1.04 - Justification - Brand Name - redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR BRAND NAME (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: N0016123RC16613

The supplies described herein are being solicited on a brand name basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies.

☒ Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a brand manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name:

See supplies/requirement breakdown

Manufacturer: See supplies/requirement breakdown Manufacturer POC: N/A Manufacturer Phone #: N/A Manufacturer Address: N/A Dealer/Rep: TBD Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

TBD

Email: TBD

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

The proposed acquisition is to replace the United States Naval Academy Band’s (USNA Band or the Band) audio equipment and axillary supplies. The proposed acquisition is a complete renewal of the Band’s audio system, including suites of audio recording, manipulating, listening, and transmitting software, as well as, axillary supplies for safe transport and set-up when traveling for performances. The estimated value of the procurement is $94,403.00 with a required delivery date of 29 September, 2023. In conclusion, the requested supplies represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Describe in detail why only these brand name supplies can meet the requirements to the exclusion of other brand names.

Procuring high-quality audio equipment and software is essential for the USNA Band to fulfill its mission. The USNA Band consulted with a leading audio-visual infrastructure design group and together crafted a professional audio system uniquely capable of meeting the needs of the prestigious military band. The brand names chosen from consultation are industry-standards, trusted by professional audio engineers to reproduce, manipulate, and transmit impeccable audio whether the setting is in the studio, during post-production or broadcast, or when performing live.

This proposed acquisition for brand name supplies utilizes several different reasons to support exclusion of other brand name supplies. Numerous brand names were selected because of the Band’s staff have prior training/certifications and experience with the software and equipment. Numerous brand name supplies were selected because that brand name is

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 considered by professional musicians to be high-quality audio equipment. Numerous brand names supplies were selected because of their compatibilities with other supplies in the audio system.

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

Each brand name product in the proposed acquisition is a modern version of current USNA Band’s audio equipment. The Band’s current system was purchased in 2013, the average lifecycle for professional audio equipment is 5-7 years. This places the Band’s current audio system well out of date of modern industry equipment.

As a preferentially staffed premiere military musical organization the USNA Band provides musical support for the Brigade of Midshipmen, and for official functions of the United States Naval Academy. The Band represents the Department of the Navy in a musical capacity when promoting community relations and enhancing the Navy's image. The Band performs for public concerts, athletic events, parades, ceremonies, events to support Navy recruiting and retention efforts, educational outreach including presenting master classes, clinics, and performances at K-12 schools as well as colleges/universities, and official U.S.

Government events. Utilizing any supplies less than the supplies included in this planned acquisition could result in the Band’s inability to perform at the high standards of the United States Navy.

Supply Brand Name Requirement

APPLE MAC PRO - 3.2 GHZ 16-CORE INTEL

XEON W PROCESSOR - RACK MOUNT

Audio engineering software requires high, consistent processing power, other systems don’t meet needs.

Staff are trained and familiar with MacOS.

APPLE PRO DISPLAY XDR - STANDARD

GLASS

Best performance in the industry.

SLATE RAVEN MTZ 43" MULTI-TOUCH DAW

PRODUCTION CONSOLE

Digital replacement for analog audio engineering system.

APOGEE SYM2-32X32S2-PTHD -PLUS

SYMPHONY I/O MKII PRO TOOLS HD

CHASSIS W/32 X 32

Update to a direct replacement of currently utilized audio interface system.

APOGEE SYM2-16X16S2-PTHD -PLUS

SYMPHONY 1/O MKII PTHD CHASSIS W/ 16

ANALOG IN +16 ANALOG OUT

Update to a direct replacement of currently utilized audio interface system.

GRACE DESIGN M905-AN HIGH FIDELITY

ANALOG STERO MONITOR CONTROLLER

Considered by industry to be top tier monitor for audio reproduction.

GRACE DESIGN M905-IR INFRARED

CONTROL OPTION FOR M905 (FACTORY)

Required to make M905-AN wirelessly controllable.

HEAR TECHNOLOGIES PROHB4 (4) PRO

MIXERS, (1) STANDARD PRO HUB – CABLES

Compatibility with Grace Design wireless controller.

(cont.)

(continued) Ability to expand via HBus for connection with other Hear Technologies products.

HEAR TECHNOLOGIES PROHBM HEAR

BACK PRO MIXER (1) 16 CH. PRO MONITOR

MIXER

Compatibility with Grace Design via wireless controller.

HEAR TECHNOLOGIES PRONET-B PRO

MIXER DISTRO, BLACK

Compatibility with Hear Back PRO Mixer.

HEAR TECHNOLOGIES AM12 AMBIENT

MICROPHONE

Compatibility with Hear Back PRO Mixer.

HEAR TECHNOLOGIES MBAG TOTE BAG Tote designed to hold 8 Hear Back Mixers.

HEAR TECHNOLOGIES MSA MIC STAND

ADAPTER

Stand for Hear Back Pro Mixer.

HEAR TECHNOLOGIES C50-6 CAT6 CABLE -

50 FOOT PREMIUM CAT 6 CABLE

Certified for all Hear Back PRO interconnections.

SONY MDR7506 LARGE DIAPHRAM

FOLDABLE HEADPHONES

Industry standard for audio monitoring.

Compatible with audio monitors.

API 500VPR 10 SLOT RACK (WITH AN

L200PS)

Compatibility with API 500 Series Modules.

API 6B-HC 6-SLOT LUNCHBOX W/ BUILT IN

POWER SUPPLY

Compatibility with all API standard 5.25" X 1.5" modules.

API REAR EAR KIT (D-SUB) 19" RETROFIT

RACK EARS FOR 6B-HC & 8 SLOT

LUNCHBOX

Compatibility with API 6B 500 Series Lunchbox

NEVE 1073LB LUNCHBOX MIC PRE Compatibility with API 500 Series Modules.

SHADOW HILLS MONO GAMA SINGLE

CHANNEL 500 SERIES MIC PRE

Compatibility with API 500 Series Modules.

SHADOW HILLS DUAL VANDERGRAPH

FULLY DISCRETE STEREO COMPRESSOR

Compatibility with API 500 Series Modules.

AVID 9935-71826-00 PRO TOOLS PERPETUAL

LICENSE (CARD ONLY)

Industry standard for audio engineering.

AVID 9935-65906-00 PRO TOOLS HD -

SOFTWARE ONLY (WITH ILOK)

Industry standard for audio engineering.

WAVES USW379-1362-612 MERCURY

BUNDLE

Industry standard for audio engineering.

IZOTOPE EVERYTHING BUNDLE Industry standard for audio engineering.

WAVES USW379-1362-625 STUDIO CLASSICS

COLLECTION

Industry standard for audio engineering.

MOGAMI GOLD-DB25-XLRM-05 GOLD DB25

TO (8) XLRM 5'

Highest quality cabling with reliable connection on multichannel devices.

MOGAMI GOLD DB25-XLRF-05 8 CHANNEL

ANALOG SNAKE CABLE, DB-25 TO 8X XLR

FEMALE 5'

Highest quality cabling with reliable connection on multichannel devices.

RAB AUDIO M20 PRORAK M20 - 12U UPPER

+ 8U LOWER AUDIO RACK

Meets required weight capacity and mobile.

Capable of housing audio equipment for studio and live performance.

APPLE PRO STAND - DISPLAY STAND Proprietary stand for APPLE PRO

DISPLAY XDR.

Document number: N0016123RC16613

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND

ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE

PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature Date

Activity Title

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

15MAY23

US Naval Academy Band Fiscal/Supply Manager