIQ ceiling for this requirement will be $7,000,000.00 over five years.

4. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique certifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

This requirement is limited to the following brand names, Haworth, Miller Knoll and Steelcase. These brand names are the only brands of office furniture that will meet all the needs of the Government. These brands have been installed and used throughout USU for 20 years. Limiting the requirement to only these three (3) brands of furniture will ensure aesthetic continuity throughout the University, have the ability to utilize parts and components for redesigns or department relocations, and maintain existing furniture warranties.

5. Procedures of FAR 13.5 were or will be used in accordance with 41 USC 1901 or the authority of 41 USC 1903 (including publicizing required justifications): _X___ Yes

No

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If the notice to the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) will not be publicized, as required by FAR Subpart 5.2, indicate which exception under FAR 5.202 applies:

This J&A will be posted to the GPE along with any subsequent solicitation that is posted to the GPE IAW 13.501(a)(1)((iv).

6. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost/price to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

It is anticipated that an IDIQ award will be made. The base IDIQ will not have any pricing associated with it. Each Task Order pricing will be evaluated at the individual Task Order level. All Task Order pricing will be evaluated for fair and reasonableness.

7. Description of market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:

A Sources Sought Notice was posted to Contract Opportunities 18 November 2022 requesting capability statements and relevant experience summaries. Six (6) potential service providers responded. Market research conducted determined that the required brand name furniture is available from two (2) or more small business vendors who are authorized resellers of the required brand name furniture: Haworth, Miller Knoll and Steelcase.

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

None.

9. Listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition:

None.

10. Statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barrier to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:

The Government will continue to monitor the industry and attempt to remove any barriers to competition and will work to identify other potential sources for any future requirements. However, due to consistency requirements and storage limitations he brands noted in previous sections are the only brand that can meet the Government’s needs.

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Certifications

Technical/Requirements Personnel:

As evidenced by the signature below, the technical/requirements personnel have certified that any supporting data contained herein which is their responsibility is both accurate and complete.

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Contracting Officer:

I hereby certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I have determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

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Approved Disapproved

Competition Advocate:

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Approved Disapproved

Approveded