Under_SAT_Brand_Name_justification_(Black_Out_Roller_Shades).pdf

Brand Name Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 1 SOCONS Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

F2F3237115AW01

Project/Program Name: Black Out Roller Shades Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

N/A

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required The Hurlburt Field dormitories are looking to acquire Hunter Douglas RB-500 metal Architectural clutch and roller shade system for 680 rooms. The clutch shall be aluminum or steel with a stainless steel bead chain. These shades are made with the durable material that will withstand the continuous up and down motion that the dorm residents will put these shades through. The shades shall be furnished with Thick 4-ply vinyl Blackout material. Also included are side u-channels, bottom u-channels and a top fascia.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source The Hunter Douglas RB500 metal Architectural clutch are the only shades with a metal clutch on the market. This metal clutch ensures the shades will not break after continuous daily usage by dorm residents. Although this clutch is slightly more expensive than the plastic ones, it will reduce the cost of replacing the plastic clutch and parts on a more frequent basis. Savings funds over the life of these shades vs continuous replacement of plastic clutches.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition 1st Civil Engineering Squadron Furnishing Management Section conducted online market research during the initial search of roller shades. The results of this research showed that Hunter Douglas was the only manufacturer who supplied a metal clutch with their shades. Multiple Hunter Douglas resellers were identified as capable of providing the required items. There were numerous shades on the market, but none had a full metal clutch like the Hunter Douglas RB500. This clutch showed to be strong and durable enough to withstand daily use in student dormitories, due to the all steel construction. There are no suitable alternatives at this time.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards Through every available means, the 1st Civil Engineering Squadron Furnishing Management Section will continue to monitor market information and technical publications to determine whether any other source can meet their needs. In addition, minimum requirements for any future requirements as described herein will be shared with industry to encourage other manufacturers to begin producing similar compatible products.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a brand name product is reasonably available.

Date Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Requiring Activity CC

Mr. Vernon Ivy

Signature of Commander

X Date Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

TSgt Anthia Gibson

Signature of Contracting Officer

X

29 June 2017

29 June 2017