ERP PR 1301401145_JNAKOSigned.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

This justification is executed by the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), Silver Spring, MD, on behalf of the Navy to meet Navy Expeditionary Medical Research requirements.

2. Nature and/or description of the action.

3. Description of Supplies or Services.

4. Identification of the statutory exceptions permitting other than full and open competition.

The statutory exception permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Market research was performed, the results of which are in paragraph 8. This requirement will be posted to the government point of entry in accordance with FAR 5.202.

This is an upgrade of the obsolete VTC system in the main NAMRU-D 851 & 837 conference rooms. his is a tech refresh of the 6 year old VTC system. T his will allow for TEAMS integration into the room.

This is a tech refresh with 2 options.

1 - Basic Upgrade of new Teams capable "All In One" Camera/Mic/Speaker unit 2 - Add Ceiling microphone for enhanced pickup range of microphone to Option 1 - Use existing GFE AV rack 3 - Add equipment enabling use of existing ceiling speakers to Option 2 4- 837 upgrade

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2) and FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling

Current VTC systems will no longer work properly on the network

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer shall determine the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this Justification and Approval will be fair and reasonable by conducting a price analysis before an award is made.

8. Description of the market survey conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

Contacted multiple local vendors. (3) vendors were interested and came to do a site survey.

9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

10. Listing of Sources, if any, which expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

N/A.

11. Statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NMRC has no plans at this time to compete future contacts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NMRC will assess whether competition for future requirements are feasible.

12. Point of Contact:

The point of contact at the Naval Medical Research Command, Silver Spring, MD, regarding the contents of the sole source justification are the Contracting Officers in the Material Management Department (MMD) and can be reached by emailing usn.detrick.nmrc.mbx.mmd-contracts@health.mil.

Loss of ability to conduct VTC meetings mailto:contracts@health.mil

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

BY NAVSUP 4200.83 series

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and approval and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Technical POC

Digitally signed by

BLOOMER.PAU BLOOMER.PAUL.W.11059692

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CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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