Tab B-1 Justification Approval (003)_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):

This is a limited competitive, action to be awarded as a new Fixed Price Requirements Contract with Firm Fixed Price Delivery Orders using Intermec Brand Name Specifications. Honeywell is the parent company of Intermec and uses the Intermec brand labels in the Honeywell Voice Pick Printers.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

DLA operated warehousing and distribution sites located within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) have a requirement for a Contractor to provide Voice Pick Labels of various sizes and capabilities. These printer consumables are required for the Honeywell Voice Pick printers used in conjunction with DLA’s warehouse management system – Distribution Standard System (DSS). These printer consumables are essential in ensuring that DLA effectively and efficiently supports the warfighter.

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:

The Voice Pick Labels should be Intermec OEM brand name or approved by the manufacturer to successfully and safely operate, with the Honeywell Voice Printers. The Original Voice Pick contract SP3300-18-D-5005, was put in place with Vocollect a Honeywell Distributor. Due to the original contract being put, in place with a Honeywell Distributor and using Honeywell Products that operate with the Intermec Labels that are owned by Honeywell. The specific manufacturer approved Labels are specifically formulated for the Honeywell printers therefore they must be the Intermec Brand.

The use of other brands or unapproved brands will void the Manufacturers 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 322220- Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper 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, Zebra Technologies/Motorola, and Lucas are all major players in this industry. See attached market research report for results.

A general internet search for thermal transfer printer labels and ribbons manufacturers and distributors in conjunction with the System for Award Management (SAM) resulted in the identification of the following companies who appear to possess the capabilities to meet the Government’s printer consumable requirements. See attached market research report for results.

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: 322220 found.

Customary Commercial Terms and Conditions Voice Pick Labels are a standard commercial product readily available in the industrial industry.

Therefore, this acquisition for the purchase of Voice Pick Labels 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.

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 Labels are product’s customarily available in the commercial marketplace and that the definition of a