JA - Furniture - FINAL Redacted.pdf

Control No: DPW-01558-20-341

Control No: RCOW-20-0020

Version – February 2017

4. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: The DPW Engineering Division requires additional office furniture that must complement and match the existing furniture to ensure any future changes of office set-up, due to mission requirement, is possible. A professional office set-up, that includes matching interchangeable office furniture, is essential for a safe work environment. Market research conducted indicated the requested brand name is available from multiple vendors. See

Market Research Report for details.

A complete replacement of the existing furniture would cause the Government to incur unreasonable cost and is not in the Government’s best interest. In order to maintain a uniform and professional appearance of the DPW Engineering Division and Master Planning, and the ability to utilize the furniture interchangeably, it is essential that all furniture is of the same brand and style. Additionally, procuring the brand named items with same manufacturer’s specifications will keep the warranty of the existing components

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 apply and will be followed.

The requirement to post this justification in accordance with FAR Part 13.105(c) will be met.

This action is a brand name restriction, over $ , therefore this justification will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

7. Market Research: See Market Research Report in PCF.

8. Other Facts: N/A

9. Technical/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.

Typed Name:

Date: 28 July 2020

Title:

Signature: _

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

Control No: DPW-01558-20-341

Control No: RCOW-20-0020

Version – February 2017

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon competition between vendors that provide the required brand name furniture.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government.

Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name:

Date:

Title:

Signature: _