SSJ_Siemens computer upgrade CO_fp.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

MANDATORY TEMPLATE FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

1. Estimated Dollar Value: $59,556.60

2. Anticipated Period of Performance: September 2024 – November 2024

3. Does the anticipated Period of Performance include option years? If no, explain.

No, it is a onetime service.

4. Sources Sought Notice posted to Contract Opportunities and attached to this document?

☐ Yes ☒ No

5. Market Research conducted and attached to this document? If not, explain.

No, the equipment is proprietary.

6. Is this a new requirement or a follow-on to an expiring award?

☒ New requirement ☐ Follow-on to an expiring award

7. Describe the requirement. Please note that the requirement is the minimum acceptable specification or capability and is not necessarily the best in the industry. Please note whether any additional follow-on work is anticipated in response to the current proposed effort.

Siemens will provide: A full standard License with three client licenses. A suitable workstation (at least: core i7, 32GB RAM and 1TB storage), change over graphics that include VAV’s, DP’s Chiller Plant, AHU’s, Exhaust Fans. Apply all set points and values to the new system. After all points are migrated to the new database, perform startup and commission on the system. All system computers and elements with flashable or updatable code/software must be identified and the selected vendor must be contractually required to ensure explicitly specified update timelines to address identified vulnerabilities.

8. List the proposed vendor and contact information.

Siemens Holly Denby 3021 N Commerce Pwky Miramar, FL, 33025 Telephone: 954-329-5512 Email Address: holly.denby@siemens.com

9. Describe why the proposed vendor is the only vendor from which the requirement can be obtained. Examples of acceptable justifications include but are not limited to: sole manufacturer and seller, adherence to warranty provisions, urgency, etc. If other vendors can provide similar products or services, describe why they cannot meet our particular requirement.

The Siemens software that is used to run the current building envelope system is proprietary in nature. This software, manufactured by Siemens, is used to cool our building and it runs the HVAC, chiller, and alarm system in the main building. The upgrade is urgently needed to be able to continue monitoring these systems both in house and remotely.is

10. Certification:

I hereby certify that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Representative Date

11. CO Certification:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, the quoted price is determined to be fair and reasonable as documented on the SAP e-File Checklist and Award Summary.

Contracting Officer Date

12. Level Above the CO Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, the quoted price is determined to be fair and reasonable as documented on the SAP e-File Checklist and Award Summary.

Supervisory Contracting Officer Date