Brand Name Justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: AFTC/PZIOA

Project/Program Name: AFRL/RWC ACS for Bldg 13A

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1TBAU0141A001

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

AFRL/RWC is going through a year long renovation and all the doors are needing one updated systems with the addition of 3 new systems. 20 doors needing card access readers and four standalone systems between the 3rd and 4th floors of building 13/ A. please see statement of work for details.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The current system used by the AFRL for access management is a Lenel system that is universal for the organization on Eglin AFB. To guarantee interoperability between the new building access devices for the building, and the current system, a BRAND NAME justification for Lenel equipment is required.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research was conducted by the customer as well as the contracting office. The manufacturer website provided information on Value Added Resellers (VARs) authorized to perform the work. Sources Sought FA2823-19-Q-9051 was posted to FBO and closed 6 Sep 19 with several vendors were identified and showing interest who were capable of fulfilling the requirement. Other types of equipment are available in the commercial sector which have some of the capabilities the Lenel products have but none are 100%, or could be made 100% capable of interoperability with the in place Lenel products.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Market conditions will be monitored to look for opportunities to increase competition that will not duplicate cost due to compatibility issues.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

10-Aug-2020

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

John P. Miner, 1st Lt, Contracting Officer