A03.14_Brand_Name_Justification_Redacted.pdf

ERDC Control No. 16-0248

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

(Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13 Not Exceeding $150K)

1. Agency/Contracting Activity: Engineer Research and Development Center – Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL))

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-On Requirement Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time and Materials

Funds: OMA Other Funds: Civil Direct

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

a. The total estimated dollar value of the proposed action is .

b. Relocate current SIPRNet alarm sensors located in room 32A such that they now are part of the proposed SCIF expansion into room 32B. Sensor would then be part of the SCIF alarm system located in room 32B.

4. Authority:

Action using Simplified Acquisition Procedures

FAR 13.106-1(b) (1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g.

urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.)

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The current alarm system software was developed by a company named Monitor Dynamics. Only authorized Monitor Dynamics dealers can both modify the proprietary software (SafeNet) and maintain the manufacturer’s warranty. As such, the competition must be limited to only those sources that have an authorized business partner agreement with Monitor Dynamics.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: This requirement will be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE), Federal Business Opportunities (FBO), as a combined synopsis/solicitation to ensure maximum competition.

7. Market Research: Monitor Dynamics was contacted for a listing of qualified dealers. Four companies were suggested:

Evergreen Fire and Security 2720 South "J" Street

Tacoma, WA 98409

Beta Information Technology Solutions 2939 Mossrock Suite 180 San Antonia, TX 78023

B W Electric, Inc.

4305 Northpark Dr.

Colorado Spring, CO 80907-4222

Stargate Electronic Systems, Inc.

37 Anita Dr.

Fitchburg, MA 01420-8911

8. Procurement History:

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

9. Additional information to support the justification: None.

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

Submitted By:

Position Title:

Email Address:

Signature:

Date:

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.

Basis for the determination: price analysis techniques.

12. 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

Signature: ______________ Typed Name: Ashley Jenkins Title: Lead Contract Specialist