I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification (FAR 681316.505)_2025.03.06_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for Other than Full and Open Competition submitted by the National Guard Bureau for a brand name request procurement action.

The procurement concerns a Sierra Instruments gas meter (model 620S-BT-L04-M0-ENZ-24V-V3-DD-9-MB-M1) for a new firm fixed price contract under an "Other" fund type. The contracting activity is W50S7X with point of contact Risk Rader. The justification cites 10 USC 2304(a)(1) or 41 USC 3304(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, establishing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The specific requirement is justified on the basis that the brand name is required to work with existing infrastructure, as an alternate product would require reprogramming of the DDC system. The item has not been previously procured. The document indicates market research was conducted through a sources sought posting, resulting in interest from two small business contractors. Efforts to obtain competition include solicitation through the GPE (Government Procurement E-commerce system) for 30 days. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable and certified the justification as accurate and complete. The document was prepared on March 4, 2025, and is controlled under FEDCON limited dissemination with CUI category of Source Selection.