FY24-00351 UL Sole Source Justification 2024_Redacted.pdf

OPOAM 3013.106-1(b)(1)

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition

Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT)

Template Rev. 1/30/2018

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SSJ No.: FY24-00351

Date: 9/19/2024 PR Number: 192124POD000P0054

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

The objective of this effort is to maintain the annual UL certificates of compliance at the three

(3) Federal Protective Service’s MegaCenters that meet the UL 827 and UL 1981 compliance standards. UL shall perform all inspections and audits required to maintain the three (3)

Megacenter compliance certificates. The anticipated cost for this 5 year requirement is $55,500.

The Contractor shall consider items in BOLD as having mandatory due dates.

ITEM

SOW

REFERENCE

DELIVERABLE /

EVENT DUE BY DISTRIBUTION

2.1

Perform Inspections and

Audits that meet the standards of UL827 and

UL1981

Within 90 days of contract award

COR

2 2.2 Detailed Inspection and

Audits Results Report

Within 15 days of inspection and audit

COR

3 2.5-2.6

Provide the UL827 and

UL1981 Certificate of

Compliance or certificates that meet the UL standard.

Upon successful completion of inspection and audit

COR

2. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

____X____Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization

_________ Other. Explain:

The General Services Administration requires FPS’s Megacenters to be Underwriter

Laboratories (UL) certified in order for FPS to monitor their buildings. The FPS Megacenters monitor Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN), Sensitive Compartmented Information

OPOAM 3013.106-1(b)(1)

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition

Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT)

Template Rev. 1/30/2018

1-1

Facility (SCIF) and fire accounts. The most recent published 2018 GSA Facility Standards states that all fire alarm signals (i.e., alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals) must be automatically transmitted to a supervising station evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to UL Standard

827, Central Station Alarm Services (UUFX Category Code). The communication methods used to transmit signals to the supervising station must meet the requirements in NFPA 72 which is an industry standard set by the Nation Fire Protection Association. GSA will not accept any other certification other than UL and UL is the only provider of and issuing body of UL827/UL1981.

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

_________ Market Research.

____X____ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

____X____ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other.

The CO will review prices previously paid for the UL certifications and will compare the quote received with the Government Estimate to determine price reasonableness.

4. Approval:

Contracting Officer