W9127824R0052_JA Control No. 25-0007 SIEMENS Fire Finder XLS FAS_Redacted.pdf

J&A Control # 25-0007

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT � JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

CONTROL # SAM 25-0007

Program/Equipment GPO and NASA Building 9101 Expansions, Interior Upgrades, & Roof Replacement at Stennis Space Center, MS � SIEMENS Fire Finder XLS Fire Alarm System

Authority:

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)

AMOUNT $

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Contracting Officer (See Sections 13-14 Below)

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Title: Project Manager

Requirements Rep (See Section 12 Below)

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Title: Chief Interagency Branch

Signatures Are Required Below:

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition

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Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Directorate of Contracting, Mobile Regional Contracting Center, P.O. Box 2288, Mobile, Alabama 36628-0001.

2. Description of Action: This Justification and Approval (J&A) is to specify Siemens brand name Fire Finder XLS in Solicitation W9127824R0052 for the Government Printing Office (GPO) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Building 9101 Expansions, Interior Upgrades, & Roof Replacement, at Stennis Space Center, MS. This construction project will be a Firm Fixed Price Design Bid Build (DBB) Contract, using no year funds 04 4505 � Government Publishing Office Business Operations Revolving Fund, Government Publishing Office. The anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) is 545 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This procurement is a single requirement for the GPO and NASA Building 9101 Expansions, Interior Upgrades, & Roof Replacement, at Stennis Space Center, MS. The project involves the renovation of approximately 49,000 SF (1st floor is 43,000 SF and 2nd floor is 6,600 SF) of an unused portion of Building 9101 in order to expand GPO operations. The Administration Offices for GPO at this location will be renovated as well, totaling 25,000 SF. In addition to the expansion, the roof, covering 300,000 SF, will be replaced at Building 9101. Additional electrical supply will be needed for this expansion. Supporting activities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, information systems, signage, fire protection and alarm systems compatible with the existing Siemens FAS, connections to the existing Energy Monitoring Control System (EMCS), Antiterrorism and Force Protection requirements, and energy/sustainability requirements. The fire alarm system (FAS) must comply with the existing Siemens XLS(PMI-2) Fire Finder panel, in Building 9101. The FAS is used throughout Stennis as a standardization initiative for operations and maintenance optimization costs of the facility. The system is comprised of fire alarm initiation devices, smoke/heat detectors, duct detectors, and automation controls interoperability. It is contemplated that a separate refrigerant alarm be installed. All devices will be required to be programmed, controlled, tested, and commissioned to allow occupancy of the facility. The Fire Alarm System shall meet the plans and specifications of the project. The Fire Alarm System must also fully integrate with the existing Monaco BT-X Model # BT-XM: MNS, 170.3500 and be programmed to send addressable fire alarm signals to the Monaco Dispatch center for fire response dispatch.

The expansion into the unused portion of the building must tie into the existing FAS. All buildings, including Building 9101, use the Siemens XLS and the Monaco BT-X Model #BT- XM: MNS, 170.3500. It is intended that Siemens Fire Fighter XLS System will be used. The Rough Order of Magnitude estimate for the entire project is . For the brand name specifications, the Government�s estimate for the Fire Alarm System is

4. Authority Cited: The statutory authority permitting acquisition of this requirement by other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), Only One Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: As set forth in FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), when the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one source, or for DoD, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of sources, and no other types of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided. This authority is applicable to the brand-name descriptions in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c). Additionally, FAR 6.302-1(c)(ii)(A) & (B) state the J&A approval/threshold requirements are only applicable to the portion of the acquisition specific to the brand-name specification, and the J&A should indicate that the use of such descriptions in the applicable portion of the acquisition are essential to the Government�s requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

a. Background: This project supports the renovations and interior expansion of GPO activities at Building 9101. Space is required for the expansion of printing operations into an unused portion of Building 9101. There are no other facilities at Stennis Space Center that meet this requirement.

b. Justification: The brand name specification for the FAS is essential to the Government�s requirement because it is the only product capable of meeting the communication requirements mandated by NASA at Stennis Space Center. Stennis Space Center�s Fire Alarm System currently serves 50 structures throughout the property, consisting of Siemens and their components. Siemens has provided maintenance and upgrades to its systems since the system was installed facility-wide in the early 1990�s. The FAS is critical to the mission and sustainment of GPO�s operations at Stennis Space Center.

Siemens retains its proprietary rights to the FAS software and is the only brand for the expansion at building 9101. Installation of a different brand would result in an ineffective piece of equipment, as it would not be able to integrate with the existing system at Building 9101.

The CESAM Engineering Design Branch found there were no other similar products that could meet the characteristics above. In addition, a notice of intent to utilize the brand name specifications was posted to the System for Award Management (SAM). The notice yielded zero responses.

c. Alternative: The Notice of Intent yielded zero responses and supports the Government�s conclusion that there are no alternatives available to the Government for this requirement Siemens alone possesses the proprietary equipment necessary to integrate with the current systems in place at Building 9101. Application of the FAS is essential to meeting the Government�s requirements, thereby precluding consideration of another product. The only alternative would be utilizing a different brand. However, this would require purchasing more than just the component, but also purchasing new software and licensing for maintenance. It would also mandate the need to ensure that the FAS and building automation system (BAS) communicate with each other during an emergency event, as well as the FAS communicating automatically with the Stennis Space Center Fire Station.

Therefore, the use of the Siemens brand for the singular component offers the only solution that will meet the project requirements while also allowing the user to meet their mission requirements in accordance with how they have been funded for both the project and their mission.

d. Impact: If this J&A is not approved, USACE�s construction activites at Building 9101 will not be executed in accordance with user requirements. Co-operating access control systems which are not integrated with each other would require introduction of new products/technology, accessibility of local service, compatibility of software/hardware upgrades, and availability of spare parts. Manufacturer support for the FAS/BAS is a major concern as a life, health, and safety system for this project .The GPO and NASA mission have not been funded nor has the Building 9101 Expansions, Interior Upgrades, & Roof Replacement project been funded to add a new system to the building. A new system would require additional appropriated funds.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

a. Effective Competition: The Contracting Officer published the notices required by FAR 5.201, as described below, and any bids or proposals shall be considered. In accordance with FAR 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Action, a NOI under NAICS 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, to include the brand name specifications for Siemens Fire Finder XLS Fire Alarm System was posted to SAM.gov on 12 December 2024 with a response date of 30 December 2024. No responses were received.

b. Subcontracting Competition: Because the system itself is proprietary and designed to integrate, the Siemens FAS must be purchased. The subject equipment will be procured by a competitively selected small business prime contractor performing the GPO and NASA Building 9101 Expansions, Interior Upgrades, & Roof Replacement, at Stennis Space Center, MS. In accordance with FAR 19.702, subcontracting plans are not required.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: There are no known actions to be taken to increase competition. Another NOI would be completed for future procurements to increase competition for similar future procurements that would not result in increased project costs, reduced efficiencies, and increased overhead costs.

8. Market Research: A special notice under Notice ID W9127824R0052 was posted to SAM.gov on 12 December 2024 and requested responses by 30 December 2024. The special notice stated the intent was to use a brand name specification for the Fire Alarm System and requested interested parties to submit their qualifications. No responses were received to this special notice.

9. Interested Sources: This J&A will be posted with the issuance of the solicitation in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6).

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History: This is a new procurement.

b. Acquisition Data Availability: NA � Technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or purchase descriptions are not available and cannot be developed to allow full and open competition under the circumstances specific to this procurement.

c. Unusual and Compelling Urgency: NA � FAR 6.302-2 is not the authority cited for this justification.

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.

Name:

Title: Project Manager

Date: See Signature Signature

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.

Name:

Title: Chief Interagency Branch

Date: See Signature Signature

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 based on analysis that includes comparison with the Government Estimate. In accordance with FAR 15.403-1(b)(1), Certified Cost & Pricing Data will not be required for this action.

Name:

Title: Contracting Officer

Date: See Signature Signature

14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name:

Title: Contracting Officer

Date: See Signature Signature

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Siemens Brand Name Fire Finder XLS equipment for the GPO and NASA Building 9101 Expansions, Interior Upgrades, & Roof Replacement, at Stennis Space Center, MS, on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) �Only One Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements� in the amount of . The approval is subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Approved By:

Date: See Signature

Contracting Officer