J A_-_Brand_Name_(Intellikey)_(Redacted).pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(under $150K)

1. Contracting Agency: US Army Engineer District, Corps of Engineers, PO Box 59, Louisville, KY 40201-0059

2. Description of Action: This is in support of the construction of a new U.S. Army Reserve Center at Attleboro, MA. The new facility will include a programmable keying system to control site access and manage facility security. The computer software to run the programmable keying system will be provided by the 99th Regional Support Command.

3. Description of the Supplies/Service: The programmable keying system shall be compatible to the existing master key system used by the 99th Regional Support Command (RSC) throughout New England, and shall include:

a. door hardware;

b. programmable keys;

c. software;

d. key programming unit;

e. lock programming unit; and

f. other related equipment and functions.

4. Authority Cited: 10 USC 2304 (c) (1) FAR 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2)(ii) Follow-on supply for compatibility with existing Intelli Key system, which is only available form one source; Clark Security Products. FAR 6.302-1 (c)(1)(ii) Intelli Key system is a brand name which will be single line item contained in the Price Breakout Schedule.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: All controllers shall be programmed and encrypted into existing registered End User systems and the encrypted restrictive End User (CLK) master key system supplied by Clark Security Products, , compatible to the existing master key system for the 99th RSC throughout New England due to safety and security concerns.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: At this time the intelligent key system manufactured by Intelli Key is the only existing system compatible with the hardware and software system utilized by the 99th RSC throughout the New England states and 99th RSC area of responsibility.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Future actions on similar contracts will evaluate whether compatibility with associated facilities is crucial for mission execution and will evaluate whether alternate compatible systems have come to market.

8. Market Research: Market research was not performed in view of the reasons cited above.

9. Interested Sources: N/A.

10. Other Facts: None.

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: ________________

12. Requirements Certification: I hereby determine that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: _________________

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination/Contracting Officer Certification: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on comparison with existing contract prices and/or established catalog prices for similar items. According to the Government’s Cost Estimate provided for this system, the cost should be around . This value was readily available catalogue pricing for the respective system components. I further certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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