Amendment 0001_ JA - ESS North - CAC-IDS.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

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PROJECT/EQUIPMENT: PN 096278 FY26 MCA Electrical Switching Station-North project at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), New York – Intrusion Detection and Card Access Control Systems.

AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. § 2304(c)(1) AMOUNT: $

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NAME: Jeffery Friese, TELEPHONE: 917-790-8534

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I have reviewed this J&A and find the justification adequate to support other than full and open competition.

District Small Business Specialist NAME: Zachery Bernard

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

REVIEW

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Intrusion Detection and Card Access Control Systems

PN 096278 FY26 MCA Electrical Switching Station-North project at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), New York.

07 August 2025

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Intrusion Detection and Card Access Control Systems

For PN 096278 FY26 MCA Electrical Switching Station-North Contract No. TBD

1. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District (NAN), Contracting (CT), 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

This Justification and Approval (J&A) supports the use of brand name components in an upcoming construction project. The government will not purchase the components directly, but rather will require that offerors include equipment, programming, and work necessary to support installation of an intrusion detection (IDS) and card access control (CAC) systems as part of proposals submitted in response to a best value trade off solicitation that will lead to the award of a new firm-fixed-price (FFP) construction contract. USACE is responsible for the acquisition and administration of the construction for this project at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), NY. Funding for this acquisition will be via Military Construction, Army.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

The requirement is to provide specific Intrusion Detection (IDS) and Card Access Control (CAC) systems for the WVA. As standard, and in accordance with the Army security policies, these systems are provided in all facilities to keep them secure and control/monitor access.

4. AUTHORITY CITED:

10 U.S.C. § 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c), Application for Brand Name Descriptions. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), the Contracting Officer will specify that all offerors be required to procure an item peculiar to one supplier (brand-name item).

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

A. Background:

The Watervliet Arsenal uses a certain brand of security controls (to include IDS and CAC) in accordance with Army policy and to integrate all new systems into the post wide system. This brand name equipment on all projects allows consistency across the post for secure operations and maintenance. All projects utilize these systems to support scalable integration.

B. Justification:

The WVA has required the use of the following system components to allow for integration into the post wide system and monitor appropriately:

CAC/Prox Card Reader: HID RP40-H Request to Exit Sensor (passive): Honeywell Model IS 310 Door Lock -- Electric Strike/Release: Trine 4850 Door Lock -- Maglock Assa Abloy M62

These brands have consistently demonstrated successful performance on multiple projects at the WVA.

Additionally, using equipment from different brands could result in significant integration and possibly Army certification issues with install IDS and CAC systems.

C. Alternatives:

No viable alternatives will be acceptable to meet the mission requirements and obtain the same benefit as utilizing the aforementioned systems.

D. Impact:

If the J&A is not approved and different equipment is installed potential operational coordination issues between the new system and the existing system at WVA. may occur as well as additional training based on the new brand equipment. Standardizing these systems leads to increased resiliency and this project’s goal is to provide complete IDS and CAC systems.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION:

The brand name product has been published as required by FAR 5.201, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to determine sources for this system was synopsized on 20 June 2025. No responses were received for the Notice of Intent. The brand name justification and approval will be posted with the solicitation.

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION:

This J&A supports a discrete requirement that will end when the project is complete. Therefore, there are no planned actions to increase competition for the requirement covered by this J&A.

8. MARKET RESEARCH:

A Notice of Intent (NOI) to determine sources for this system was synopsized on 20 June 2025.

The NOI was published for the required 15 days in SAM.gov. There were no responses to the NOI. Additional research was not done besides the NOI.

9. INTERESTED SOURCES:

There were no responses to the NOI posting.

10. OTHER FACTS:

All pertinent facts are included above.

11. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION:

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

Name: Jeffery Friese Date:

Title: Technical Manager

12. REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

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

Name: Evan Sick Date:

Title: Project Manager

13. FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION:

“I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based on the Independent Government Cost Estimate, the items being procured, and historical data.”

Name: Francis Cashman Date:

Title: Contracting Officer

14. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

“I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

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APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the brand name requirement for IDS and CAC equipment for PN 096278 FY26 MCA Electrical Switching Station-North estimated at $ in support of the as authorized by 10 U.S.C. § 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, and as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c), Application for Brand Name Descriptions, subject to availability of funds and provided that the product herein described has otherwise been authorized for this acquisition.

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