2.2.1_Sol_Att 3_BNO Justification_20151010.pdf

BRAND-NAME ONLY DETERMINATION

For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Date: ________________ Procurement Title: ____________________________________________________

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

2. Brand-Name Only Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii):

3. It is anticipated that multiple quotations will be received for this solicitation. Therefore, in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(1) price will be determined fair and reasonable based on comparison of competitive quotations received. If only one response is received, pricing will be determined fair and reasonable utilizing one or more of the price analysis techniques described at FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2).

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Brand-Name Only Determination, is accurate and complete.

Requirements Office Signature Date

5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby certify that the brand-name only justification for the proposed acquisition has been reviewed and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information and/or data provided to support the rationale and recommendation for approval is accurate and complete.

Contracting Officer Signature Date

06/09/2025 USBP UGS Cellular Covert Cameras

BENJAMIN J DORGAN Digitally signed by BENJAMIN J DORGAN Date: 2025.06.10 08:12:45 -07'00' 06/10/2025

RECONYX covert cellular trail cameras, RECONYX security enclosures, and Master Lock locking cables to be utilized by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) United States Border Patrol (USBP) as Imaging Unattended Ground Sensors (I-UGS).

The Reconyx HyperFire 2 Cellular License Plate Covert IR and Cellular Security Cover IR cameras are the only cameras that meet the Government’s requirements (image resolution, IR flash range, trigger speed, battery life, operating temperature, SD card configurable, and warranty) for the intended application and are already integrated into the Government-developed Intelligent Computer Assisted Detection (ICAD) system software applications. ICAD utilizes a myriad of sensor devices and technologies to aid Border Patrol agents in the detection of illegal activity crossing US borders, these sources converge into a single stream of detection events in ICAD applications.

Additionally, ICAD offers command and control functionality, allowing for rapid dissemination of tactical information to agents. No other camera offers customized software configuration that allows CBP to perform its mission in an efficient and secure manner nor can another manufacturers’ camera be easily modified to provide this capability.

Reconyx offers the HyperFire 2 Professional Camera Settings Software package for the HyperFire 2 series camera that provides a required capability to the Government.

The HyperFire 2 Professional Camera Settings Software assists with advanced camera configuration as it provides an interface on a Windows computer where the user can easily configure and save changes on the SD card that the camera uses. This provides the user the option to deploy configuration changes rapidly and securely with preconfigured SD cards instead of having to configure the camera in the field or with a portal. Additionally, the Reconyx HyperFire 2 series cameras are already integrated into the Government developed ICAD software. This wide-ranging suite of ICAD applications assists the United States Border Patrol (USBP) in managing officer safety, detection device inventory, and real-time situational awareness and analysis along the border. Purchase of a different brand of camera that meets the required specifications would take approximately four (4) years of developmental time to integrate into ICAD, given the other priorities the CBP software development team is currently tasked on. Purchase of the Reconyx HyperFire 2 series of cameras will save the Government time and money and lead to a quicker deployment of capability.

The security enclosures required are specifically designed for use with Reconyx branded cameras. There are no other comparable security enclosures identified through market research. The Master Lock branded adjustable locking cable required possesses a patented adjustable locking mechanism that holds cable tight at any position.

The lock is ideal for securing RECONYX branded cameras, will be keyed alike, and can be daisy chained as needed.