J&A_SOLE_SOURCE_17-Q-0023.pdf

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS EAST-MARINE CORPS BASE

PSC BOX 20005

CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28542-0005

IN REPLY REFER TO:

CONT/tef

30 March 2017

MCIEAST1701

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION FOR ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS PURSUANT TO

FAR 13.501

Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting Officer, hereby approve the proposed sole source acquisition pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5, Test

Program for Certain Commercial Items. Pursuant to FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii), this sole source justification is prepared using the format at FAR 6.303-2.

Justification

1. Agency Contracting Activity

MCIEAST Facility Department MCIEAST Contracting

24 E McHugh Blvd P. O. Box 8368

Room 142 Bldg. 24E Marine Corps Base

Camp Lejeune, NC 28547 Camp Lejeune, NC 28547

2. Nature/Description of Action. This Justification and Approval authorizes the sole source acquisition of open market service that is to be awarded pursuant to FAR 13.501. A firm fixed-priced purchase order will be used in order to minimize the risk to the Government.

3. Description of Service. This is a comprehensive acquisition that will encompass six different locations to cover backup power (automatic/manual transfer switches and uninterruptable power supplies (UPS)) for MCIEAST Critical Network Facilities. This contract will provide a single point of contact for large scale power systems maintenance (preventive and corrective), monitoring and support. This contract also provides Electrical Systems testing/verification and flash studies/testing to ensure critical power systems are stables, functional, and safe.

4. Identification of Statutory Authority. The basis for the use of an exception from the requirement for full and open competition is cited by the authority pursuant to Services

Acquisition Reform Act of 2003 (41 U.S.C. 428a).

5. Rationale for Use of Authority Cited. Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc.

(Liebert) is the sole-source manufacturer/service provider of the equipment that will be maintained. Liebert does not support third party organizations with technical back-up or guarantee parts availability. Third party vendor usage voids warranties currently in place on the equipment being serviced.

6. Efforts Made to Solicit Potential Sources. Pursuant to FAR 5.202(a) (2), a notice of this requirement will not be issued to the FedBizOpps for publication as the proposed contract is being prepared as a sole source. The justification of sole source award will be posted in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii).

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost. The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on current contract price

(M67001-14-P-1209) and price comparisons where applicable.

8. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition. Efforts on future requirements will be reviewed to determine if there are other acceptable vendors that possess the required skill levels.

As well, conduct market research on different brand items being maintained to increase maintenance competition on the back end. Determinations will be made on the quality of the items as compared to the ability to provide high level maintenance as demonstrated by the current vendor.

9. Total Estimated value. The total estimated value of this acquisition base plus two (2) year options is $420,609.00.

10. Preparation of Justification and Approval. This Justification and Approval was prepared by

Tracy Fulks, Contract Specialist, Contracting Department, Bldg. 1116, Marine Corps, Base, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368, Commercial (910) 451-1256 or DSN 751-1256.