Sole_Source__ACF_Technologies_for_NOI.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE

The service or material listed on (Requisition Number) N6133718RCPH003 are requested through Other Than Full and Open Competition, in accordance with:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for open market items, or FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) for orders against established contracts.

Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer’s name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, also provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: ACF Technologies

Manufacturer address: 64 Peachtree Road, Suite 201, Asheville, NC 28803

Manufacturer POC and phone no.: Mike Pelz, 404-452-8597

Dealer (if applicable): ____________________________________________________

Dealer address (if applicable): ______________________________________________

Dealer POC and phone no. (if applicable): ____________________________________

Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date:

Annual Environmental software and hardware maintenance support for NH Beaufort.

Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources:

The government’s minimum requirement is annual environmental software and hardware maintenance support for Q-Flow server. The Q-Flow software and hardware is proprietary to ACF Technologies, including all parts, techniques, and tools used to maintain the software and hardware. ACF Technologies is the sole manufacturer and distributer of the Q-Flow system and is the only authorized dealer to perform maintenance and repairs.

The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government. (Check is applicable.)

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The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is as follows:

These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment. Identify equipment:

Other information to support a sole source procurement:

I certify that statements checked, and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this sole source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Typed Name and Title: ___________________________

Activity: ______________________________________

Signature and date: ______________________________