J&A_McGard_Manhole_Security_Devices.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

20 Apr 2017 Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: AFNWC/PZIB

Project/Program Name: McGard Manhole Security Devices

Purchase Request/Identification Number: TBD

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $0.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

McGard DuraShield locking manhole pans to secure critical Communications infrastructure.

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

Brand Name Only McGrad: Currently the 377th MSG/SC has over 100 McGard lids installed on Kirtland AFB and has all current MILCONs installing these products on all new manholes. The McGard manhole security product line provides the 377thMSG/SC the flexibility to secure all variations of communication manholes across Kirtland AFB.

The securing of manholes is per STIG V0007132, IA control ECCT-1 to ensure the security of the base network and base infrastructure

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

While other companies sell similar devices, purchase of McGard locking pans will standardize the Base Communications infrastructure, specifically allowing unlocking of all manholes with a single key. The key is not a standard padlock type key, but a socket on a specific tool. Having multiple sets of these keys on hand to complete a single job is not practical, nor is having to track varying keys to specific manholes.

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

Again, due to the nature of locking mechanism and key involved, it is not practical to introduce lids/pans from different manufacturers.

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

26-Sep-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Elizabeth H. Sanchez, GS-13, Contracting Officer

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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