W911SD-24-R-0090 BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION.pdf

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Control No.: MICC-WP-2024-31<SAT

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR 13. 106-1(b)(1) SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL

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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Program/Equipment: Supply and Installation of Replacement Somfy Electric Motors and Motor Controllers and Somfy DecoFlex Wall Switches.

Authority: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, Title 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13. 106-1(b)(1).

Amount: $

Prepared by: Erik Poje Contract Specialist Email: erik.poje.civ@army.mil

DSN: 688-2968

Date: 04/11/24

Contracting Officer: Marlene Barretto Supervisory Contract Specialist Email:

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Date: 04/11/24

Technical: Tom Queenan Facilities Manager Email:

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Date: 04/11/24

Requirements: Kathy Glisson

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Date: 04/11/24

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support sole source.

Program Manager:

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Small Business Professional:

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Date: See digital signature mailto:erik.poje.civ@army.mil

FAR 13. 106-1(b)(1) Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items Brand Name Justification and Approval

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command- Mission and Installation Contracting Command – West Point (MICC-WP), 681 Rogers Place, West Point, N.Y.

2. Description of Action: The Directorate of Cadet Activities (DCA) at West Point has a requirement for the Eisenhower Hall Ballroom has a request for brand name purchase authorization for (50) Somfy Sonesse 506S2 line voltage motors, fourteen (14) Somfy IGC 4N1 motor controllers and four (4) DecoFlex low voltage wall switches.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The requirement is to install new motors so that the blinds can be raised and lowered in a reasonably quick and easy fashion. The best way to do this is to upgrade the existing system. The Somfy system requires that the motors meet reliable Somfy specifications. Somfy makes the motor that fits their older system and will warranty its functionality. The Sonesse 506S2 motor is the suggested solution to our problem.

Item Description

Quantity MFR Part No. Description

50 1001814 Somfy Sonesse 506S2 Line Voltage Motors 14 1811416 Somfy IGC 4N1 Motor Controllers

4 1810898 Somfy DecoFlex Low Voltage Wall Switches

4. Authority Cited: Authority Cited: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization)

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

BACKGROUND: The Eisenhower Hall Ballroom hosts a myriad of Academy events and Academy conferences. The windows in the ballroom are floor to ceiling. The natural light causes problems when programs require diminished lighting for slideshows, video, special effects, etc. The existing motorized blinds were installed roughly 12 years ago to resolve the issue of ambient light. The performance of the motorized blinds has been inconsistent over the years. Now, several motors are inoperable, making the total system non-operational.

JUSTIFICATION: There are no unique circumstances. The requirement is to install new motors so that the blinds can be raised and lowered in a reasonably quick and easy fashion. The best way to do this is to upgrade the existing system. The Somfy system requires that the motors meet reliable Somfy specifications. Somfy makes the motor that fits their older system and will warranty its functionality. The Sonesse 506S2 motor is the suggested solution to our problem.

ALTERNATIVES: There is no other way to dim or stop the light coming into the Ballroom without shades. Shades are the only solution, and since the windows are 30 feet high, 12 years ago the Academy purchased automatic window shades. The existing installation is a commercial product distributed by the Somfy company. It includes the blinds, alignment tracks, blind reel and housing, motors and electrical hardware and controllers. We want to install new motors and controllers so that the system works optimally. The original installation of this Somfy system was performed by a company that is no longer in business. Therefore, we need to solicit quotes for repairs from other vendors that use or can install the Somfy product line. Replacing the motors vs.

replacing the who system and all existing materials and hardware and install a new system is unnecessary.

IMPACT: If we cannot replace the motors and controls on the existing blind control system, DCA will be unable to meet the requests for lighting control in the Ike Hall Ballroom. It will detrimentally harm the functionality of the Ballroom Space. More importantly, it would prohibit USMA functions and activities that require a dim or dark space to conduct an event.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: A brand name sources sought and synopsis intent were posted on SAM.gov from 25 Mar 2024 – 27 Mar 2024. There were three (3) responses from industry.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: A brand name sources sought, and synopsis intent was posted on SAM.gov from 22 March 2024 – 27 March 2024. There were three

(3) responses from industry. All three (3) responses are offering open market. .

8. Market Research: Market Research: A brand name sources sought, and synopsis intent was posted on SAM.gov from 22 March 2024 – 27 March 2024. There were three

(3) responses from industry. All three (3) responses are offering open market.

9. Interested Sources:

10. Other Facts: N/A

Procurement History

Contract number awarded contractor: J Paul Studio, Inc.

Order number: 19AQMM18P0387 Description of requirement: Motorized Roller Blinds Server Method of procurement: Unrestricted Contract type: Firm Fixed Price Delivery requirements: F.O.B. Total awarded amount: $35,960.00 Number of option periods: None Number of Offerors: 3 Source Selection Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Basis for fair and reasonable pricing: LPTA

Contract number awarded contractor: AG6395P150424: Rough Brothers, Inc.

Description of requirement: Repair to window shade drive system.

Method of procurement: Unrestricted Contract type: Firm Fixed Price Delivery requirements: F.O.B. Total awarded amount: $64,649.00 Number of option periods: None Number of Offerors: 1 Source Selection Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Basis for fair and reasonable pricing: LPTA

b. Other Facts: N/A

11. Technical Certification:

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.

Signature: _' Date: See Digital Signature

Typed Name: Title: Deputy/Business Operations Advisor

12. Requirements Certification:

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.

Signature: _. ' Date: See Digital Signature

Typed Name: Title: Deputy/Business Operations Advisor

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. Basis for the determination: One or more of the price analysis techniques listed in FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) will be used.

14. Contracting Officer Certification:

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

Signature: _. ' Date: See Digital Signature

Typed Name: MARLENE BARRETTO Title: Contracting Officer

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of fifty (50) Somfy Sonesse 506S2 Line Voltage Motors, fourteen (14) Somfy IGC 4N1 Motor Controllers, and four (4) DecoFlex Low Voltage Wall Switches and installation of the aforementioned items totaling$$$$$ subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

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Typed Name: MARLENE BARRETTO Title: Contracting Office action is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.