Award Notice - JA Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) form for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) permitting non-competitive procurement under Part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for commercial products and services.

The procurement covers the acquisition of two high-volume water pumps for Building 21A at DFAS Columbus, Ohio, with a required delivery date of September 15, 2026. The contracting activity is the DFAS Contract Services Directorate, and the requiring activity is HQ0104 DFAS Columbus, OH. The justification authorizes solicitation of a brand name or equal requirement for Bell & Gossett water pumps or equivalents. The government conducted market research through an RFI posted on both GSA and SAM.gov from March 26, 2026 to April 3, 2026, which yielded responses from four interested vendors. The technical analysis confirmed that no alternative manufacturers produce pumps matching the specific physical dimensions, mechanical footprint, and electrical efficiency requirements of the existing Bell & Gossett system. The statutory authority cited is RFO 6.103-1, based on the determination that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The rationale emphasizes that utilizing alternative manufacturers would necessitate extensive facility modifications across multiple trades (labor, engineering, electrical), resulting in costs far exceeding potential savings from full and open competition and causing unacceptable operational downtime. The form indicates this is not a follow-on to a previous non-competitive award and notes that a subsequent RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov to solicit offerings from as many potential vendors as possible.