Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition N64709.24.0020 Redacted.pdf

N64709-24-0020

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity

Department of the Navy Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic (SWFLANT) located at 1150 USS Los Angeles Road, Kings Bay, GA 31547-2634

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved

The acquisition of the supplies/services under a Brand Name Justification.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs

Siemens Circuit Breakers.

IGE $83,700.00

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Brand Name Justification

This action is being executed in accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1)(ii) as a particular brand-name item is required.

5. Rationale Supporting Use of the Authority

Siemens Circuit Breaker part number 15-GMI-750-1200-58 that are in service at EHW 2 are no longer manufactured and no other type manufacturer’s breaker can be used. In order for SWFLANT to change the current model/manufacturer type required for EHW-2 would require the replacement of the switchgear in its entirety and all associated breakers. This modernization effort would cost multiple millions of dollars and require a multi-year project. This is not affordable at this time, the modernization project will have to be programmed and executed in future out years.

6. Description of Market Research Conducted

The market research conducted identified that the breakers are no longer available to be purchased new and are not available through supply warehouses. Internet searches were performed for available vendors, also, local onsite craftsman and Public Works Department personnel were queried for available sources of supply.

7. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Potential Sources as Practicable

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY, ATLANTIC

1150 USS LOS ANGELES ROAD

KINGS BAY, GEORGIA 31547-2634

IN REPLY REFER TO:

SP4561

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In addition to the market research described in Section 6 above, this requirement will be synopsized on SAM.gov in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2.

8. Fair and Reasonable Determination

All quotations or offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a) and award will not be made unless the Contracting Officer can find the price fair and reasonable.

9. Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition

If this procurement is not approved there will be an interruption to the SWFLANT mission that support the Fleet.

10. List of Sources that Expressed an Interest in the Acquisition

C.E. Testing Inc. a RESA Power Company.

11. Actions to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competition

If a similar requirement arises, every effort will be made to compete it to the maximum extent practicable;

however, based upon the aforementioned facts and details, the Government does not foresee a feasible alternative to the selected manufacturer or source.

CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

Signature

CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL [up to $750k]

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve.

Signature

[If value is over $750k, follow approval authorities IAW FAR 13.501(a) (2)]