Justifciation and Approval - Brand-Name Monaco Fire Alarm Equipment (Redacted)

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Apart from the complete replacement of the current system in its entirety for the Fort Cavazos Fire Division, DES and all facilities on the installation, which is not a feasible solution, competition will be limited. 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. This is a finite requirement with no future needs, and therefore there are no actions to increase future competition.
8. Market Research: Only MEI fire alarm radio, alarm transceiver equipment, which is comprised of proprietary software, will ensure seamless compatibility with the existing system. Market research was not performed in view of the reasons cited above. The market will be the same when this service is procured again.
9. Interested Sources: A technical review was not conducted. Monaco equipment is necessary for this action.

10. Other Facts: 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

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. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination/Contracting Officer Certification: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this portion of the contract action, for which this J&A is related, 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 the Monaco fire alarm radio, alarm transceiver equipment for the estimated amount of
on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(b)(4) and (c)(1), Only one responsible source. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer

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

Office of Counsel