1.5.1-Tab Brand Name Justification.pdf

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Brand Name Justification For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 2.0 October 2020

Date: 05/22/2023 PR Number: 20136639

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured:

The Laredo Sector Intelligence Unit’s (SIU) Laredo Joint Forensic Center (JFC) has a requirement for one Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc., Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) and Projectina PAG800 Stereo Zoom Microscope. New BRASSTRAX Acquisition Station, one new MATCHPOINT Analysis Station for Cartridge Cases, one new Projectina PAG800 Stereo Zoom Microscope, and one new color printer to acquire, analyze, and submit ballistic evidence. The system must be able to connect to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) National Integrated ballistic Information Network (NIBIN).

2. Brand Name Specification: CBP intends to limit the number of sources solicited pursuant to FAR Part 13.501(a) for the procurement of brand name products identified in the chart below.

(Check one and explain below):

_________ Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

____X____ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other

CBP intends to limit this procurement action to brand name products, unless otherwise identified in the table below. DHS intends to solicit for brand name products through an open market platform to ensure a fair and reasonable competition and pricing.

Product Product Additional Product(s) Brand Name/Exact Match: Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc., Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) and Projectina PAG800 Stereo Zoom Microscope–

Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc., Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) and Projectina PAG800 Stereo Zoom Microscope–

N/A

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Brand Name Justification For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 2.0 October 2020

1 @ BRASSTRAX Cartridge Case Acquisition Station

1 @ BRASSTRAX

Cartridge Case Acquisition Station

1 @ BRASSTRAX

Cartridge Case Acquisition Station

1 @ MATCHPOINT Analysis Station for Cartridge Cases

1 @ MATCHPOINT

Analysis Station for Cartridge Cases

1 @ MATCHPOINT

Analysis Station for Cartridge Cases

1 @ Projectina PAG800 Stereo Zoom Microscope

1 @ Projectina PAG800 Stereo Zoom Microscope

1 @ Projectina PAG800 Stereo Zoom Microscope

1 @ color printer 1 @ color printer 1 @ color printer 1 @ One year SafeGuard Warranty 1 @ One year

SafeGuard Warranty 1 @ One year SafeGuard Warranty

1 @ Shipping and handling charges DDP Customer Premises (Incoterms 2020), unloaded

1 @ Shipping and handling charges DDP Customer Premises (Incoterms 2020), unloaded

1 @ Shipping and handling charges DDP Customer Premises (Incoterms 2020), unloaded

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

Market Research.

_________ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

X Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

____X____ Comparison to Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE).

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other. Explain: