1.04 BNJ for SAM.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR BRAND NAME

(Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <SAT)

Document number: ____1301388215____________________

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a Brand Name basis and competition is precluded in accordance with FAR 12.102(A) for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

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Original Manufacturer Name: Televic

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Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

Naval War College’s War Gaming Department needs a direct replacement of specific Televic (BRAND NAME) equipment. The order consists of a complete delegate audio system from Televic Conference. The system consists of a Wireless Access Point controller with power supply, including analog and Dante audio inputs and outputs, and a quantity 24 Wireless G4 discussion units all equipped with 16 inch (40cm) long gooseneck microphones, a quantity of 3 rack mounted battery chargers, additional battery packs for redundant power and 1 year service level agreement. See listed below for Televic Part Numbers and description.

1. Televic 71.98.0034, Confidea Wireless Access Point G4 with Dante

2. Televic 71.98.1523, Confidea GO G4 PLM401F -3 wireless tabletop conference unit

3. Televic 71.98.0045, Confidea Battery Pack G4

4. Televic 71.98.0046, Confidea CHT G4 Charging station for 10 batteries

5. Televic 99.06.0004 Service Level Agreement (SLA), Service Level Agreement (SLA) 1-Year Service Level Agreement

6. Televic 71.98.0028, Confidea Wireless Access Point Power Supply G4

In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Estimated Delivery: 30 Days ADC

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

The mission of the U.S. Naval War College Wargaming Department is to conduct high-quality applied gaming, research, analysis, and education to support the college's academic mission, prepare future maritime leaders, and shape key decisions for the Navy and other defense organizations.

To maintain system integrity, maximize existing hardware investments, and ensure zero-downtime redundancy, the Televic G4 Series is the only hardware that meets the technical requirements of this project. This system is a must to carry out

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 applied gaming/research and decision making to ensure the desired curriculum support and professionalism that is needed to carry out the mission. The Microphone system is needed for combability of the current system to ensure all aspects have the same integrity. If the systems do not match the specific tasks will not be able to be specifically carried out.

Market Research was conducted against mandatory sources such as UNICOR, AbilityOne, and GSA which yielded negative results. Televic has various resellers and subsidiaries that can support the supplies that have been requested.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

Televic owns and maintains all proprietary data but has authorized resellers to carry out the supplies that have been requested.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

System Integration: The requested units must integrate with an existing, identical Televic system already deployed on campus. A different brand would be technically incompatible with our current Wireless Access Points and control software. • Operational Continuity: Standardizing on Televic allows for "self-sparing." Units, batteries, and chargers can be swapped between locations to meet fluctuating delegate counts or replace failing hardware instantly without additional configuration. • Cost Efficiency: Introducing a secondary brand would require redundant stocks of proprietary batteries and chargers, as well as additional technical training for staff. • Maintained Competition: While the brand is restricted for compatibility, these components are available through multiple qualified vendors, ensuring competitive pricing.

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

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I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department, Regional Directorate, Groton Office