A.03.11_JA-19_14_Best_Lock_Cores_Redacted.pdf

Control No. POA 19-14

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY: U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska, Contracting Division, Post Office Box 6898, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska 99506-0898.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: This is a Limited Sources Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition to include a sole source (brand name) specification for the Stanley / Best Interchangeable Core ‐ Cormax , 7‐pin, Standard Keyway, X‐series keys in the solicitation for F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) Administrative Facility (EIE432) project at Eielson AFB, Alaska.

Market research included a notice of intent for sole source item posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov) and an internet search for the Stanley / Best Interchangeable Core ‐ Cormax , 7‐pin, Standard Keyway, X‐series keys.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: This Limited Sources Justification is for the inclusion of a brand name specification for the Stanley / Best Interchangeable Core ‐ Cormax , 7‐pin, Standard Keyway, X‐series keys. Eielson AFB has standardized the systems on the installation, requiring that all new construction specify installation of only the Stanley / Best Interchangeable Core ‐ Cormax , 7‐pin, Standard Keyway, X‐series keys. The estimated cost of the restricted construction materials is for 9 cores at each. Approval authority is the Procuring Contracting

4. AUTHORITY CITED: Other than Full and Open Competition is authorized pursuant to 10 U.S.C.

2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This justification applies the use of a brand name description.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

a. Background: Engineering and Construction Bulletin No 2005-1, dated 18 March 2005, cites a policy memorandum from the Installation Management Agency (IMA) and the Director of Military Programs, dated December 14, 2004 which directs the use of the electronic card access systems on new construction projects and major building renovations on Air Force installations. The bulletin also directs that every Air Force Installation develop a master plan for the electronic key card access system that requires installation buildings to use equipment from a single manufacturer for consistency, compatibility, and sustainability. Best electronic card access systems and the Best lock cores are compatible with Eielson Air Force Base’s existing master keying system.

b. Justification: Eielson has established Best as the Installation’s master keying system with which all lock cores and keyless entry systems must be compatible. There are several manufacturers of locksets that accept Best interchangeable lock cores, therefore this J&A is for the lock core only and not lockset hardware. The Best lock cores comply with the Air Force Installation standardization program.

c. Impact: Use of keying systems from multiple manufacturers is not in accordance with Air Force policy to have a standard keying system from one manufacturer for consistency, compatibility and sustainability and would result in the Installation having to maintain multiple grand master systems.

d. Alternatives: None. Eielson standard grand master lock system is Best. Specification of Best lock cores is essential to the Government’s requirements, precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION: There will be competition between firms that sell the required name brand Stanley / Best Interchangeable Core ‐ Cormax , 7‐pin, Standard Keyway, X‐series keys. Based on market research there is more than one distributor/vendor for this system.

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION: To ascertain whether existing manufacturers or new manufacturers entering the market have developed products or programming which will be compatible, interchangeable and competitive with the items identified in this document and currently in use, sources sought notices were published in FedBizOpps on 30 August 2018. The notice contains the Government’s intent to acquire the materials/systems included in this J&A on a sole source basis for facilities on Eielson AFB. No responses were received. No similar/compatible products were found.

8. MARKET SURVEY: Market research was conducted to determine if there are other manufacturers who can fully meet the Government’s requirements. No firms responded to the sources sought notice.

No compatible products were found.

9. INTERESTED SOURCE: In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), this J&A will be included with the solicitation when the solicitation is made available through the Government Point of Entry (www.fedbizopps.gov). Any sources that indicate interest as a result of the publication will be evaluated.

10. OTHER FACTORS:

a. Procurement History: The installation master plans have selected master/supervisory systems to comply with Air Force Installation Standardization Programs and minimize risks to life safety in emergency situations. These construction materials are required in RFP W911KB19R0008 for F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) Administrative Facility, Eielson AFB, Alaska (EIE432).

b. Acquisition Data Availability: Not applicable.

c. Unusual and Compelling Urgency: Not applicable.

d. Subcontracting Competition: Subcontracting opportunities exist for suppliers, distributors, and/or installers. This is a restrictive specification that only precludes consideration of a product manufactured by another company. Subcontracting competition will be the responsibility of the Prime contractor awarded the contract.

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