Brand Name Justification Redacted - Carpet Tiles.pdf
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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION SUMMARY
This document is a Brand Name Justification form submitted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWC-PD) for a single-source procurement. NSWC-PD is purchasing 8,000 square yards of carpet tiles to replace damaged tiles in various Navy Yard buildings, with delivery required by September 30, 2026. The selected manufacturer is Interface Americas LLC (CAGE Code: 4HZ24, located at 1503 Orchard Hill Road, LaGrange, GA 30241).
The justification for sole-source procurement is based on the need for the replacement tiles to match existing carpet tiles in color, design, and exact shape. The document explains that using a different product would create mismatched tiles that would not fit properly with current installations, potentially creating tripping hazards and presenting an unprofessional appearance. A market survey was conducted of multiple vendors including Uline, Rite Rug, and Flooring Inc., which confirmed that no alternative manufacturer offers the exact style and fit of the carpet tiles currently in use at NSWC-PD facilities. The justification requires approval signatures from the Cognizant Requisition Originator, First Level Supervisor, and Contracting Officer, with certification that this procurement precludes full and open competition.
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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION
1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES, ESTIMATED VALUE, AND
DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
NSWC-PD is requiring the purchase of 8,000 sq yds of carpet tiles, estimated to cost , to replace old and damaged tiles around the various buildings at the Navy Yard. This needs to be onsite for use by 30SEP2026.
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR BRAND NAME BASED ON
CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE
ACQUISITION
(IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
(i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).
(ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring the brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name.
A brand name justification is required due to the need for a professional appearance and for basic continuity across NSWC Philadelphia’s various buildings. The material being purchased is carpet tile, which needs to match the current carpet tile that is in the buildings. When a tile gets damaged, a new tile is used to replace the damaged one.
These tiles need to match, not only in color and design, but also in exact shape.
If a different product was sourced then there is a risk the colors will not match and the tiles would not fit with the current product. This could cause a tripping hazard as well as look unprofessional.
The selected manufacturer and product match the originally purchased product.
Manufacturer: Interface Americas LLC
Cage Code: 4HZ24
Location: 1503 Orchard Hill Road LaGrange, GA 30241
3. MARKET SURVEY
There are many vendors / manufacturers that sell carpet tiles. Uline sells a wide variety of carpet tiles, though they do not offer the exact design as are in current use. A simple
Google search found more than 100 places to purchase carpet tiles.
The tiles do not meet our needs because they do not offer the exact tile that matches style and fit of the carpet tiles we currently use. This is a similar situation with several other companies that got surveyed. No company offers the exact style and fit of the current carpet tiles NSWC-PD uses. The companies searched were Uline.com, riterug.com, Google.com, and flooringinc.com.
4. ADDITIONAL FACTS
N/A
5. APPROVALS:
I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this justification precludes the use of full and open competition.
Signature of Cognizant Requisition Originator Date
Signature of 1st Level Supervisor Date
Signature of Contracting Officer Date
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