5313.501 BNJ Bosch 569USFPS KMC CCTV COCO Signed Redacted_Redacted.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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I. Contracting Activity.

700 CONS/PKB - Tri-Wing Support Flight

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

700 CONS intends to award a Brand Name Firm Fixed Priced contract for Bosch security equipment.

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

Installation of brand name, Bosch, CCTV system and expansion of existing Bosch CCTV systems to include a client work station in Bldg to monitor the

This includes delivery of Bosch cameras, transmitting equipment, and further IT accessories. It further includes required material to include lighting and electrical and material works for hook up of Bosch CCTV systems to electrical power and fiber strands.

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2302b, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901).

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

Authorization to Operate (ATO) with conditions Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS), dated 23 May 2024, is the approved CCTV items list for all of Ramstein Air Base and surrounding installations and allows for adding additional components to already installed IBDSS equipment. BOSCH CCTV systems is the only allowable equipment within the ATO list to be used at Ramstein Air Base.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

encourages soliciting from as many authorized sources as necessary to maximize competition while also making sure that the systems meet all mission requirements of function, cost and compatibility with both existing systems and technicians. strives to purchase systems which decrease proprietary restrictions on repair and technical support, balanced against the need to meet mission requirements and cost limitations. Efforts will continue to research and determine potential future sources and brands which will meet the network standard and permit potential vendors to compete. In addition, will continue to determine potential future sources, including identification of what is needed to permit potential sources to compete such as additional data, material furnished as government furnished property (GFP), or a shorter production or contracting lead time and identify components of the acquisition which can be competitively acquired, if at all possible.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable based on historical data, catalog prices and/or competition of the brand name (Bosch) products. FPDS search for contract awards can provide additional price comparison of similar BOSCH items that was awarded by the Government within the past year to date.

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VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

conducted market research with local vendors and found at least two companies to ensure funding is sufficient and implementation reflects current infrastructure as they are a certified vendor. The local vendors are Elektro Schneider and Scott Total Security. Additionally, Internet searches were conducted, Government databases were reviewed, and Government contacts were contacted in support of this effort. The US Government intents to solicit on SAM.gov and have a site visit to get competitive quotes for the installation of BOSCH CCTVs. The Contracting Specialist conducted further Market Research to confirm with AFIMSC Det 4 along with the Installation Security Systems Section Chief at Ramstein Air Base that the IBDSS is still active and the most up to date source of authorized CCTV equipment to be purchased.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

With respect to CCTV systems, for the the installed equipment are Bosch Video Management Software, Bosch cameras, Bosch server and Cisco switches. Therefore, the planned expansion of the

CCTV system needs to be Bosch based as well. Using one system provides for operational benefits with respect to emergency fixes by RAB personnel, and potential savings for future maintenance/part replacement by contract. Effective CCTV systems, when they are reliable and able to be serviced on short notice, is mission essential. Bosch is a local manufacturer which guarantees reliable, quick, and with respect to costs predictable availability of spare parts.

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

N/A

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

Bosch offers the necessary interoperability requirements for the installment of the newly required camera systems. Using anything outside of the existing Bosch ecosystem would require a revamp of the hardware that is on hand. This brand is the only responsible source and no other brand will satisfy the Air Force's requirements.

Currently, the ATO List with conditions of IBDSS, dated 23 MAY 2024, allows for adding additional components to already installed IBDSS equipment. With respect to CCTV systems, for the the installed equipment are Bosch Video Management Software, Bosch cameras, Bosch server and Cisco switches. Therefore, the planned expansion

CCTV system needs to be Bosch based as well.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

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

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

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