JA for York AC units warehouse.pdf

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

UNICOR, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

BRAND NAME

AUTHORITIES CITED: FAR 6.302-1 No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

Field Requisition: 1032061586 Solicitation: SV0220-26

1.IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY

ORIGINATING THE J & A.

UNICOR, SERVICES BUSINESS GROUP (SBG)

CUMBERLAND SIGN FACTORY

14601 BURBRIDGE RD SE

CUMBERLAND, MD 21502-8724

NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED.

UNICOR Sign Factory, Cumberland, Maryland, is requesting Brand Name specific items, to be purchased times 4 to hookup to existing York TM9E100C20MP12A 100,000 BTU, 21-inch cabinet, multi-position gas furnace designed to support up to 2,000 CFM Because York approves equipment compatibility through its AHRI-certified matched system database, the exact condenser and coil model depend on refrigerant type, efficiency rating (SEER/SEER2), voltage, phase configuration, and required cooling capacity. Specifying York equipment ensures compatibility with the existing furnace, maintains manufacturer warranty coverage, preserves certified performance ratings, and minimizes installation and operational risks.

Estimated Dollar Value: $23,000

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED MEETING THE

AGENCY’S NEEDS.

The existing 4 heating systems are York TM9E100C20MP12A 100,000 BTU, 21-inch cabinet, multi-position gas furnaces designed to support up to 2,000 CFM and compatible with 4-ton cooling systems.

To ensure proper system performance, efficiency, warranty compliance, and code compliance, air conditioning components must be York-manufactured and AHRI-approved as a matched system.

3.DEMONSTRATE THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE

AUTHORITY CITED.

The York furnace requires a matching York evaporator coil sized for the 21-inch cabinet, the appropriate thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) based on refrigerant type and system capacity, and a York condensing unit listed as an approved match in the AHRI certification directory. Mixing manufacturers or using non-approved combinations could result in reduced efficiency, improper operation, loss of manufacturer warranty, and failure to meet AHRI-certified performance ratings.

4.DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED

FROM AS MANY POTENTIONAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE, INCLUDING

WHETHER A SAM.GOV ANNOUNCEMENT WAS OR WILL BE PUBLICIZED AS

REQUIRED BY SUBPART 5.2 AND, IF NOT, WHICH EXCEPTION UNDER 5.202 APPLIES.

Attempts will be made to purchase this off of a GSA schedule. If unsuccessful, a solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov.

5.DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED

COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE.

GSA schedules and SAM.gov solicitations include competition for these commercial items, however prices will be evaluated to ensure they are fair and reasonable.

6.DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET SURVEY CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS, OR A

STATEMENT OF THE REASONS A MARKET SURVEY WAS NOT CONDUCTED.

There are other AC units available on the market, however, it is not in the best interest of UNICOR to purchase a different brand due to compatibility and warranty.

7.ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION, SUCH AS:

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8.LISTING OF THE SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED IN WRITING, AN INTEREST

IN THE ACQUISITION.

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9. STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR

OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT

ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS REQUIRED.

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10.CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION THAT THE JUSTIFICATION IS

ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER’S

KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.

As contracting officer, I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Wesley Newell Contracting Officer

John Dawson Operations Manager