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Brand Name Justification (BNJ) – Lebanon LAMS-V and Installation Support Services

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION (BNJ)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(1)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY, CONTRACTING ACTIVITY, and Document being approved:

Contracting Activity: General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Acquisition Operations Division/Large SOP 819 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX 76102

Requiring Activity: US Army TACOM ILSC/S-PSID 20 General Greene Ave.

Natick, MA 01760

Delivery Task ID No.: ID22200123 Description of Requirement: Two (2) Large Area Maintenance Shelters - Vehicles (LAMS-V) and Installation Support Services in Lebanon Brand Name: Celina Procurement Vehicle/Category: Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)/339920S Period of Performance: 140 days (20 weeks) ARO Estimated Procurement Value: $1,020,280.00

2. NATURE OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED:

This action is to request the approval for a Brand Name Justification (BNJ), one-time delivery order for the supply of two (2) Large Area Maintenance Shelters - Vehicles (LAMS-V), P/N C24S075X128V001, to include in-country installation support services, P/N SVCOCONUSMEHZ within or near Beirut, Lebanon for the Government of Lebanon.

The client is the United States Army, Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD), Integrated Logistic Support Center (ILSC), located in Natick, MA.

TACOM has a fully implemented and funded Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the Government of Lebanon, LOA FMS Case Designator #QE-B-URR.

This justification serves to support brand-name procurement in accordance with the requirements specified in the LOA on behalf of Government of Lebanon, FMS LOA Case QE-B-URR and FAR 8.405-6(b)(1), item(s) peculiar to one manufacturer as follows:

LOA

Line #

Description Manufacturer Part Number QTY

043 Celina’s Large Area Maintenance Shelter (LAMS) 75' x128' (with liner, flooring and HVAC option)

CELINA TENT C24S075X128V001 2 EACH

043 Installation Support Services within or near Beirut, Lebanon

CELINA Tent SVCOCONUSMEHZ LOT

DocuSign Envelope ID: 048E9473-5DB1-4034-BF7F-8CC5B71D8FE2

It is anticipated that the Delivery Order will be awarded against the Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), in accordance with FAR 8.405-1, ordering procedures for supplies, and services not requiring a statement of work

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

TACOM/SAMD has a fully implemented and funded FMS LOA for the Government of Lebanon, FMS Case QE-B- URR. The required Celina Tent’s LAMS-V, P/N #C24S075X128V001 and installation, P/N #SVCOCONUSMEHZ, is being procured as specified by the LOA that requires a specific brand name, part number, to include in-country installation support services in Lebanon.

The manufacturer of the LAMS-V is Celina Tents. Funds are available for obligation within FY21. All actions and final billings must be complete before 31 July 2025.

Period of Performance: 140 days (20 weeks) after receipt of order (ARO). Period of Performance for installation of two (2) LAMS-V shelters is 112 days (16 weeks) after confirmed delivery of product and confirmation of site preparation. Overall Period of Performance is 252 days (36 weeks) ARO.

Shipping and handling terms are F.O.B. Origin. Inspection and acceptance shall be at CONUS Origin. Pick-up will be at the manufacturer’s facility or at the vendor’s loading doc. TACOM/SAMD will arrange transportation through the Defense Transportation System (DTS).

Shipping Instructions:

MAPAC: BQEC00

SHIP TO MARK FOR:

OFFICE OF DEFENSE COOPERATION

FMS HAP MANAGER 1206

LINDA WARDAN 961-4-543800

C O LEBANESE ARMED FORCES HQ

YARZE, LEBANON

The following Requisition number has been established by TACOM/SAMD: BQEC7402559043

This is a firm-fixed price, one-time delivery order. The estimated dollar value is $1,020,280.00. TACOM has provided MIPR 11552414 to fully fund this requirement.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND SUPPORTING RATIONALE

This acquisition will be conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program, FAR 8.401.

The primary statutory authorities for MAS are Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251 ET SEQ), and Title 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies.

The United States (USG) offers to sell to the Government of Lebanon via LOA FMS Case Designator # QE-B-URR.

This acquisition will be procured against the Multiple Award Schedule, GSA Category 339920S. FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) applies when items are peculiar to one manufacturer.

In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(i), this BNJ will be posted to the eBuy website along with the Request for Quote (RFQ) .

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED:

The requested item is being procured by the US Government in support of the Arms Export Control Act for the Government of Lebanon. The required items are procured as specified by the LOA FMS that requires a specific brand name, part number. No other like and/or similar products will meet the needs of the requesting country.

Celina Tent is the manufacturer of the LAMS-V. A review of the GSA Advantage revealed the LAMS-V is currently available on GSA Advantage! under GSA Category 339920S.

Therefore, given the Government’s unique requirements as specified in the LOA with the Government of Lebanon, FMS Case Designator #QE-B-URR and authority cited under FAR 8.405-6(b)(1), limiting items peculiar to one manufacturer is justified. No other like and/or similar products will meet the needs of the requesting country.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS TO SOLICIT AS MANY OFFERS AS PRACTICABLE OR EXCEPTION

The required LAMS-V manufactured by Celina Tent is the only brand capable of meeting the Government’s needs as defined by the LOA. Until it is determined that the LAMS-V model no longer meets the Government’s needs, model must continue to be procured. To ensure the above requirement is met, TACOM will continue to evaluate the capabilities of other brands/models through continuing market research and changing needs of TACOM and the Government of Lebanon. Continued efforts in this regard will ensure the Government utilizes the most efficient and economical provider.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE

REPUBLIC WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE AND REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE:

A best value determination will be documented. Prior to placing the order, the Contracting Officer will seek price reductions from any qualified vendor quoting the required part numbers listed above. Quotes will be reviewed to ensure that pricing and terms are in accordance with the quoter’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract.

The Contracting Officer anticipates the use of variety of price analysis techniques in order to substantiate price reasonableness of the items requested in the award decision document. These techniques included, but not limited to the following:

Requesting recent commercial and Government sales history Direct competitive pricing comparisons Making indirect pricing comparisons to:

o the same or similar items in the marketplace, o competitive published price lists, and o Independent Government Estimates.

8. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET SURVEY CONDUCTED:

Market research revealed the LAMS-V was not available through AbilityOne, Unicore (Federal Prison Industries), Green Procurement Compilation or Interagency Contract Directory Portal. However, it is currently available on GSA Advantage under the Multiple Award Schedule, GSA Category 339920S.

9. OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION

All facts supporting this justification have been provided above.

10. LIST OF SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION

As indicated by the Technical Representative signature below, the LAMS-V is manufactured and sold by Celina Tent under their GSA Schedule contract and through authorized reseller(s).

11. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS OF COMPETITION

The LAMS-V manufactured by Celina Tent is only brand capable of meeting the Government’s needs as defied by the LOA. Until it is determined that LAMS-V no longer meets the Government’s requirements, this brand-name, part number must continue to be procured. To ensure the above requirement is met, TACOM will continue to evaluate the capabilities of other brands/models through continuing market research and changing needs of TACOM. Continued efforts in this regard will ensure the Government utilizes the most efficient and economical provider.

The Government will continue to search both the Internet for possible sources of supply in addition to synopsizing any intent to negotiate with a single source for future requirements, thereby keeping industry aware that the Government is aware of no other sources for the required items. Additionally, this justification will be posted to beta.SAM within fourteen (14) days of award for a minimum of thirty (30) days in accordance with FAR Subpart 8.405-6(a)(2)(i).

GSA conducts continuous market surveys on products to determine the availability of qualified sources for meeting mission-critical objectives. Furthermore, TACOM’s Program managers attend conferences, expos, demonstrations, and review trade publications to keep current on industry offerings and potential suppliers for these types of items.

12. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

In accordance with FAR Subpart 8.405-6(c) and on behalf of the requiring agency, the undersigned client agency Technical Representative hereby certifies that the required items described herein from Celina Tent, is the only appropriate equipment that will meet the minimum needs of the Government and the basis for the justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further understand that the facts I have presented will be solely relied upon to make the determination to limit competition, and sources for this procurement.

Frank J. Svoboda, Team Leader Solider-PSID Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL:

The contracting officer has determined that the appropriate actions were taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR Subpart FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B). The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief.

Contracting Activity:

Melissa Salvatore Date Contracting Officer, Large SOP (7QFAD)

SVOBODA.FRANK.J.114776

Digitally signed by

SVOBODA.FRANK.J.1147768474

Date: 2020.10.30 14:35:16 -04'00'

10/30/2020

Branch Chief, Large SOP (7QFAD) Date

Assistant Regional Counsel (LD7) Date

Director, Assisted Acquisition Division (7QFA) Date

Competition Advocate Certification:

I, the approving authority, determine that the actions taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR 8.405-6(b)(1). The signature below also represents approval of this Brand Name Justification.

Competition Advocate Date

10/30/2020

11/4/2020

11/4/2020

11/4/2020