A24 JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval document for acquisition of commercial products under Part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, issued by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Contract Services Directorate located in Columbus, Ohio.

DFAS is seeking to acquire one Morse Watchman's KeyWatcher Touch Key Cabinet with a required delivery date of July 31, 2026. The acquisition will be conducted as a brand name contract/order with a non-competitive solicitation justified under RFO 16.507-7 for items peculiar to one manufacturer. The justification indicates this is not a follow-on to a previously awarded non-competitive acquisition. The facility requires this specific key management system for secure key management and tracking across various building locations, as it is the only system certified to work with the existing Lenel OnGuard access control system and Government Common Access Card (CAC) integration currently in use. Alternative systems would require custom development, create schedule delays, duplicate costs, and present unacceptable security risks to facility operations.

Market research efforts included a Request for Information posted on SAM.gov from May 14, 2026 through May 19, 2026, which resulted in responses from interested vendors. An OEM provided initial pricing, and sources sought notices were posted on both SAM.gov and GSA, yielding multiple responses. The contracting officer will determine that anticipated costs are fair and reasonable. The justification has been certified by the Technical Reviewer, Requiring Activity/Program Management Office, Contracting Officer, and Legal Sufficiency Review.