JA Panduit updated 8-17-2020 BCO signed redacted.pdf

Control No:

PFO 20-03

DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND THE AIR FORCE

RHODE ISLAND NATIONAL GUARD

USPFO-RI/143D AIRLIFT WING

1841 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL, EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818-1728

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition

1. Contracting Activity: 143d Airlift Wing, Base Contracting Office/USPFO-RI Purchasing & Contracting Division

2. Description of Action: The action being procured is a new contract for the construction of a fitness center and storage area. This will be a pre-fabricated metal building built on an existing slab. The project will be awarded through an invitation for bid and funded with Air Force Sustainment, Restoration, and Maintenance (SRM) Funds. The contract calls for Panduit No. PPSO710D71 IEEE approved transformer warning signs.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Panduit labels are an industry standard for marking transformers. It is critical that the contractor follows all IEEE rules for marking of the transformer because handling a transformer without proper training or gear could lead to death. The specifications do not require that the contractor use Panduit. If the contractor can find a product that meets the same specifications as Panduit then it will be approved for use in the project. The value of the labels is $20.00 (4 labels costing $5.00 each).

4. Authority Cited: The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C.

Section 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c), the property or services needed by the agency are available only from one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Transformer labeling follows extremely stringent criteria to ensure the health and protection of personnel. It is critical that the contractor use well established and known brand names in order to comply with all Federal Rules and Regulations. If the contractor can find an equal product it will be permitted for use by the engineer.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The contract will be put out for solicitation and any qualified contractor can bid on the project. If an acceptable product that meets the specifications for the Panduit model is found it will be accepted.

a. Effective competition. There is an expectation of adequate competition for this project. The notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be or have been published, and that any bids or proposals received shall be considered.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Actions taken to increase competition are to allow any model that meets the specifications based on the Panduit No. PPSO710D71 IEEE approved transformer warning sign.

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8. Market Research: A quick internet search was completed and there are multiple vendors for this type of warning sign.

9. Interested Sources: N/A

10. Other Facts: Competition is not being limited by putting a basis of design product in the specifications, anyone qualified can bid on the project and a model that meets the specifications of the Panduit No. PPSO710D71 IEEE approved transformer warning signs but isn’t that model will also be accepted.

11. Technical Certification: Include the following statement:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Lt Col Kathleen Mahoney Date:

Title: Base Civil Engineer Signature:

12. Requirements Certification: Include the following statement:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Lt Col Kathleen Mahoney Date:

Title: Base Civil Engineer Signature:

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: Include the following determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

The cost was will be compared with the Independent Government Estimate as provided by Pond & Company and certified by the 143d Civil Engineer Squadron

Typed Name: Lt Col Kathleen Mahoney Date:

Title: Base Civil Engineer Signature:

14. Contracting Officer Certification: This certification shall be made by the contracting officer who will sign the contract resulting from this justification and approval. Include the following statement:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Mr. William Henry Date:

Title: Base Contracting Officer Signature:

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