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- 140D0425Q0778
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This document is a Brand Name Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for the Department of the Interior and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The procurement seeks 200 Lutron C5-BMF-2A EcoSystem Ballast Modules and 200 Lutron C-FLEX RP-T5-4FT-2L-830-E1-M-G2 LED Retrofit Light Kits. Market research identified One Source Associates, Inc. as the sole regional distributor, with 3 small businesses and 2 large businesses potentially capable of providing Lutron parts. The justification emphasizes the need for genuine Lutron components to maintain warranty coverage and meet technical specifications for the NCI Shady Grove facility's existing Lighting Controls and Energy Saving Systems. The solicitation will be issued as a small business set-aside contract on SAM.gov, with the contracting officer determining that only one source is reasonably available under the specified circumstances.
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United States Department of the Interior
INTERIOR BUSINESS CENTER
Washington, DC 20240
BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY
USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) UNDER THE
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)
AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), 13.501(a)(ii), 6.305
SOL # 140D0425Q0778
1. Contracting activity/agency. Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Management (OM), Office of Space and Facilities Management (OSFM)
2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs.
• 200 Quantity - Lutron C5-BMF-2A EcoSystem Ballast Module
• 200 Quantity - Lutron C-FLEX RP-T5-4FT-2L-830-E1-M-G2 (2-T54f 3500K LED
Light Tubes, 1-LED Driver) Retrofit Light Kits
3. Identification of the single source to be solicited.
Lutron’s website indicates there is only one regional distributor, One Source Associates, Inc., through which all Lutron products must be purchased. Market research identified 3 small businesses and 2 large businesses who are potentially authorized resellers and capable of providing brand name Lutron parts.
The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) amount is The IGE was developed and provided by the COR as the Subject Matter Expert (SME). Calculations were based on General Service Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) published prices.
4. Reason for authority cited.
The contracting officer has determined that, given the circumstances of this contract, the specified brand name is essential to the requirement, and market research indicates that similar products either do not meet or cannot be modified to satisfy the agency’s needs.
5. Rationale.
Upgrading and replacing parts with genuine Lutron components ensure warranty coverage is maintained and that the technical specifications of the existing Lutron Lighting Controls and Energy Saving Systems at the NCI Shady Grove facility are fully met.
6. Market Research.
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