Sole_Source_and-or_Brand_Name_Justification_for_Simplified_Acquisitions_glass.pdf

Revised 7/10/2012

Sole Source and/or Brand Name Justification Simplified Acquisition ($2,001 and does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold)

Requestor

Brenda K. Haar, South Dakota Property Manager, 8PMMS, 605-348-1706 ext. 1

The General Services Administration plans to solicit from a single source. This document sets forth the justification for soliciting from one source. [See FAR 13.106-1(b) and 13.106-3(b)].

Description of Supply or Service Required:

Replace Viracon windows broken by slingshot/rock at the Pierre, FB/USPOCH, 225 S. Pierre St, Pierre, SD 57501

Estimated Price:

$30,382.00

How was this Price Determined to be Reasonable? (Attach appropriate documentation)

Government cost estimate

Market survey

Previous similar purchase

Published price list(s)

Other (specify):

Reason for Sole Source:

The glass/glazing was replaced as part of a ARRA Project completed in 2012. As per the description above, the Viracon windows were broken by slingshot/rock. When contacted immediately after the damage to the windows, the local glass suppliers indicated that they did not have appropriate equipment and/or expertise to replace the glass of this size and type. The original materials have a warranty but are not covered by breakage. It appears that the opaque glass between the window floors has been targeted by individuals using a slingshot and rock to break the glass panels.

In order to maintain the uniformity of the installation materials as designed for energy conservation as part of an entire curtain wall system and the uniformity of the installation process and products, the use of the same contractor is necessary. High winds in the area over the weekend of 8/22/2015 caused one of the broken panels to fall 4 floors and smash to the ground near sidewalks and parking. This is an urgent and critical need to protect tenants and insure the safety of the public.

Proposed Contractor (include address, person to contact, phone #):

Harmon Inc.

7900 Xerxes Ave. S. Suite 1800 Bloomington, MN 55431-1105

Contractor's Unique Qualifications:

Installed curtain wall under ARRA project.

Other Sources Contacted (if any):

Method used to Contact:

Telephone

Letter Visit

On-line Research

Other (specify):

OTHER. Using additional sheets, as required, provide any other factors used to support use of other than full and open competition. For example, explain why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available.

The company built and installed windows under the curtain wall replacement project (ARRA) and have the unique information, skills, and abilities necessary to install the replacement windows, which is an urgent requirement as explained above.

(To be Completed by Contracting Officer)

Acquisition Initiator Signature:

Printed Name: Brenda K. Haar Date 8/24/2015

Purpose of Exception:

Unusual and Compelling Urgency

Contracting Officer Signature:

Printed Name: Kristen C. Feickert Date 8/27/15