Brand Justification Ricoh Pro 8320s C7210s - January 2023.pdf

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United States Department of Agriculture

Single Source/Brand Name Justification

Less Than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

Control No. (if applicable) ______________________

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), National Operations Division (NOD) Print Mail

Center, 9700 Page Ave., Olivette, MO 63132. Purchase of two high speed production printers.

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

NASS National Operations Division (NOD) requires acquisition of a Ricoh Pro 8320s and Ricoh Pro

C7210s high-speed production printers with specified features and finishing units.

3. Rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

The Ricoh Pro production printers listed above are the only equipment that meet required print specifications and are compatible with NASS owned finishing equipment. The owned equipment, to include folder, trimmer and Plockmatic PBM350e bookletmaker units are only compatible with Ricoh production printers and are interchangeable with the new units providing costs savings and ensuring continuous operational status and reduced maintenance down time.

Additionally, current NOD PMC staff are trained and proficient with Ricoh printers and finishing equipment. This provides operational continuity and reduces training requirements for new equipment, resulting in further costs savings to the Government.

4. Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Market research was conducted to determine price reasonableness of equipment.

5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

The total estimated award value is $117,482.93

6. Recommended source(s).

The recommended source is Gibbs Technology, dba GFI Digital – UE ID V9SKKYD164K8

12163 Prichard Farm Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Contact Brad Rempala 314.724.7552.

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Certifications

☒ The information provided for this justification has been reviewed and certified accurate and complete by _Todd Ballard_, Program/Technical Personnel.

Todd Ballard, Deputy Director NOD

Contracting Officer (less than SAT). I have reviewed this justification and certify it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer