I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification J&A (1) Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for Other than Full and Open Competition prepared by the National Guard Bureau for the procurement of Johnson Controls proprietary software and equipment to upgrade a DDC (Direct Digital Control) system.

The justification supports a sole source acquisition to Johnson Controls under 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.501(a) for brand name acquisitions. The requirement involves proprietary software for the contracting activity 137SOMSG/MSC, structured as a new firm fixed price contract with "Other" fund type. The justification cites the proprietary nature of the system architecture and design, stating that selecting any other vendor would require complete retrofit of all WRANGB facilities and DDC system components, which would incur additional and non-cost effective expenses. A previous contract (W50S8T25PA035) was awarded on July 2, 2025, under sole source competitive status with authority 13.106(b)(3)(i). The document indicates market research was conducted and found multiple small businesses performing similar work, but due to the proprietary nature of the requirement, a sole source to Johnson Controls is recommended. The justification must be posted within 14 days after contract award at GPE (SAM.gov) for a minimum of 30 days, and the document includes provisions for redacting sensitive information including dollar amounts, names, signatures, and proprietary information per FAR requirements.