JA_JohnsonControls-FullySigned_Redacted.pdf

because it would negatively affect the ability to maintain proper communication with the 81st RD, risking the lives of occupants in the case of a fire.

c. Alternatives: No alternatives were sought for reasons cited above.

d. Impact: Attempting to integrate parts outside the current network poses unacceptable risks, the 81st RD, risking the lives of occupants in the case of a fire.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The solicitation is being issued as a Firm Fixed Price construction contract under a MATOC award pool. The brand name components represent a small portion (0.9%) of the overall construction project that is being competed.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: No additional actions are planned to increase competition on follow-on procurements for the same or similar requirements for the reasons cited in paragraphs 5 and 6 above.

8. Market Research: The following market research techniques (FAR Part 10) were conducted within the previous 6 months: small business.

A Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted on the beta.sam.gov website on 02 January 2024. To date, no other sources have written to express interest. If prior to issuance of the solicitation, responses are received expressing interest, the justification will be amended.

9. Interested Sources: A technical review was not conducted. Johnson Controls equipment is necessary for this action. A Notice of Intent to Sole Source was posted on 02 January 2024. To date, no other sources have written to express interest. If prior to issuance of the solicitation, responses are received expressing interest, the justification will be amended.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History: N/A

b. Acquisition Data Availability: N/A

c. Unusual and Compelling Urgency: N/A

d. Subcontracting Competition: N/A

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.

Project Engineer / Architect

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.

Project Manager

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

Senior Procurement Counsel

14. 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. Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of utility services for the estimated amount of on another than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(b)(3), Only one responsible source.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer