JOTFOC - Mickey Leland Elevator Modernization Sole Source The MAD MosaicONE VMS Signed_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

47PH0523R0017 - Mickey Leland Elevator Modernization

PBS, Region 7 Less Than $650,000

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

This action is for the purchase of communication device for the elevator modernization project at the George Thomas Mickey Leland Federal Building, 1919 Smith St., Houston, TX, 77002 (TX0298ZZ). The purchase of these communication devices is part of the overall elevator modernization for 4 elevators at this federal building. This is a onetime buy, and it is anticipated that a standalone contract will be awarded. The rationale for this action is detailed in the paragraphs below.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

The supply request is for four MAD MosaicONE VMS communication devices.

The estimated value of this procurement

IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Citation: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). FAR 6.302-1: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

DEMONSTRATION THAT THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE

AUTHORITY CITED

FAR 6.302-1 allows for the use of other than full and open competition when required supplies are available from only one source. The MAD MosaicONE VMS is the only system cleared for trial use in GSA facilities and the GSA network. Other systems are currently being reviewed by GSA IT for network and security; however, until other systems are cleared this system will be the only approved product for use at GSA facilities.

EFFORTS TO SOLICIT TO AS MANY SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE

Since this is a justification for a sole source procurement for this specific communication equipment, no other sources will be solicited.

DETERMINATION THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST WILL BE FAIR AND

REASONABLE

The anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer prior to award of the contract. This determination will be conducting a price analysis based on the Government’s estimate. A written price evaluation will be included in the file.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED

There was no market research conducted as this is the only approved communications device approved by GSA IT.

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

COMPETITION

None.

LIST OF SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION

None.

STATEMENTS OF ACTION TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

Once additional communication devices are approved by GSA IT, the Contracting Officer will ensure that future contracts will be available competitively.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

This justification is limited to the scope and quantity essential to procure the requested supply. The only known source approved at this time is the MAD MosaicONE VMS communication device.

The contracting officer has determined that the actions taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR 6.302-1 and the source specified precludes full and open competition. It is in the best interest of the Government to purchase the services described above.

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

Approved by:

Roderick H. Blouin Date Contracting Officer, 7PQC