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manufacturers: this J&A is for the interface units only. Additionally, installation of another system would require substantial duplication of cost, that the Government would not expect to recover. These costs would include:

- Additional training for Ft. Greely technicians to learn a different system

- Requirement for stocking duplicate spare parts for different controls system

- Duplicate effort for installing software upgrades

- Modification of existing/future service contracts to include a different controls system

c. Impact: Failure to incorporate the requirement for compatibility with the existing fire alarm system will result in a failure to meet functional and design requirements of the base-wide system and could result in a failure in notification of an incident in the event of a fire or other emergency.

d. Alternatives: None. Specification of a Monaco Model “BT-XFH EN” transceiver for the fire alarm system is essential to the Government’s requirements, precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION: There will be competition between firms that sell the one distributor/vendor for this system.

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION: To ascertain whether existing manufacturers or new manufacturers entering the market have developed products or programming which will be compatible, interchangeable and competitive with the items identified in this document and currently in use, a sources sought notice was published in BETA SAM on 5 March 2021 using NAICS 334290 - Other

Communications included in this justification and approval on a sole source basis for this project.

No responses were received. No similar/compatible products were found.

8. MARKET SURVEY: Market research was conducted to determine if there are other manufacturers compatible products were found.

9. INTERESTED SOURCE: In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), this J&A will be included with the solicitation when the solicitation is made available through the Government Point of Entry (www.SAM.gov). Any sources that indicate interest as a result of the publication will be evaluated.

10. OTHER FACTORS:

a. Procurement History: The installation master plans have selected master/supervisory systems to comply with Army Installation Standardization Programs and minimize risks to life safety in emergency situations.

b. Acquisition Data Availability: Not applicable.

c. Unusual and Compelling Urgency: Not applicable.

d. Subcontracting Competition: Subcontracting opportunities exist for suppliers, distributors, and/or installers. This is a restrictive specification that only precludes consideration of a product manufactured by another company. Subcontracting competition will be the responsibility of the offerors or prime contractor awarded the contract.