JOFOC_PR6189378.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES)

1. I recommend that Embassy Abu Dhabi use other than full and open competition for the acquisition of 600X600 LED light fixtures for Chancery Building Non CAA offices. The estimated value is $164,550.00

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Procurement of 600X600 LED light fixtures for Chancery Building Non CAA offices at the Embassy Compound.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs. –

Specification as per RFQ # PR6189378:

1. LED light fixture assembly. Model: FLUL-600X600-PS-3000L-40K-1C-277-

G-WH. Type: Non-Dimmable and false ceiling mounted. Brand: Luna, Focal

Point. Dimension: 600X600. Operating voltage: 277Volts, AC, 50Hz.

Accessories: It should include all necessary metallic support to rest on the false ceiling support. Required Quantity: 470.00 Each.

2. Emergency LED light fixture assembly. Model: FLUL-600X600-PS-3000L-

40K-1C-277-G-WH. Type: Emergency battery power pack with illuminated test push button, Non-Dimmable and false ceiling mounted. Brand: Luna, Focal Point. Dimension: 600X600. Operating voltage: 277Volts, AC, 50Hz.

Accessories: It should include all necessary metallic support to rest on the false ceiling grid. Required Quantity: 40.00 Each.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. - FAR 6.302-1(c)

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (for sole source acquisitions; also required for unusual and compelling urgency where more than one offer will not be solicited).

The requested items are exact replacement for the existing electronic CFL lamps based 600X600 light fixtures into 600X600 LED based light fixtures and we need the specified brand and model to use in Chancery Building Non CAA offices at the

Embassy Compound so that the whole existing electrical wiring system and its associated ceiling grid does not have to be necessarily modified / replaced. The specified brand and model were based on compatibility with the existing design after extensive market research done by the Facility Management.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. The description should include whether a

FedBizOpps notice was or will be publicized, as required by FAR 5.2, and if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies (e.g., blanket waiver provided in DOSAR

605.202-70).

The light fixtures may be procured from any dealer or reseller of the same brand.

FedBizOpps notice will be publicized.

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the

Government will be fair and reasonable.

Brand specific items due to existing system, all quotes will be considered.

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

Market research was conducted by the Facility Management and it has been evaluated that the specific brand and models are required based on compatibility with the existing design – as explained above in field # 5.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

The requisitioned items are exact replacement for the existing electronic CFL lamps based light fixtures to LED based light fixtures in the Chancery Building.

10. A listing of sources, if any that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

N/A.

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

JOFOC + Solicitation will be posted on FedBizOpps inviting quotes from all interested parties.

CERTIFICATIONS

I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

4/13/2017 Devender Chugh

Date Maintenance Supervisor Engineer

Requirements Office

I certify that this submission is accurate, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

4/17/2017 David H. Haskett

Date Contracting Officer