JA_Template_2017_-_BEST_CORES_26_Dec_2017.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Agency/Contracting Activity: 147th MSG/MSC, Houston, Texas

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost

Funds: OM Other Funds:

Name of Proposed Contractor(s): Best Lock Corporation Street Address: 6161 East 75th Street City, State, Zip: Indianapolis, IN 46250 Phone: 317-849-2250

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

The basewide construction projects include a requirement for Best Lock Cores. The mission requires the brand item to support base security. This brand is unique because in order maintain compatibility with existing grand master system you must purchase Best cores. The specified items are unique to fulfill Air Force, ANG, and Base requirements. Once these systems are on base it is most advantageous to the government to maintain this brand to maintain a single grand master system, key control and facility security. (Govt Est. $2,120, no additional cost for Best over comparable lock systems)

4. Authority: Actions other than simplified acquisition procedures (select one):

FAR 6.302-1: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, 10 USC 2304(c)(1)

FAR 6.302-2: Unusual and compelling urgency, 10 USC 2304(c)(2)

FAR 6.302-5: Authorized or Required by Statute, 10 USC 2304(c)(5)

Other: __<insert appropriate authority here

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

The use of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements is being applied because existing security systems require one manufacturer known source offers a specialized product that is not otherwise available to the Government.

Best hardware lock cylinder core systems are required to support the Base’s grand master keying system. This system is necessary to maintain a consistent controllable key system to maintain security and control of access to buildings, offices and other lockable doors to protect base assets.

(Govt Est. $0, no additional cost for Best over comparable lock systems)

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6. Actions to Increase Competition:

N/A

7. Market Research

Market research was conducted for potential sources who may have capability to fulfill this requirements, Best cores have multiple vendors and can be supplied by any.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Purchase Order(s) or Contract(s): Yes No

If "Yes", for each purchase order or contract provide:

Purchase order or contract number: ALL PROJECTS THAT AFFECT Base key system

9. Additional Information to support the justification.

N/A

10. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in this abbreviated J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By: CHRISTIAN J. CAMPBELL, Maj Signature:

Position Title: DEPUTY BASE CIVIL EINGINEER

11. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: As contracting officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Contracting Specialist: Denise M. Bailey Signature:

13. Contracting Officer’s Approval: I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the foregoing, I approve this sole source justification subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Contracting Officer: Denise M. Bailey Signature: