1099875 BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION_Nikon camera Signed.pdf

BRAND NAME REQUEST Nikon Specialized Camera (FAR 13 Under the SAT)

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

The Intermountain Region Office of Strategic communications is requesting a video production camera to meet the Regional Forester’s goals of elevating the relevance of the region by providing professional visual information to the public. The camera system is expected to be in use from the time of delivery for the foreseeable future. The requested equipment is:

Specifications

Key Specs

• Image Sensor Type: CMOS

• Image Sensor Size: 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)

• Effective Pixels: 45.7 megapixels

• Lens Mount Compatibility

Prefer Nikon in order to be compatible with existing equipment

• Minimum Focal Length: 24 millimeters

• Maximum Focal Length: 70 millimeters

• Lens Series

Prefer Nikon in order to be compatible with existing equipment

• Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth, WiFi General

• Product Name Prefer Nikon Z 7 II 4k Video Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 Lens

• Brand Prefer Nikon as it needs to be compatible with existing equipment

• Model Number: 1656

• Color: Black

• Color Category: Black

• Camera Model Family: Prefer Nikon as it needs to be compatible with existing equipment

• Digital Camera Type: Mirrorless Camera with Lens

Imaging

• Image Sensor Type: CMOS

• Image Sensor Size: 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)

• In-Camera Image Stabilization: Yes

• Low Light/High Sensitivity: Yes

• Image File Format(s): RAW, TIFF, JPEG

Focus

• Autofocus: Yes Exposure Control

• Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 – 30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV,extendable to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time, X200

• Minimum Aperture: f/22

• Maximum Aperture: f/4

• Minimum ISO: 64

• Maximum ISO: 25600

• Maximum Expandable ISO: 102400

• Effective Pixels: 45.7 megapixels

Lens

• Lens Mount Compatibility

Must be Nikon Compatible to fit existing equipment

• Lens Type: Standard Zoom

• Minimum Focal Length: 24 millimeters

• Maximum Focal Length: 70 millimeters

• Lens Series: Must be Nikon Compatible to fit existing equipment

• Lens Model Number: 20072

Flash

• Integrated Flash: Yes

• External Flash Mount: Hot Shoe

Display

• Screen Size: 3.2 inches

• Screen Resolution: approx. 2100k-dot

• Viewfinder Type: Electronic

• Viewfinder Magnification: 0.8 times

• Touch Screen: Yes

Video

• Video Resolution: 4K (2160p)

• Maximum Video Frame Rate: Up to 120 fps

• Slow Motion Recording: Yes

Storage

• Number Of Memory Card Slots: 2 Compatibility

• Tripod/Monopod Mountable: Yes

• Memory Card Compatibility: CFexpress, XQD, Secure Digital, Secure Digital

Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)

• Remote Compatible: Yes

Features

• Integrated GPS: No

• Records Audio: Yes

Connectivity

• Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi

• Output(s): 3.5mm audio, Mini HDMI

• Microphone Input: Yes

• Headphone Jack: Yes

Power

• Rechargeable Battery: Yes

• Removable Battery: Yes

• Battery Model: EN-El15c

Included

• Number of Lenses Included: 1

• Camera Bag/Case Included: No

• Batteries Included: Yes

• Memory Card Included: No

Dimension

• Product Height: 3.96 inches

• Product Width: 2.74 inches

• Product Depth: 5.28 inches

• Product Weight: 1.36 pounds

• Camera Body Weight: 1.36 pounds

Warranty

• Manufacturer's Warranty – Parts: Minimum 1 year

• Manufacturer's Warranty – Labor: Minimum 1 year

2. JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLICITING FOR A BRAND NAME

This brand and specific camera is only sold by the manufacturer, which is Nikon. They have higher level (read: more expensive) versions available on the open market that are nuanced to only produce live production and less expensive cameras that are SLRs but we need a camera with the flexibility to do live production and field production and the DSLRs do not have the audio capabilities or the integration with live programming that this product has. It is the least expensive camera in its class for HD production capability. This equipment is a follow on to existing equipment that will be integrated for use with this equipment. Use of other equipment will not work with the equipment that is already purchased.

3. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

The requestor researched GSA Advantage website to see if any approved vendors have it available. The requestor also searched broader on the internet and was only able to find companies that sold the other models that do not fit our needs.

4. STEPS TO PRECLUDE FUTURE SINGLE SOURCE (or BRAND NAME) AWARDS

When the time comes to replace the camera or to add more capability to the unit, the requestors will conduct new market research to determine what new technology will meet the same needs.

5. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S DETERMINATION

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a brand name is available for the required services.

Concurrence: Donna Mullen

Contracting Officer