Panduit_Brand_Name_J__A_SIGNED.PDF

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

BRAND NAME ONLY

Justification and Approval to acquire Panduit brand components for Bldg. 240 HQ Comm Remodel

SUBJECT: Purchase Panduit brand components

ABSTRACT: IAW, the government proposes contractor to purchase Panduit products. The Government refers to alleging in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 that there is “Only one brand name specific and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements in order to meet the agency’s standardization program.” The required written justification and approvals are as follows:

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY - The contracting agency responsible for this action is the Tulsa Air National Guard Base Contracting Office, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION - The nature of the contractual action for which approval is sought is the purchase of Panduit Face plates, connectors, cable management and patch panels as needed. Panduit is the brand specific hardware equipment needed due to existing base standardization, existing tools, environment, bench stock and operating procedures.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES – Request a vendor to provide Brand name specific Panduit assets.

A. Quad Faceplate: Panduit CFPSL4WHY (angle-face plates) B. Jack Module: Panduit CJ688TGBU C. Mini-Com Module (When required): Panduit CMDSAQLCBL ---- BL with LC SR/SR D. Cabling: Panduit PUP6504BU-UY Blue Plenum rated Cat-6E (Standard T568B or equivalent) E. CATV (When required): Panduit CMFEI with CFP1E1 Faceplate F. Patch Panel (When required): Panduit DP6 Plus 48-port CAT-6

Cable management (When required): Vertical-Panduit NRVF6 Horizontal-Panduit WMP1E

4. Vendor will provide all items listed above to the Tulsa Air National Guard.

5. AUTHORITY CITED – FAR 6.302-1

6. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED: Panduit products provide base with NGB standardization and uniformity with the rest of facility IT components. No changes will be required for maintainer’s tools, replacement bench stock inventory or modification to existing operating procedures. Furthermore it allows a centralized warranty contact and hardware interoperability.

7. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION – This item can be obtained competitively through NETCENTS; vendors are allowed to competitively provide cost estimate on equipment that is requested for above reasons stated in section 6.

8. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION – Due to brand name requirements as referenced, fair opportunity solicitation has been given for brand name item requirements.

9. MARKET SURVEY – Please compete Panduit brand name specific to maintain standardization in design and function with equipment. Brand name, mil-spec specific solicitation for multiple bids conducted for Price Fair and Reasonableness as well as comparable pricing on GSA.

10. INTERESTED SOURCES – Panduit brand products can be procured through a number of sources.

11. OTHER FACTORS - Not Applicable.

12. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION - “I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief."

SMSgt Marcus Hawkins, SMSgt, Cyber Operations Superintendent

138CF/SCO

REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION - “I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the J & A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

TYRONE J LOVE, Capt, ANG Commander

FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION – “I hereby determine that the anticipated cost for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.”

PROCURING CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION – “I certify that this J & A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

APPROVAL

Based on the forgoing justification, I hereby approve the purchase of this item on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 USC 2304(c) (1), subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for repair.

Daniel R. Tatro JFHQ – OK - P&C Office Contracting Officer

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