Brand_Name_Justification_redacted.pdf

Brand Name Justification

IAW FAR 13.106

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RFQ Number: 70FBR318Q00000013

Date: August 16, 2018 PR Number: WX02320Y2018T

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

FEMA Region III Regional Watch Center (RWC) Refresh

The scope of work for this requirement will consist of a refresh of the core audio visual integration (AVI) components of the current Region III RWC configuration built in 2011. This refresh will include a new Crestron DigitalMedia routing system, CATV receivers, and Crestron

Control system. The existing displays, mounts, sources, audio system, and rack(s) will be reused.

The requirement includes a full equipment list for the current and core replacement parts. FEMA

RIII requires brand name only equipment.

The RWC refresh will also include the replacement of single fiber runs with dual fiber runs and corresponding DVI receivers that supports the routing of HDCP traffic to enable RWC computers to project content from their computer to the screen in the RWC and Regional Response

Coordination Center (RRCC).

The contractor shall be responsible for providing program management, design engineering services, system implementation and integration, training and maintenance. The end result will be a fully functional, standardized RWC AVI system that maintains integration and functionality with existing AVI components not covered under this core refresh.

The requirement includes both purchase of the equipment and installation/implementation of the equipment.

2. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

_________Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

____X_____ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

The brand name requirement only applies to the equipment portion of the requirement. The equipment must be brand name because the requirement is for a one-to-one replacement of the AV equipment currently installed in the RWC. Each piece of equipment is part of a larger AV system. Not all components of the AV system are being replaced, so the new equipment must function inside of the existing system. In order to do so, all equipment must be the same brand and model the equipment it is replacing.

Brand Name Justification

IAW FAR 13.106

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_________ Industrial Mobilization

_________ Other. Explain:

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

____X_____ Market Research.

____X_____ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

____X_____ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other.

4. Actions taken towards removal of barriers to competition:

This requirement will be posted on the GPE.

5. Approval:

Contracting Officer Date