PR7698227_JOFOC_Brand_Cisco_VTC.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (BRAND NAME)

1. The Office of Acquisition Management is conducting this acquisition of two Cisco TelePresence SX20 Quick Set (SX20 Quick Set). The estimated cost is $11,014 per unit.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved (new contract, modification).

Justification to buy Cisco TelePresence SX20 Quick Set (SX20 Quick Set).

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the Department’s needs.

Cisco SX20, which includes: One HDMI, One DVI-I" , Two HDMI, Two microphones

(tabletop), One rninijack (stereo), One audio in from camera, One rninijack (stereo), One

HDMI (digital main audio), Four way, maximum One LAN (101100/1000 Mbit), Two

USB (for serial control), 4x optical zoom, 12x optical zoom, Remote control (handheld)

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited. See paragraph 3.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. Items will be competed among distributors of the brand.

7. A determination that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Competition is limited, but will be done among distributors to obtain a fair and reasonable price.

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition. The

Cisco SX20 is the only DVC model approved by the ITCCB, for small to medium room within this price range.

10. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

None.

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required. n/a

CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b)

I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

SIGNATURE:

Jaime Scarpatti Date

IMO

Information Management Officer

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(a)(12)

I certify that this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

SIGNATURE:

Valerie Laboy Date

Contracting Officer

US Embassy Panama

LaboyVA Typewritten Text 09/14/2018