4.05 - ETFO_Signed_Redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information � See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY - BRAND NAME

(>MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SAT)

1. Identification of Requiring Activity and Contracting Activity.

The requiring activity is Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC), NORFOLK, VA 23551-2344; the contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Dept., Fleet Directorate.

2. Nature and description of contract action.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304c(a) through 2304c(d). The required items are available through various authorized resellers under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement (SEWP), which is a multiple award Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicle focused on Information Technology (IT) products and product-based services. The acquisition of the supplies or services described below is an exception to the fair opportunity process to be awarded as a new delivery order to the authorized resellers of Cisco, Crestron, Extron, etc. (NAICS: 33411 - Computer Manufacturing; PSC: 5836- Audio-Visual Equipment) identified in paragraph (2) below. The placement of a firm-fixed-price (FFP) delivery order is anticipated. This action is considered a new requirement.

This procurement action supports the provision of the equipment listed below to support the audio/visual upgrade being conducted by United States Fleet Forces Command and the life cycle management plan (LCM). The required items are available through various authorized resellers under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), which is a multiple award Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicle focused on Information Technology (IT) products and product-based services. The action is considered a new requirement.

3. Limited to the following source(s).

The proposed acquisition is to support the audio/visual upgrade being conducted by United States Fleet Forces Command and the life cycle management plan (LCM). Below is a table of the required supplies.

Manufacturer Model Description Qty. Unit Christie Digital SUHD553-L 55" 4K UHD Display, TAA Compliant 2.0 Ea.

Christie Digital SUHD653-L 65" 4K UHD Display, TAA Compliant 4.0 Ea.

Legrand Chief Display Mount

LSM1U Large Fusion Micro-Adjustable Wall Display Mount

10.0 Ea.

Cisco

CS-CODEC-EQ-

NRK9++

VTC CODEC, EQ NO RADIO,

STAND ALONE, TAA

1.0 Ea.

Cisco CS-KIT-S-WMK Cisco Room Kit Bar Mount 1.0 Ea.

RoboShot 999-99-400-000 PTZ Camera With Thin Profile Mount 1.0 Ea.

Shure MXA310B DANTE Microphone 1.0 Ea.

Crestron

SSC-102-EL

Cieling Mount sign 'SECRET

MEETING ' 'UNCLAS. MEETING'

2.0 Ea.

Crestron SSW-102-EL Wall Mount sign 'IN USE' 1.0 Ea.

Crestron TS-1070-GV-B-S Control Panel Interface 1.0 Ea.

Crestron CP4N Control System Processor 1.0 Ea.

Extron

DXP 1616 HD 4K

PLUS DXP HD 4K Plus Matrix Switcher

1.0 Ea.

Extron XPA U 2002 SB AMP-Commercial Power Amplifier 1.0 Ea.

Extron 60-954-02 SW4 USB Plus Four-input USB switcher

1.0 Ea.

Extron 60-1471-12 USB Extender over Cat 6 Transmitter Plus

1.0 Ea.

Extron 60-1471-13 USB Extender over Cat 6 Receiver Plus 1.0 Ea.

Extron HDMI Ultra/6 26-663-

6 foot HDMI male to male cable

8.0 Ea.

Extron HD Pro 26-726-35 35 foot HDMI male to male cable 4.0 Ea.

Extron HD Pro 26-726-50 50 foot HDMI male to male cable 4.0 Ea.

Biamp Tesira Forte DAN VT Digital Signal Processor 1.0 Ea.

Legrand - Middle Atlantic

SKU: UMS1-11.5

1 RU Rackshelf

20.0 Ea.

Legrand - Middle Atlantic

SKU: UMS2-11.6

2 RU Rackshelf

20.0 Ea.

Legrand - Middle Atlantic

SKU: BL1

1RU Flanged Black Blank (10 Pack)

3.0 Ea.

Legrand - Middle Atlantic

SKU: BL2

2RU Flanged Black Blank (10 Pack)

2.0 Ea.

Legrand - Middle Atlantic

HP-500 Rack screws

1.0 Ea.

Legrand - Middle Atlantic PDC-915R-2 Rack mount power surge 'Controlled'

10.0 Ea.

Legrand - Middle Atlantic L2 Series Lecturn Grained Ebony Ash - Lecturn

2.0 Ea.

Legrand - C2G 28870

6 Foot USB 2.0 USB-C to USB-A Cable M/M

25.0 Ea.

Legrand - C2G 28873

12 Foot USB 2.0 USB-C to USB-A Cable M/M

25.0 Ea.

Legrand - C2G 28102

6.6 Foot (2m) USB 2.0 A/B Cable -

Black

100.0 Ea.

Legrand - C2G 28103

9.8 Foot (3m) USB 2.0 A/B Cable -

Black

150.0 Ea.

Legrand - C2G 18401 DVI-D Male to HDMI® Male Adapter 25.0 Ea.

NEC/Sharp E274FBK 27" LCD Monitor 50.0 Ea.

4. Identification of the justification rationale.

The statutory authority that permits not providing each awardee a fair opportunity to be considered for each order exceeding the MPT issued under a multiple award contract is 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(5), as implemented by FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i). The applicable exception to the fair opportunity process for this justification for the award of an order exceeding the MPT, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, is: This is a justification for the use of items particular to one manufacturer, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(5), as implemented by FAR 16.505(a)).

The required supplies allows for the audiovisual spaces to function as designed. These specific items of equipment, cables, and hardware have previously been tested and confirmed to function with new and existing equipment in all USFFC audiovisual environments.

Supporting this equipment will prevent additional unnecessary costs by requiring the purchase of additional items to avoid incompatibility issues.

5. Specific characteristics of the supplies or services support an exception to the fair opportunity process (i.e., unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this/these supplies/services and/or awardee(s) can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other supplies/services and/or awardees.

The USFFC Enterprise Networks employs a three (3) layer, industry standard configuration method utilizing Cisco network switches and routers, Crestron Electronics programmer, and Extron audio. The USFFC networks are managed using the industry standard Cisco proprietary network management software. The software provides detailed management services and data that are compatible solely with Cisco network equipment. If a vendor other than Cisco Systems or a Cisco Systems authorized reseller provides replacement codec, USFFC would be required to engage in other brand proprietary software and licenses that would generate high-cost volumes. It would be in the best interest of the Government to avoid additional costs by maintaining the current proprietary software and licenses associated specifically for Cisco codec endpoints. This will enable the command to leverage available resources and continue to utilize Cisco equipment. Cisco equipment has proven to be effective and compatible with Crestron Electronics programmer, and Extron audio and USFFC mission objectives. Certified Crestron Electronics programmer are utilized to control and design all audio-visual suites within the USFFC command. If a vendor other than Crestron Electronics or a Crestron Electronics authorized reseller provides replacement, equipment it would void our warranty that is currently in place. Causing unduly amounts of fiduciary stress upon the command and an additional loss due to warranty voids.

Equipment in the audio-visual suites currently utilize Extron audio-visual matrix switchers and HDMI cables, Christie Digital displays, Shure microphones, Crestron, Audio Technica microphones, , Legrand display mounts and equipment racks, Vaddio camera wall mounts, and Biamp digital signal processors to enable the command to leverage available resources. Extron Electronics, Christie Digital displays, Shure, Crestron, Audio Technica, Legrand, Vaddio, and Biamp match the government issued source specifications already in place. These brand names listed above comprise our network system. Any deviation from the aforementioned brand names will cause disturbance in USFFC system and will hinder the impact their mission. An award of any other brand names would cause a substantial duplication of cost and unacceptable performance of the USFFC networks.

6. Market Research. Provide a description of the market research conducted among awardees and the results thereof OR a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

The requiring activity, through their in-depth knowledge of the market, has determined that the only items that meet the Government�s minimum requirement are manufactured by and proprietary to the previously identified manufacturers. The contracting office�s market research resulted in the conclusion that the only items that meet the Government�s minimum requirement are the items previously identified.

The requiring activity and contracting office analyzed various strategic sourcing vehicles � and the multiple contract holders for each to determine if any would be appropriate for the proposed acquisition. After a thorough evaluation, it was determined As part of their market research, the contracting office determined that there are multiple authorized resellers associated with each of the four (4) Groups (A, B, C, and D) of the NASA SEWP GWAC.

However, based on the current market research, the contracting office was able to identify at least two (2) small