J&A_MOTOROLA___9-6-17.pdf

FACTS SUPPORTING A REQUEST TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION USING OTHER THAN FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION – SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION (UNDER $150,000)

REQ no. Requestor Carmen Kaplan Office Code Phone no. (301) 496-7598

Introduction: Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), the following data is furnished to the Contracting Officer to support the requisitioning office’s request that the items/services identified on the above-mentioned Requisition be obtained using other than full and open competition. The requisitioning office understands that a contract may not be awarded on a sole source/brand name only basis unless the Contracting Officer approves Other than Full and Open Competition.

1. Identification of the Agency: HHS/NIH/OD/ORS/DP

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

a. Brand Name Request

3. Description of the supplies and services required to meet the Agency’s needs and the estimated value.

See attached specifications provided by CIT Ken Marlar

4. Proposed Contractor’s unique qualifications.

a. Replacement parts:

N/A

b. Equipment upgrade/repair:

The radios that will be purchased are to replace existing radios that need to be phased out.

c. Proprietary data:

CIT has purchased our radios in the past. They have purchased Motorola radios and provided the specifications for this purchase.

d. Urgency:

The Division of Police is in the process of hiring 18 new police officers and will need the radios for the incoming staff.

e. Brand Name only:

CIT supports the Motorola radios. Once they are delivered, CIT will program the radios to work on the NIH radio frequency and the local law enforcement agency. CIT does not support any other brand of radio.

2. Additional Supporting Facts.

a. DP is requesting a name only purchase, Motorola. This is the brand that CIT purchases and programs for us.

I hereby certify that the supporting data above forms the basis for this justification, is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Certification by Requirements\Technical Personnel:

I concur and approve this justification for other than full and open competition.

Contracting Officer Date