Justification and Approval - BEQ Furniture and Services (Pre-Solicitation).pdf

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT

MARINE CORPS BASE

P.O. BOX 8368

CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA 28547-8368

J&A No. MCIEAST 2108

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity. Marine Corps Field Contracting System, Marine Corps Installation East-Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

2. Description of Action Being Approved. Award of a contract on a brand name or equal basis for the purchase of dormitory/quarters style furniture and soft goods for Headquarters Battery Barracks, 10th Marine Regiment (installation and removal services included).

3. Description of Supplies/Services. This justification authorizes and approves the award of a firm-fixed-price contract, utilizing FAR 13.5 procedures, to an acceptable vendor that can provide the following items (brand name or equal) and associated services:

a. Microwave/Fridge Combo (MicroFridge, Model# 10.3RM4-9D1X)

b. Multifunction Task Chair (Sauder, Model: Trey, Model# 702-0650; fabric utilizes

Maharam Lariat, Black Vinyl [440401-006])

c. Bed Mattress (Hickory Springs, Model: Institutional Nylon Mattress)

d. Comforter/Blanket (Valley Forge Fabrics, Model: At Ease, Model# GBFC4)

e. Area Rug [Custom Made/Pre-made] (ShawContract, Model: Glow, Model# 5A020

[Carpet])

f. Drapery with Hardware (Accent Drapery Co., Model# D-B2-5460-RF80-BD; fabric utilizes Maharam Adjour/SideStep/Medley and utilizes blackout liner)

g. Lift Deck Bed (University Loft, Model: Metal Lift Bed, Model# G85289)

h. Night Stand (University Loft, Model: Metal Series 3 Drawer Nightstand, Style:

Jericho, Model# G85393.1)

i. Secretary Wall Unit/Wardrobe (University Loft, Model: Metal Two Door Wardrobe, Model# G85745 (or) G85745.B2-53)

j. Lounge Chair (Norix, Model: Harmony, Arm Chair, Model# LA-1 (Square Back;

Grade F Upholstery)

k. Bar Height Stool (Falcon, Model# R806-2)

l. Bench/Ottoman (Norix, Model: Hondo Nuevo, Bench, Model# HN830.HN850

[Molded Plinth Base])

m. Bar Height Round Table (Falcon, Model#s Table Top – 71111; Base – 2400 Series

[Stand Up/STU])

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), one source or limited sources.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority. Governing regulatory guidance found in the Department of Defense’s Unified Facilities Critera for Interior Design (UFC 3-120-10) and the Marine Corps Policy on Family and Bachelor Housing Management (MCO 11000.22 CH1 V2) directs developing interior design requirements of Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FF&E) be integrated with a facility’s Structural Interior Design (SID).

All provided specifications coordinatye with NAVFAC and ROICC’S SID/paint schemes. The required Whole Room Concept (WRC) includes individual whole-room packaging to accommodate high-volume installation. Market research has not identified a fully competitive market that can provide a complete WRC that meets all requirements (e.g. specifications, design, and packaging).

Through an Integrated Product Team (IPT) approach, multiple stakeholders to include, but not limited to, NAVFAC Interior Designers (ID), other departments, Marines, and manufacturers provide recommendations into design of projects. Regulat evaluation of prior projects, best practices, interior design improvements, end-user comments, etc. are employed and are assisting our efforts to not only narrow the gap between MilCon and FSRM project interior designs, but also move us towards a more coordinate and standardized inventory packages for the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQs). The modest standardized packages contribute to reduces number of manufacturers for like items, support interchangeability of parts where applicable, and minize the amount of warranty procedures the Base Property Office must manage based upon fiscal, regulatory, and administrative constraints.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Possible. The Department of the Navy (DON) released guidance in May 2021 concerning Tiered Contracting Solutions that dissolved the use of existing policies concerning furniture. This allows for procurement options outside the previous practice utilizing Navy Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) only. Although limited, market Research has found that there are some vendors capable of providing all items and services required through the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) and within the Open Market. To ensure ample competition and opportunity is available, this requirement will be posted on the Open Market.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable based on competitive offers.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition. For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, the Government has no plans at this time to eliminate brand name or equal items from future solicitation for the supplies/services covered in this document; however, the requirement for brand name of equal items will be reassessed during follow-on acquisition planning events.