JA Brand Name - Repair Barnes Blvd Redacted.pdf

CENWS Control Number: NWS-2023-244

CUI

Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition Barnes Blvd. Repair McChord Bridge (J84004)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

31 January 2024

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Agency:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Northwestern Division (NWD), Seattle District (NWS).

2. Description of Action:

Requesting approval to use brand name products as they pertain to the traffic controller system electronic equipment, signal lighting, monitoring camera and antenna and their use in solicitation W912DW24B0Y1Y – Repair Barnes Blvd Bridge (J84004) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c)(1)(ii), a brand name description to specify a particular brand-name, product or feature of a product peculiar to one manufacturer “shall be justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and 6.304.”

This project is for the repair of a Clover Creek stream crossing J84004 on Barnes Blvd on JBLM, WA. It is one of several stream crossings needing repair as identified by Directorate of Public Works (DPW). The construction of this project is a continued cooperative effort between USACE-NWS and JBLM DPW. The repair includes adjusting the roadway, the traffic and pedestrian control lighting/equipment and a traffic camera. This procurement is being funded with FY24 Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) funds. The required brand name equipment associated with this action will be procured and applied as part of a competitive 8(a), 100% small business set-aside, firm-fixed price contract. The identified brand/manufacturer items were selected based on working compatibility with current in place traffic systems on JBLM, WA.

Project Description (the below list is not all inclusive):

- Complete laboratory testing of soil to identify hazardous materials including, PFAS, heavy metals and petroleum product contamination.

- All labor, materials, and supplemental design necessary to supply, install and test demonstration piles (i.e., nonproduction piles).

- Construction of a single span concrete bridge (61 feet by 57 feet) and associated pile foundations and pre-cast concrete superstructure with abutment walls.

- Excavation, haul, and specified placement of approved soil to the Gray Army Airfield pit on JBLM or to a suitable location off JBLM dependent on final soil testing

Astro-Brac Tenon Mount Clamp Mounts 3

Edco CX-06M Surg Protect 1

Axiom AX5-I/E Antenna 1

Belden 8281 Cabinet 1

Siamese Belden 8281 Video Coax Cable As Needed

TOTAL

4. Authority Cited:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) authorizes contracting without providing for full and open competition, in certain circumstances. This justification meets the requirements of FAR 6.302-1(c)(2), which require that the use of brand name product descriptions be documented in accordance with FAR 6.303.

FAR 6.302-1(c)(1)(ii) identifies that a justification is required to only cover the portion of an acquisition that uses a brand-name description or other purchase description to specify a particular brand-name, product, or feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer; and the approval level required will only apply to that portion of the requirement. Please see Brand Name Components table within paragraph 3 for specific brand name items and descriptions. The required traffic controller system & traffic and pedestrian signals have an estimated total value of and represents less than of the total contract value. As such, the contracting officer for the procuring activity is the authorized approval, in accordance with FAR 6.304(a)(1).

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

a. Background: This is a new construction requirement to repair Barnes Blvd.

Bridge (J84004) on JBLM, WA. This is not a consolidated requirement.

b. Justification: The listed equipment is currently compatible with the system in operation of the JBLM Department of Public Works. The new system must match and function together with existing DPW equipment as part of the existing traffic monitoring system. No other systems are currently compatible. The brands noted in Paragraph 3 are of a high industry standard and are the chosen service material brands used by the larger transportation management system currently in place on JBLM and maintained and serviced by the DPW. Planning and maintaining and operating a large military base operation traffic management system requires electronic equipment to be fully compatible in function and remote controls. It also requires having equipment that service technicians are familiar with to keep all systems in service and working together.

c. Alternatives: As stated in the above paragraph b., only those products that are associated with traffic system are expected to be considered fair and reasonable based on competition of the overall solicitation. Certified cost or pricing data will not be required as the contract in which these included manufacturer/brand name items will be awarded based on competition.

10. Other Factors:

a. Procurement History: This is a new acquisition for the repair of Barnes Blvd Bridge

(J84004) on JBLM, WA.

b. Acquisition Data Availability: Not applicable.

c. Unusual and Compelling Urgency: Not applicable.

d. Subcontracting Competition: Requirement will be 100% set-aside for a small business concern (solicited to 8a firms), IAW FAR 19.702(b)(1), a subcontracting plan and competition is not required.