Justification and Approval (JA) - Branded Video Intercom CCTV Security Access Specs (002) (002) (1).pdf

Limited Sources Justification and Approval

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, 26 Federal Plaza, Real Estate Division, New York, NY 10278.

2. Description of Action: It is anticipated that this will be a new purchase order. Funds to be used are Operations & Maintenance (O&M). Funds are provided under Purchase Request and Commitment (PR&C) No. W16R0E50846169.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Real Estate Division, Recruiting Section, New York District, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York is requesting the purchase and approval for tenant improvements at existing Armed Forces Recruiting Centers. Brand name only for the items shown below:

a. Video Intercom Entry Control (EC) System: Aiphone IXG Series is the system identified in the specifications for use in the Armed Forces Recruiting Stations.

b. Primary entrance and/or secondary egress doors: Aiphone and Securitron is the only manufacturer that carry the Military Services specific branded components for use in the Armed Forces Recruiting Stations.

c. Security board: NETGEAR is the only manufacturer that carries the Military Services specific branded switch (port) for use in the Armed Forces Recruiting Stations

4. Authority Cited: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(I), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirement.”

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Appendix “A” of the Military Recruiting Facilities Construction Specifications for Production Offices states that all Armed Forces Career Centers will follow a Video Intercom Entry System with CCTV security specification for each military service. Certified Integrators/Installers (warranty) are Aiphone, Hanwha Vision STEP Partner, and ASSA ABLOY (Rockwood, Securitron, Accentra, Adams Rite and Pemko Components). The manufacturers listed carry the specific materials needed to keep all Armed Forces Career Centers uniform across the United States.

6. Efforts to obtain Competition: This is a brand name purchase and competition is limited to the following manufacturers: Aiphone IXG Series and its components manufactured by Aiphone, Securitron, and NETGEAR.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: A Notice of Intent to Sole Source was posted on SAM on 14 July 2021 (Attachment 1) for 15 days with a response date of 29 August 2026. No responses have been received.

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1. Other Facts: N/A

2. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

HELEN LUKE DATE

Chief, Real Estate Division

3. Requirement Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the Limited Sources Justification and Approval are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NICHOLAS EMANUAL DATE

Contracting Officer CENAN Contracting Division