LSJ - FAR Part 8.405-6b Brand Name_POST.pdf

Limited Source Justification

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR SUBSECTION 8.405-6(b), ITEMS PECULIAR TO ONE MAUFACTURER

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR Subsection 8.405-6(a)(1), states for purchases in excess of the micro-purchase limit and not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, an ordering activity must justify its action when restricting consideration, as otherwise required under AR Subsections 8.405- 1, 8.405-2 or 8.405-3.

2. IAW FAR Subsection 8.405-6(b), this memorandum explains the absence of consideration of all otherwise eligible FSS holders for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement and requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

The Department of the Navy (DON) plans to procure Darran Jamestown casegoods furniture for inventory purposes that are interchangeable and match existing furniture. The existing executive furniture within the Navy, Secretariat, at the Pentagon, is Darran Jamestown. As desks need to be replaced and additional staff is hired DON/AA, FSSD needs to keep an inventory of furniture that is interchangeable with existing furniture.

Market research findings indicate that furniture brands other than Darran Jamestown cannot o l of product quality and appearance. The estimated extended price for items is .

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING

A. BRAND NAME.

Darran furniture offers unique features such as traditional edging and veneer finishes that other manufacturers cannot match. Other furniture vendors cannot match existing finishes.

Darran casegoods are not interchangeable with other casegoods furniture brands. Darran Jamestown furniture is currently installed throughout the Navy Secretariat at the Pentagon and NCR. Other furniture brands will not match in finishes and styling eliminating any cost savings.

IV. MISSION IMPACT.

Other furniture brands are not interchangeable or compatible with existing Darran Jamestown, therefore replacements for damaged furniture or request for reconfigurations are not possible with an alternate product and any cost savings are eliminated. Darran Jamestown furniture has been standardized, by style, sizing, and finishes throughout Navy spaces in the Pentagon and NCR, other brands cannot match style and finishes so reutilizing furniture parts and pieces for cost saving is not possible.

V. CERTIFICATIONS:

Limited Source Justification

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

B. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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