4._Brand_Name_Justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

20 Apr 2017 Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 35 Contracting Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan

Project/Program Name: Mobile Shelving LA45

Purchase Request/Identification Number: N/A

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $47,312.58

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The contractor will provide & install Spacesaver Mobile High-Density Storage Shelving Units into a prior existing floor railing system. The existing railing system is Spacesaver, and shelves installed must be compatible with this railing.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The contractor will install mobile shelving units in room LA 45, the sterile storage room of Building 99, in Misawa Air Base, Japan.

SpaceSaver railing and shelves have previously been installed in this room, however the shelves have since been removed due to Fire Safety requirements. The prior existing railing system for the Mobile Storage Shelving Units are still in place, and shelves must be installed with 18" space between the shelves and ceiling. For reference please see Attachment 1 containing the specifications for the room and existing railing system. This requirement is brand name in order to utilize the existing infrastructure of this shelving system. Utilizing another brand name would require the floors and railings to be refinished, which would result in unnecessary construction and installation costs.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research has been conducted to find contractors capable of installing new shelves. Only Spacesaver brand shelves are compatible with the current rails. Any authorized retailer of SpaceSaver is capable of completing the installation of new shelves.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Market research will be conducted in future acquisitions to ensure that no other companies are able to provide compatible shelving. Additionally, new acquisitions for complete rail/shelving systems will be open to any mobile shelving companies.

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 single source is reasonably available.

Date

31-Jul-2018

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

SHANNEN K. DUFFY / 1st Lt

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) 20 Apr 2017 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards 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 single source is reasonably available.

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