22q379 Attch 1 LSJA GSA-FAR Part 8 Fight Tonight Video Routing Sys_Redacted.pdf

Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A)

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Contracting Activity:

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL- Rome Research Site, AFRL/RIKO 26 Electronic Parkway Rome, NY 13441-4515

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable):

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): Other Contractor

Authority: Multiple Award Schedule Program (FAR 8.405-6)

Estimated Contract Cost (including options):

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Description of Limitation:

FAR 8.405-6(b)(1), the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements, and market research indicates other companies' similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the Government's needs.

COORDINATION (AFFARS 5306.304(a))

Date Project Lead / Program Mgr / Requiring Activity

Signature

Date Contracting Officer

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a))

Date Contracting Officer

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I. Contracting Activity.

AFRL/RIKO, 26 Electronic Pkwy, Rome NY 13441 Contracting Officer:

Purchase Request:

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

This action is a new firm fixed price GSA 2nd Generation IT (2GIT) products order for a video routing infrastructure to assist various projects under the Fight Tonight program supporting Air Force Research and Development Mission Infrastructure (AFRDMI). The required contract is a commercial supply. The required brand name is Extron. The order will be competed among 2GIT products awardees.

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

The Fight Tonight program has the need for a video switching infrastructure that will be installed in a classified space to facilitate presentation, demonstration and collaboration of ongoing work.

Extron has been identified as a provider of high end, highly reliable video switching and routing hardware that fulfills all requirements through their FOX3 product line.

This action is within the scope of the 2GIT products basic multiple award contract. The anticipated delivery date is within 45 days of award. The Estimated cost is

IV. Identification of the justification/rationale for limiting sources and demonstration of the contractor's unique qualifications to provide the required supply/service.

The brand name product to be acquired is essential to the Government's requirements and other companies' products do not meet and cannot be modified to meet the Government's requirements. What follows is a list of all the capabilities that are required, and only the Extron FOX3 product line can meet in their totality:

a) The video routing infrastructure is capable of transmitting uncompressed, 4K (3840x2160) video at 60Hz, with low latency.

b) The system allows for the number of required inputs of eight (8) work positions, each with a dual monitor setup, and output to two (2) large displays. It's also expandable to accommodate the addition of either more input sources or output displays.

c) Compatibility to operate within a classified space is required. The system is capable of transmitting over fiber cabling while preventing cross-talk between attached systems. The system operates ndependently without need of an external network connection or internet connection.

d) The system design falls within the budgetary constraints of the program while meeting the technical operational needs.

e) The system possesses a fully featured, customizable control system able to supply a simple user interface to the system is as limited technical support will be available to assist with use of the system and reduce the usage complexity of these sort of systems.

f) The system is compatible with current and future deployed systems and hardware. It allows the organization to leverage expertise of administering similar/same products along with guaranteeing hardware/software interoperability.

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g) The system will be used to develop and demonstrate current and future technologies, where the system must be sourced from a highly reliable, trusted brand name in video equipment.

V. Determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with

FAR 8.404(d).

It is anticipated that the receipt of competitive offers from 2GIT will produce a fair and reasonable offer less than or equal to the government estimate.

VI. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or explain why market research was not conducted.

The Government estimate is based on a 2GIT offer by . This informational offer was obtained by AFRL for budgetary purposes. AFRL Market research concluded that the required brand name hardware/software is available through 2GIT as well as open market vendors.

VII. Other facts supporting the justification.

None

VIII. Actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services.

The market will continue to be monitored for future requirements that can fulfill the Government's needs.

IX. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

X. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.