C14 Redacted BNoE.pdf

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”

This is a brand name or Equal Justification. Contracting activity is

Naval Sea Systems Command Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price order to the most highly qualified authorized reseller of Lithonia Brand (or equal) High Bay Lights.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs

(including the estimated value).

Line No.

Lithonia Part Number Description Quantity

1 JEBL 30000LM GL

MVOLT 40K 80CRI

DWHXD

LED High Bay: Dimmable, Integrated LED, 120 to 277V, 30,000 lumens (nominal)

90 EA

2 JEBL 18000LM GL

MVOLT 40K 80CRI

DWHXD

LED High Bay: Dimmable, Integrated LED, 120 to 277V, 18,000 lumens (nominal)

60 EA

3 JEBL 24000LM GL

MVOLT 40K 80CRI

DWHXD

LED High Bay: Dimmable, Integrated LED, 120 to 277V, 24,000 lumens (nominal)

290 EA

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

4. Salient Characteristics

Construction

Housing – White die-cast aluminum housing with powder coat corrosion resistant finish that provides 500 hours salt fog rating.

Corrosion resistant external hardware

Optics

0.16” thick clear tempered glass lens. Placement, spacing, and aperture of LEDs shall provide a 120 degree spread of light.

Fixture shall be L90 rated at >54,000 hours.

Installation

Shall be wet location rated hook mountable.

Listing

UL Listed Wet Location Listed.

IP65 rated.

NSF Splash Zone 2 rated.

Warranty

5-year limited warranty.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, recurring cost, special features, administrative costs, engineering and redesign costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. Process for determining “brand name” or “equal”.

(a) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must:

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by:

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(b) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(c) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification. None.

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the Offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.