JOTFOC - Hangar Fire Main Repair Material.pdf

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC)

N6247A4327001A

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING TAKEN

This action is for one (1) group requisition for various repair materials for military helicopter hangar fire suppression system supplied by FERGUSON WATERWORKS. These products are manufactured by FERGUSON WATERWORKS. These components are OEM components used for critical maintenance and repair of three (3) helicopter hangar fire suppression systems that have been inoperable on Naval Base Coronado.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES REQUIRED

The items being solicited for this Requisition are OEM components used for critical maintenance and repair of three (3) helicopter hangar fire suppression systems that have been inoperable on

Naval Base Coronado.

Acquisition of these various materials will be sourced through FERGUSON WATERWORKS.

The estimated cost of this procurement is: $33,757.40, not inclusive of GSA Recovery Fee.

IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Section 201 of the Federal Property and

Administration Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 501). Approval is sought for sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 2.101, 6.302-1 and 13.106-1(b). These plates are commercial products as defined in FAR 12.101.

DEMONSTRATION THAT THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE

AUTHORITY CITED

FAR 13.106(b)(1)/(2) and 13.501(a) allow the use of other than full and open competition whenever the “Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available” item required by the agency is peculiar to one manufacturer. The use of Ferguson is essential to the Government’s requirement, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

EFFORTS TO SOLICIT TO AS MANY SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE

FERGUSON WATERWORKS is the sole vendor that can provide the supplies required at the level of quality required, as the supplies being requested are unique and highly specialized for their application. FERGUSON WATERWORKS is the original installer of the aforementioned underground high-pressure system, already having blueprints identifying pipe and isolation valve sizing within the affected hangars. The contents of the systems are unknown to NAVFAC unless exposed through excavation, which will occur additional cost and time, and further impact mission operations. This is specialized materials that were adapted and developed and installed specifically for the Department of Defense. For these reasons, FERGUSON WATERWORKS is the only responsible source for these materials.

DETERMINATION THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST WILL BE FAIR AND

REASONABLE

IAW FAR 13.106-3(a) (3) a statement of price reasonableness will be included in the file. Open market items were analyzed using market research, catalog prices, comparison to similar items in a related industry, and factors other than price. The price will be determined fair and reasonable.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED

Due to these components being part number specific to FERGUSON WATERWORKS, market research indicates that there are no other sources available for these plates.

OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

While GSA is committed to expanding competition, we must accomplish that goal with the least risk to the successful support of the GSA Mission and the ongoing efforts in the war on terror and homeland security. GSA jeopardizes being able to meet our customers’ need by not completing this sole-source, brand name specific procurement.

LIST OF SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION

FERGUSON WATERWORKS is the only manufacturer with the drawings, specifications, material specifications, and tooling required to manufacture these components.

STATEMENTS OF ACTION TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

See section “EFFORTS TO SOLICIT TO AS MANY SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE” above.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

The contracting officer has determined that the actions taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in of FAR 2.101, 6.302-1 and 13.106-1(b).and the brand name specified precludes competition to the maximum extent possible. It is in the best interest of the

Government to purchase the components from FERGUSON WATERWORKS.

The information contained in the justification for other than full and open competition for the acquisition of the FERGUSON WATERWORKS components is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge.

Prepared and Approved By:

(Name) Date

(Contracting Officer / Approving Official, etc)