JA 26-010_Central and South Jersey Recruiting Centers Upgrades Items.pdf

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT/EQUIPMENT: CONTROL NO:

AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1)

PREPARED BY:

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

NAME: Orlando Nieves

PHONE: (917) 790-8078

DATE:

CONTRACTING OFFICER

NAME: Matthew Lubiak

PHONE: (917) 790-5089

DATE:

REQUIREMENTS

NAME: Narciso A. Padilla Garcia

PHONE: (917) 968-2891

DATE:

SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED BELOW:

I have reviewed this J&A and find the justification adequate to support other than full and open competition.

DISTRICT SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST

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BERNARD.ZACHERY.A

CHERY.ALAN LAN.1265671230

NAME: Zachery Bernard .1265671230 Date: 2026.08.06

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PHONE: (917) 790-8004

REAL ESTATE CHIEF

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LUKE.HELEN.ISOLI LUKE.HELEN.ISOLINA.136903

NAME: Helen Luke NA.1369031437 Date: 2026.08.06 08:59:16

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DISTRICT COUNSEL

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DISTRICT CONTRACTING CHIEF

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CASHMAN.FRANCIS.1386668368

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NAME: Francis Cashman

PHONE: (917) 790-8173

26-010

Justification and Approval

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FOR:

Video Intercom Entry Control (EC) System

Aiphone IXG Series and Securitron

(Rockwood, Securitron, Adams Rite, Hanwha, Accentra, ASSA ABLOY, NETGEAR and Pemko Components).

FY26 Upgrades

Central and South Jersey, NJ

15 June 2026

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District (NAN), Contracting (CT), 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278.

2. Description of Action:

This Justification and Approval (J&A) supports the use of brand-name components for requested Fiscal Year 2026 upgrades. The Government will not purchase the components directly; rather, it will require that offerors include the Aiphone IXG Series and Securitron components as part of their proposals submitted in response to a design-bid-build solicitation. This solicitation will lead to the award of a new Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract. USACE is responsible for the acquisition and administration of a construction contract for the requested Fiscal Year 2026 programmed upgrades for Recruiting Stations located in Central and South Jersey, New Jersey. Funding for this acquisition will be Operations & Maintenance (O&M). The FFP construction contract will be solicited and awarded as a commercial RFQ procurement in accordance with FAR Part 13. Funds are provided under Purchase Request and Commitment (PR&C) No.

W16R0E61319114.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

The Real Estate Division, Recruiting Section, New York District, 26 Federal Plaza, New

York, NY, is requesting the purchase and approval of tenant improvements at existing

Armed Forces Recruiting Centers. The Video Intercom Entry Control (EC) System, specifically the Aiphone IXG Series, is the system identified in the specifications for use in Armed Forces Recruiting Stations. For primary entrance and/or secondary egress doors, Aiphone and Securitron are the only manufacturers that provide the Military

Services' specific branded components for use in these stations. Regarding the security board, NETGEAR is the only manufacturer that provides the Military Services' specific branded switch (port) required for the Armed Forces Recruiting Stations.

The required work consists of installing two (2) complete Video Intercom Entry Control

Systems (Line Items 0003A & 0009A and replacing a non-working Closed-Circuit

Television (CCTV) system with updated components per FY26 construction specifications, to include system resetting and mandatory security training (Line Item 0010A). To comply with the Military Recruiting Facilities Construction Specifications, specific brand-name components must be utilized to maintain technical compatibility, uniform access-control protocols, and nationwide warranty integration.

The total estimated value for this brand-name security package is. To satisfy this requirement, the estimated line-item values (inclusive of proprietary hardware, specialized installation labor, cabling, programming, training, and system integration) for each individual manufacturer are broken down as follows:

• Aiphone (IXG Series Video Intercom System):

• Securitron / ASSA ABLOY (Keypads & Door Hardware):

• Hanwha Vision (CCTV/NVR Security Components):

• NETGEAR (Security Board Network Switches):

4. Authority Cited:

10 U.S.C. § 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c), Application for Brand Name Descriptions. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), the Contracting Officer will specify that all offerors be required to procure an item particular to one supplier (brand-name item).

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

A. Background:

Appendix "A" of the Military Recruiting Facilities Construction Specifications for Production Offices mandates that all Armed Forces Career Centers must follow a standard Video Intercom Entry System with CCTV security specifications for each military service. The certified integrators/installers (and warranty providers) include Aiphone, Hanwha Vision STEP Partner, and ASSA ABLOY (Rockwood, Securitron, Accentra, Adams Rite, and Pemko Components). The manufacturers listed provide the specific, proprietary materials required to keep all Armed Forces Career Centers uniform across the United States.

B. Alternatives:

There are no viable alternatives that meet the mission requirements.

6. Efforts to obtain Competition:

The brand-name requirement has been published as required by FAR 5.201. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to determine sources for this system is synopsized in June 2026 and will be posted in SAM.gov for 15 days. This brand-name J&A will be posted with the solicitation.

As stated in paragraph 5 above, this is a brand-name requirement, and competition is limited to the following manufacturers: Aiphone (for the IXG Series and its components), Securitron, and NETGEAR.

7. Actions to Increase Competition:

This J&A supports a discrete requirement that will end when the specific facility projects are complete. Therefore, there are no planned actions to increase competition for the exact requirements covered by this J&A.

8. Market Research:

A Notice of Intent (NOI) to determine sources for this system was synopsized on 16 June 2026. The NOI will be published for the required 15 days on SAM.gov. No responses were received for the Notice of Intent (NOI)

9. Results of the Market Research Study needs.

The findings from the market research revealed:

• The availability of products/services in the market that meet the Government's requirements.

• There is a level of competition and potential for competitive pricing.

• Emerging trends that may impact the acquisition strategy or future requirements.

• Identification of potential vendors, including small businesses set-aside, capable of fulfilling the Government's

• The response from several potential small business set-aside contractors expressing interest indicated the potential to solicit this requirement and future requirements as competitive small business.

• There are small businesses located throughout the region that are qualified and participate in the small business program. “EXCEL SECURITY SYSTEMS INC” General Contractor, is a small business company that has performed work under a contract with many of our landlords. EXCEL SECURITY SYSTEMS INC has done satisfactory work and continued use of the company is in the best interest of the Government. Also, “AMERICAN MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES, INC” and “JOHN CHRIS

TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC” General Contractors, are a minority-owned small businesses companies that has performed work under a contract with USACE. “AMERICAN MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES, INC” and “JOHN CHRIS TAYLOR

CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC” have done satisfactory work and continued use of the companies are in the best interest of the

Government.

Digitally signed by

LUKE.HELEN.ISOLIN

A.1369031437

369031437

10. Interested Sources:

The upcoming solicitation will be synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.201, and any resulting proposals will be evaluated per FAR Part 15.

11. Other Facts:

All pertinent facts are included above

12. Technical Certification:

“I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

Digitally signed by

PADILLAGARCIA.NARCI PADILLAGARCIA.NARCISO.ANTON.

SO.ANTON.1183003727 1183003727

Date: 2026.06.22 14:36:16 -04'00'

Narciso A. Padilla-Garcia DATE Realty Specialist, Acquisition Branch- NY District

13. Requirements Certification:

“I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

Helen Luke Date Chief, Real Estate Division, NY District

14. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

“I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based on the Independent Government Cost Estimate, the items being procured, and historical data.”

LUBIAK.MATTHEW.E.1

031379624

Digitally signed by

LUBIAK.MATTHEW.E.1031379624

Date: 2026.08.07 10:43:55 -04'00'

MATTHEW LUBIAK DATE

Contracting Officer

07-Aug-2026

15. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

“I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

LUBIAK.MATTHEW.E.1031

379624

Digitally signed by

LUBIAK.MATTHEW.E.1031379624

Date: 2026.08.07 10:45:32 -04'00'

MATTHEW LUBIAK DATE

Contracting Officer

07-Aug-2026