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Control No. LRL-CTM-0045

Justification and Approval for other than full and Open Competition

The responsible contracting agency is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District.

Description of Action: This is a request for a sole source purchase to utilize a Fire Alarm & Mass Notification System (MNS) manufactured by Simplex Grinnell, as to be compatible with the current network. Panels must be Simplex model number 4100 or newer, and include Mass Notification Systems (MNS) modules and a Federal Signal Relay Module to all the MNS to connect to the existing Giant Voice system in place. FY16 O&M funding will be used to renovate Bldg 807.

Description of Supplies/Services: The contract solicitation will specify that the fire alarm panel and associated alarm signaling equipment must be Simplex Model 4100 or newer and compatible with the current installation network.

Authority Cited: The statutory authority permitting acquisition of the requirement by Other than Full and Open Competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Base Requirements.

Reason for Authority Cited:

(a) Background The fire alarm and MNS referenced is the sole manufacturer compatible with providing necessary equipment to connect with other systems installed throughout the base.

(b) Justification: As noted in the attached memorandum, Niagara Falls ARS requires all renovation and new projects to be completed IAW the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-600-01 and the latest NFPA standards that apply. Niagara ARS projects require fire alarm panels and associated alarm signaling equipment to be Simplex Model 4100 or newer and compatible with the current installation network system.

(c) Impact: If the J&A is not approved then an alternate system may be proposed , thus providing an inoperable fire alarm and MNS system. This result would pose a life safety concern to occupants of the facilities and will not meet the guidance provided in the attached memo to comply with UFC 3-600-01.

(d) Alternatives: None – No deviations or changes to the Fire Panel and MNS are authorized per the Niagara Falls ARS.

Efforts to Obtain Competition: None - the requirement is for renovation of facilities to meet the UFC – Fire Protection Engineering Criteria. The construction contractor will be required to provide a compatible system for approval by the Fire Prevention and Communications Chief.

Actions to Increase Competition: None – The solicitation for the construction work of renovating and adding to Building 807 and updating the Mass Notification System will go a SB Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) W912QR-15-D-0001 thru 0005.

Market Research: TBD - The solicitation going to the MATOC contractors will specify that only a Fire Alarm and MNS manufactured by Simplex; Model 4100 or newer will meet the requirement for Niagara Falls Air Force Reserve Station. A fair and reasonable cost comparison on the equipment will be conducted based on historical data the Corps has done in installing fire alarm and MNS systems from a competitor in the geographic area.

9. Interested Sources: In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6) and FAR 6.302-1(c)(1)(ii)(C), the justification shall be posted with the solicitation, redacted as necessary.

10. Other Facts: The attached memo states requirements and coordination approval entities.

11.

(a) Requires Certification: I certify that supporting data under my cognizance which are included above are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date Title: Project Manager

(b) Requires Certification: I certify that supporting data under my cognizance which are included above are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date Title: Superv. Project Manager

12. Legal Sufficiency Review:

Date Title: Assistant District Counsel

13. Contracting Officer Certificate/Approval I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for the procurement of the selected Simplex system will be fair and reasonable based on market research of the product and equipment. This will be done from a historical cost comparison under a previous contract from a competitor in the geographic area. Based on the foregoing justification, I herby approve the justification and approval for the sole source of the equipment specified within

10 August 2016

10 August 2016 the J&A to support the request from Air Force Reserve described herein and authorize the acquisition.

Date Title: Contracting Office