J and A Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document from the Kennedy Center seeking to procure CM Loadstar Chain Model #LL and parts with a period of performance through March 2025. The Kennedy Center requires these specific brand name chain motors and parts because CM Chain Hoists and Motor controls are installed throughout their performance spaces including the REACH and Grand Foyer Millennium stages, representing the industry standard for theater and architecture control systems.

The justification cites FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source) as the authority, with brand name specifications being the key factor. Three bids were sought from CM chain hoist dealers to ensure price reasonableness, though the exact cost is redacted. The document indicates the Kennedy Center's in-house staff is certified to repair CM equipment, making it necessary to maintain modular and interchangeable building-wide use of CM motors and equipment. The JOFOC was signed by the Program Director on 12/04/2024 and includes an audit trail showing final approval on 01/17/2025.