Tab B-1 Justification Approval - Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. IDENTIFICATION OF AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

DLA Distribution-J7, 430 Mifflin Avenue, Building 430, New Cumberland, PA 17070.

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION/CONTRACT TYPE (INCLUDING

ESTIMATED VALUE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE):

DLA Distribution Operations has a requirement to purchase Voice Pick Supplies to support the Voice Pick Requirement being implemented, across DLA Operations.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

DLA Distribution J7 Contracting issued a Voice pick contract and is currently being implementing across the DLA enterprise. Voice Pick Supplies are a commodity that are being used on a daily basis by DLA operated warehousing and distribution sites. Since the DLA, operated warehousing and distribution sites cannot predetermine the precise quantities of Voice Pick Supplies that will be required during a definite period, a Requirements contract for a one (1) year base period with four (4) one-year option year periods shall be established whereby, upon receipt of a delivery order, the Contractor will deliver the specified Voice Pick Supplies at the quantities set forth in the delivery order. The estimated annual DLA operated warehousing and distribution sites’ Voice Pick Supplies requirements are detailed in the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) worksheet.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

a. Only One Responsible Source/a Limited Number of Responsible Sources and No

Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements (FAR 6.302-1)

b. This J&A satisfies the FAR Subpart 13.501(a)(2) (ii) requirement to justify a sole source or brand name acquisition being conducted pursuant to test program for commercial items.

5. DEMONSTRATION OF CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS:

a. The Voice Pick Supplies shall be Honeywell OEM brand name or approved by the manufacturer to successfully and safely operate, with the Honeywell Voice Pick Software. The Original Voice Pick contract, SP3300-18-D-5005, was put in place with Vocollect a Honeywell Distributor. Contract SP3300-18-D-5005 was awarded to a Honeywell Distributor supplying Honeywell Products that operate using proprietary Honeywell Software. Other product lines from other manufacturers cannot interface with products procured under the original Voice Pick contract. The specific manufacturer-approved Voice Pick commercial consumables can only interface with Honeywell Software; therefore, this follow-on requirement must look to Honeywell brand or from a Honeywell-approved manufacturer/distributer.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/06.htm#P82_11000 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/13.htm#P424_62043

b. The use of other brands or unapproved brands will void the Manufacturer’s warranty of the Voice Pick equipment already owned by DLA.

6. SYNOPSIS ANNOUNCEMENT/POTENTIAL SOURCES:

This requirement will posted on BETA.SAM.GOV for a minimum of 30 days to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COST:

It is assumed that adequate price competition will exist among either OEM or distributors to ensure that the price is fair and reasonable.

8. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH:

Market Research was conducted using NAICS Code 334220- Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. See attached Market Research report for results.

Further market research was conducted by the DLA Distribution Acquisition Project Analyst (APA) using Google. The purpose of the APA’s market research was to identify industry leaders and to gain an understanding of the supply chain for the mobile technology industry.

Determining the industry leaders was relatively straight forward. The APA found that Honeywell has an extensive network of value added resellers comprised of both large and small business concerns. Providing the same or similar solutions for customers such as True Value, Kraft, Remington, Walmart, Amazon, the Department of the Army and Air Force, the Department of Justice, just to name a few.

Best-in-Class Market Research was conducted on gsa.gov’s website using Best-In-Class Research tool at:

http://hallways.cap.gsa.gov/app/#/gateway/beswt-class-bic/. There were no applicable vendors for the following NAICS Codes: 334220 found.

Customary Commercial Terms and Conditions Voice Pick Consumable items are a standard commercial product readily available in the industrial industry. Therefore, this acquisition for the purchase of Voice Pick Consumable items complies with the definition of a commercial item at FAR 2.101. The terms and conditions found at FAR 52.212-4 contain the same and/or similar language found in most commercial agreements.

http://hallways.cap.gsa.gov/app/#/gateway/beswt-class-bic/

Conclusion This Market Research Report satisfies the requirements for conducting market research IAW FAR Part 10. The market research information detailed above establishes that Voice Pick Supplies are product’s customarily available in the commercial marketplace and that the definition of a “commercial item” at FAR Part 2 has been met. Based on the market research information, adequate price competition is anticipated.

9. OTHER SUPPORTING FACTS:

Due to the original contract being put, in place with a Honeywell Distributor and using Honeywell Products that operate on a specific Honeywell Software that other products will not operate on.

The estimate for this solicitation was developed, using the guidelines established in Distribution J7 Customer Guide Chapter 2, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE). The IGCE was, prepared by surveying published price lists on the General Services Administration (GSA)Advantage website for the equipment required to provide for a Voice Direction Solution.

The IGCE covers a Voice Direction Solution implemented at approximately 103 sites throughout the Department of Defense amongst an estimated 5,000 warehouse personnel.

10. LISTING OF INTERESTED SOURCES:

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11. ACTIONS TAKEN TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO COMPETITION:

The market research information detailed above establishes that Voice Pick Supplies are product’s customarily available in the commercial marketplace and that the definition of a “commercial item” at FAR Part 2 has been met. Based on the market research information, adequate price competition is anticipated.

12. STATEMENT OF DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with FAR 52.211-9 Desired and Required Time of Delivery, the Government desires delivery of all Voice Pick Labels within 21 calendar days after receipt of a delivery order.

The Government requires delivery of all Voice Pick Labels within 30 calendar days after receipt of a delivery order. The period of performance is 02 November 2020 through 01 November 2025.

13. TOTAL ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE OF THE ACQUISITION(S) COVERED BY

THIS J&A.

The estimated value of this requirement is $XXXXX, which includes the Base Year and four, one year option periods.

Prepared By:

Scott Estes Contract Specialist

J&A ENDORSEMENT

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION – FAR 6.303-2(b)

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition plan which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Technical Cognizance:

(Requirements originator) xxxxxx Name and Title Signature Phone Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION – FAR 6.303-2 (a)(12) (Note: Pursuant to FAR 6.304(a)(1), this certification also serves as approval of J&A’s not exceeding $750,000.)

I certify that this justification, including its supporting acquisition plan is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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LEGAL REVIEW

The foregoing J&A has been reviewed for legal sufficiency.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/06.htm#P216_30437 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/06.htm#P234_33196

APPROVAL OF THE JUSTIFICATION – FAR 6.304

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