SSL_PWS_17-7C4_Signed.pdf

DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY

4234 54TH STREET

McClellan Park, CA 95652-2100

DMEA J&A #17-09

MEMORANDUM FOR MEEC 16 March 2017

FROM: Office of Secretary of Defense/ Defense Microelectronics Activity

MEDA

SUBJECT: Brand-Name and/or Sole Source Letter Justification Letter

1. My office is requesting a limited source award for the purchase and installation of Haworth modular office furniture and Allsteel chairs, by Western Contract

2. A brief non-technical description of the supplies/services to be acquired:

The project involves the purchase and installation of Haworth modular office furniture in building 600 room 102D.

3. This justification is for a brand name and sole source award.

In accordance with the FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) Test Program for Certain Commercial Items, this document constitutes justification for other than full and open competition for the acquisition described herein, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 or 41 U.S.C. 1903. This acquisition requires the use of the same type and similar models of modular furniture from the same manufacturers (Haworth and Allsteel), to be purchased and installed in a new location. DMEA requires consistency throughout its campuses for future growth and interchangeability of modular office furniture. Western Contract being the only preferred Haworth Dealer in a ten (10) mile radius of DMEA, which reduces any potential transportation fees that may be incurred as a result of the Contractor having to store items at one of its facilities due to limited storage on-site, is uniquely qualified to provide the services and supplies necessary to fill this requirement, based on their affiliation with the furniture manufacturer. The specialized experience with the Haworth and Allsteel brand of furniture, allows for an efficient configuration and installation of the new modular furniture within the parameters affecting the vendor. Western Contract’s excellent, past performance of the same services in other locations in the DMEA campuses, also makes Western Contract, uniquely qualified to be the only responsible source.

4. The anticipated dollar value of this procurement is: $183,268.70

5. Western Contract has performed all previous installations and reconfigurations of Haworth and Allstell furniture at DMEA and has intellectual property rights to the drawing layout. Previous services were acquired under GSA purchase order HQ0727-16-F-0003, where Western Contract served as a sub-contractor.

6. Market research consisted of:

Locating authorized Haworth dealers in the metropolitan area of Sacramento to avoid increased travel costs.

The search of the Haworth web site dealer locator at http://www.haworth.com/where-to-buy/showrooms-dealers, Western Contract as the only authorized Haworth Dealer in the metropolitan area. Only a Haworth

DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY

4234 54TH STREET

McClellan Park, CA 95652-2100

DMEA J&A #17-09

dealer has the necessary specialized training and experience with Haworth modular furniture disassembly, installation and parts. Also, as a Haworth Dealer, WC has the full back- office design staff and capabilities to prepare and maintain Haworth layouts and to prepare parts lists required for the new layout.

7. I am aware that the contracting officer, and not the requiring activity, is the final authority for determining the adequacy of any sole source justification before contract placement.

8. If you have any further questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact the undersigned at (916) 999-2703.

Brandon Miller Dean Eppley Project/Program Engineer Chief, Operations Branch

Project Engineers shall check appropriate box:

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PCO Determination

I hereby determine that under FAR 13.106-1(b)(i), FAR 13.106-1(b)(l)(ii) and FAR 5.102(a)(6), that a sole source justification for FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements under the authority of 10 U.S.C 2304(c )(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), is warranted to meet government needs. This determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 13.106-1(b) and FAR 13.106- 3(b)(3)(i).

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action to be fair and reasonable, and this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Jarrod Washington Connie L. Newell Contract Specialist Contracting Officer

MILLER.BRANDON.M

ICHAEL.1187702018

Digitally signed by

MILLER.BRANDON.MICHAEL.1187702018

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EPPLEY.DEAN.AND

REW.1283348063

Digitally signed by

EPPLEY.DEAN.ANDREW.1283348063

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WASHINGTON.JARR

OD.D.1135369043

Digitally signed by

WASHINGTON.JARROD.D.1135369043

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NEWELL.CONNIE.LOUIS

E.1231584818

Digitally signed by NEWELL.CONNIE.LOUISE.1231584818 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=OSD, cn=NEWELL.CONNIE.LOUISE.1231584818 Date: 2017.03.30 08:24:50 -07'00'

Check Box1: Yes