B.06 Sole Source J&A - Monaco.pdf

This Justification Review Document from the National Guard Bureau details a sole-source procurement for an Upgrade Monaco System. The document justifies a single-source contract with Monaco Enterprises, Inc. for upgrading their fire protection monitoring system, citing the company as the sole manufacturer and provider of the proprietary Fire Alarm Reporting System (FARS) currently in use at Joe Foss Field. The upgrade involves replacing existing D-21 CPU equipment with the latest technology and software updates, including a Windows 11 Monaco Enterprises CPU with current Windows 11 RMT ready software.

The procurement is being conducted under 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for solicitation from a single source. The previous upgrade was completed under a GSA Brand Name or Equal contract in September 2020. The contracting activity is the 114 Mission Support Contracting unit, with Capt Jeremiah Minter serving as the Contracting Officer. The document notes that research will continue to determine if alternative solutions are available, but currently, parts and upgrades can only be completed by Monaco's authorized distributors due to the system's proprietary nature.