Exhibit 2 CO Determination for Brand Name.pdf
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This document is a Contracting Officer's Determination that justifies soliciting brand name "Notifier by Honeywell" fire alarm parts under simplified acquisition procedures. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) has a requirement for Honeywell Notifier fire alarm parts to support installed systems, and only brand name Notifier parts are acceptable. The Contracting Officer determined that soliciting from a single source for the brand name parts is in the best interest of the government to promote efficiency and economy, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).
The related federal contract opportunity is for the procurement of Notifier by Honeywell fire alarm system parts. It is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under simplified acquisition procedures. FLETC is seeking quotes for the specified parts listed in the attached Technical Exhibit, with award to be made on a firm-fixed price basis to the responsible offeror whose conforming quote is most advantageous to the government, considering price, past performance, and delivery. No substitutions are allowed - offerors must provide the exact brand name and model requested. Offers are due by 9:00 am on September 30, 2024 and must be submitted electronically.
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| Technical Exhibit 1 Notifier Parts List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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September 26, 2024
405-146 (MRSD/PRO)
MEMORANDUM FOR: File
FROM:
Contracting Officer
SUBJECT: Contracting Officer’s Determination that Circumstances of the
Contract Action to Solicit Brand Name “Notifier by Honeywell” for Fire Alarm Parts
Reference: FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a single source/brand name
In accordance with 41 U.S.C. § 3305(d) and FAR § 13.104 when utilizing simplified acquisition procedures, contracting officers must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the government.
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) are designed to promote efficiency and economy in contracting, and to avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors where, as here, the value of the acquisition is under the value of the
SAT.
FAR13.106-1(b) states: “Soliciting from a single source (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT). (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).
1. In accordance to Far 13.106-1(b), a contracting officer can determine the circumstances of the contract action indicate an exception to general competition requirement is acceptable, and necessary to avoid burdens when limited sources are reasonably available for supplies that include brand name items.
2. FLETC has a requirement for the procurement of Honeywell Notifier Fire Alarm Parts to support installed fire alarm systems and only brand name Notifier parts are acceptable.
CO Determination
Based on the information above, and to promote efficiency and economy, it has been determined by the contracting officer to solicit for only Notifer by Honeywell parts is in the best interest of the Government. Prices will be determined to be fair and reasonable based on published prices and competition.
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