Brand Name Justification Insta Key _Redacted.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR BRAND NAME (Simplified Acquisitions <$250K)

The service or material listed on N0016120RC94067 is brand name and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

Restricted to the following source. Provide Insta-Key. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: Insta-Key

Manufacturer POC & phone no.

Mfr. Address:

Dealer / Rep:

Dealer / Rep address / phone nr.

Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

United States Naval Academy (USNA) requires the procurement and installation of lock cores.

Estimated cost is Required delivery date is August 15, 2020.

Item: Lock Cores

Manufacturer: Insta-Key

Quantity: 10

Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source

(unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

This hardware needs match other lock cores that are part of the USNA master keying plan. The door locks are brand name specific because this is the locking hardware that has been standardized across all buildings at USNA and is managed as a master keying plan for the entire campus.

The contractor and the hardware supplier are familiar with USNA and specifically Hopper Hall.

Their familiarity with the contract requirements and the existing hardware will allow for a coordinated installation of this material without risk of delaying Hopper Hall FOC status.

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CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

_X_The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

Yes, the minimum requirement will be met. The procurement of hardware is essential to USNA mission support for students.

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with

__X_ The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

The door locks need to be compatible with USNA locking hardware on hand. Insta-Key is the only manufacturer compatible with the locking system; therefore; it is essential to procure the equipment from Insta-Key.

____ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is ___________

____ These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

____ Other information to support a sole source buy:

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE

COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE

PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE / BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE

OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature _ Title _Deputy for Facilities and Construction

Activity USNA Date 7/21/2020

Contracting Officer Signature _ ______

Date ________________________________ SAP Sole Source/Brand Name