JA Best Cores_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition for a sole-source procurement of BEST door lock cores for the Medical Training Facility at Eglin Air Force Base. The US Army Engineer District, Corps of Engineers is seeking to procure BEST brand door lock cores for a construction contract, with an estimated contract value of approximately $2,800, which represents 0.064% of the total estimated contract value. The solicitation will include a sole-source brand-name requirement to ensure compatibility with existing facility infrastructure.

The J&A indicates that a Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted on SAM.gov on 20 March 2025 with a 15-day response period, but no responses were received by the 4 April 2025 due date. The justification emphasizes that using alternative manufacturers would create compatibility and maintenance issues, with potential future costs far exceeding any upfront material savings. The procurement is for an addition and renovation project totaling approximately 3,700 square feet and involving 12 additional doors at the Medical Training Center.