Brand Name MFR (Wallhound Pro) KO Signed (24-050).pdf

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Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract - WallHound-Pro wireless intrusion deterrent system
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PAN410_24_P_0000_000647
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This document is a Memorandum for Record detailing a sole source justification for the procurement of nine WallHound-Pro wireless intrusion deterrent systems from Berkley Varitronics Systems under simplified acquisition procedures. The procurement will be conducted under a purchase order or task order against a contract vehicle, with an estimated total value of less than $250,000. The justification cites the Brand Name exception under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) as the WallHound-Pro is the only detector that meets all customer requirements, including functionality in SCIF environments. Market research identified no other acceptable alternatives. The Contracting Officer has determined the price to be fair and reasonable. This procurement will not be publicly posted due to the dollar value being under $25,000 for a brand name restriction.

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Version – February 2023

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity:

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number

Order/BPA# against FSS Contract #

Order # 1 against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name:

Order # against a single award IDC Contract

Modification

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours

Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Other Funds: Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA)

FY:

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

For Actions with Options*:

Value:

Total:

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1) Brand Name

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable

FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at

5.202 (a)(6).

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to

FAR 6.305(f)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research:

8. Other Facts:

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name/Title

Signature:

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon comparison to previous acquisition.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name/Title

Signature:

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
4. Authority:
5. Reasons for Authority Cited:
8. Other Facts:
10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:
Purchase Order Number: TBD
Blanket Purchase Agreement BPA Number:
Order 1 against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name:
OrderBPA:
against FSS Contract:
Order:
undefined:
Other Funds:
Text157: 24-050
Text158: 410th CSB RCC-A W912CL)
Text159: Brand-name /Sole-Source
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Text173: BVS, Inc.
Text174: 255 Liberty Street
Text175: Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Text178: Wallhound Pro Cell Phone Detectors
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Text197: These items are being procured through Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13) and total cost will be less than $250,000.
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Text211: Market research identified a few different cell phone detectors. In this case, the other detectors did not meet all of the customer requirements (e.g did not have white list option or geolocational accuracy) and/or are not approved for use in a SCIF. There are a couple of vendors that sell this particular brand detector but one vendor was an overseas company not authorized to sell the product in the U.S. Another was not registered in SAM.gov. We did find one large business that re-sells this particular brand but at a steep mark-up.
Text212: Wall hound pro can identify floor of emission (other models cannot provide this level of locational data) and designed to function with minimum interaction from any security personnel while scanning for wireless device usage that has been discouraged or prohibited from certain spaces. Wallhound pro is approved for use in SCIFs per ICD-705, DODI 8420.01. Other units have not been approved for use in SCIFs.
Text213: JOSUE MORALES, Contracting Officer
2024-07-11T10:24:11-0500
MORALES.JOSUE.I.1017398004
Text215: Samuel Viles/GG-12 Supply Specialist
2024-07-10T13:24:45-0500
VILES.SAMUEL.ERNEST.1078239707
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