Sole_Source_Letter.pdf

SOLE SOURCE/BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(I) Agency and contracting activity CF AR 6.303-2(b}()))

19CES/CEF

239 Ave A West Little Rock AFB, AR 72099

19 CONS/LGCA

642 Thomas Ave Little Rock AFB, AR 72099

(2) Nature and/or description of the action being approved <FAR 6.303-2{b)(2))

A tinn fixed price contract to obtain the purchase and installation of replacement components required to repair the Crestron Audio Visual (AV) control system within the training room and conference rooms of the Base Fire Department - B-239.

(3) Supplies or services required to meet the Agency needs (including estimated value) (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3))

This request is for the purchase and installation of components to repair the Crestron AV systems for the Base Fire Department. This includes two (2) replacement projectors and mounts, one (I) Crestron presentation gateway, one (I) presentation switcher and scaler, one (I) Crestron 3-Series Digital Presentation System, two (2) Crestron Digita!Media 80 Wall plate Controllers with Scalers, one (I) Crestron TSW-750 touch pad, one (I) Crestron 5 port switch, two (2) Crestron Wireless in-wall dimmers, one (I) Crestron Occupancy Sensor with Crestnet, one (I) Crestron infiNet Gateway, one (I) Blu Ray Player, one (I) Shure Centraverse 12" gooseneck microphone, one (I) Crestron Air Media, one (I) SoundCraft Lectern, associated power supplies and cabling .

. The quqted pricing is for the equipment and for installation and for freight.

Crestron Controls are under GSA IT Schedule 70. TIPS TAPS Contract 1121914.

(4) Statutory authority ff AR 6.303-2Cb)(4)l

FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies/Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

(5) The proposed contractor's unique qualifications require use of the authority cited above (FAR 6.303-2(b){5)

Crestron controls and systems are used extensively within the LRAFB Fire Department. The suggested vendor, Curtis Stout, completed the initial installation and programing of the Crestron systems currently installed. Curtis Stout maintains the original code and programing required for the Crestron systems, and re-using this vendor will realize a significant cost savings in labor due to the extensive coding required for such a complex system. Additionally, since the majority of the components are currently Crestron, utilizing the Cres1ron system reduces overall costs for integration and maintenance.

( 6) Description of efforts to ensure that offers are solicited fi'om as many potential sources as practicable (FAR 6.303-2{b)(6))

Quotes were requested from vendors for the prescribed item, and the best value to the Government was selected.

(7) Determination of fair and reasonable cost (FAR 6.303-2(bl(7))

Contracting will determine a price that is fair and reasonable prior to award.

(8) Market survey CFAR 6.303-2(b)(8).}

Cunis S1out is the Crestron vendor supplying the little Rock area. Continued research will be conducted to determine other potential vendors and supplier in the future.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(9) Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition CF AR 6.303-2(b)(9))

None

(I 0) List of sources, if any, that expressed a written interest in the acquisition CF AR 6.303-2(b)( 10))

Curtis Stout, 2400 Cantrell Road, Suite 100, little Rock AR 72202 501-255-1149

Crestron Controls arc under GSA IT Schedule 70. TIPS TAPS Contract I 121914.

( 11) Actions. if any. that are being taken to remove and overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required <FAR 6.303-2(b)(l I))

Contracting will continue 10 research the local area for other certified business that can provide this supply/service.

(12) Technical requirements personnel certification <FAR 6.303~2(c))

I hereby certify that this justification and approval for other than full and open competition is made in good faith, that the supporting data and infonnation are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I would not be making this request if it were feasible to fully compete this requirement. I further certify that this request is not the result of lack of advanced planning or a desire to expend funds while those funds are still available.

Requesting Office Commander

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J EV~. HARTSEL, Major, USAF NCONS/c.(

Office Symbol Commander, 19th Contracting Squadron

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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