Attachment 2 Brand Name Justification 47QSWC23K0058 Redacted.pdf

Docusign Envelope ID: 45DFD28E-D054-41D5-9DA6-49ADD37CA516

Brand Name Justification (BNJ) – Audio & Visual Equipment for Nellis

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY, CONTRACTING ACTIVITY, and Document being approved:

Contracting Activity: General Services Administration (GSA)

Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) GSS Special and Assisted Contracting Division (QSCB) 819 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX 76102

Requiring Activity: United States Air Force (USAF) Langley Air Force Base 363rd ISR Wing 87 Oak Rd, Bldg. 326 Langley

AFB, VA 23665

Acquisition PIID: 47QSWC23K0058 Description of Requirement: Audio & Visual Equipment for Nellis

Brand Name(s): Marshall Electronics,TSitouch,ToteVision,Extron,Crown, Fostex,ClearOne,Lexicon,JBL,Electrovoice,C2G,ShowMe Cables,Shure,Denon,Celadon,Crestron,Haivision,FS.COM ,Contemporary Research,Show me cables,Thor Fiber Inc.,Google,Amino,Startech.com,AVProsupply,Anker,Kram er,MidAtlantic,Prime,Startrch.com, MULTICOMP PRO,Everki,TRENDnet,LENTION,ASUS,Chief,McMaster Carr,Middle Atlantic,Panduit, Rack Solutions, Uline, Hubbel,Brady

Procurement Vehicle/Category: Open Market Purchase Order (PO)

Period of Performance/ Delivery: 120 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) Estimated Purchase Order (PO) Value:

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED:

This action is to request the approval of a Brand Name Justification (BNJ). The United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command's (ACC), 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Wing, headquartered at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, requires a brand name only Firm Fixed-Price PO for information technology (IT) equipment items listed in Section 3 below.

The 363rd ISR Wing requires procurement of audio-visual IT items in support of their mission in new Military Construction (MILCON) projects located at Nellis AFB, NV to conduct lethal, resilient, and ready operations across four key mission areas: analysis of air, space, and cyber operations;

full-spectrum targeting; special operations ISR; and ISR testing, tactics development and advanced training. The 363rd ISRW is comprised of the following subordinate units: 361st ISRG

Brand Name Justification FAR 13.501(a), Sole Sources (including brand name) Acquisitions

Hurlburt Field FL, 363rd ISRG Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, and 365th ISRG, Nellis AFB, NV.

The 363rd ISRW continues to design, procure, configure, integrate, test and fit-out the Nellis and Langley MILCON mission systems. The required items listed in this BNJ satisfy the 363rd ISRW’s IT fit-out requirements and meet the stringent IT Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) screening and approval processes. See paragraph 4 below for further details.

It is anticipated that an open market PO will be competed and evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 (Evaluation of quotations or offers).

3. A DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S

NEEDS(INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED VALUE):

The equipment must be brand new in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) packing shipped from an authorized federal reseller for each of the brand name items required. The government does not require the equipment to be Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant, as per FAR 25.401(a)(1), which exempts small business set-asides from TAA requirements. Therefore the FAR reverts back to the Buy American Act (BAA) which does apply to this procurement; however, the exception under FAR 25.103(e) applies. This exception states that the BAA is not applicable to information technology that is a commercial product, which includes the specified equipment in this procurement. This decision was reached after thorough market research, which revealed that maintaining TAA compliance across all required products would limit our vendor pool (see section 8 for additional information). The use of standardized AV hardware brands plays a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency, consistency, and overall effectiveness. Using the same AV hardware brand ensures a consistent user experience across all locations. Standardized hardware means that once an employee is trained on the system at one location, they can easily support the same system at any other location. This reduces the time and effort required for additional training, the organization can develop a single, comprehensive training program. This is more efficient and cost-effective compared to creating multiple training modules for different hardware. The AV team can specialize in troubleshooting specific hardware, making it easier and faster to resolve issues. This also means that support resources (manuals, guides, troubleshooting steps) can be standardized. Standardizing ensures that the chosen hardware is reliable and compatible with the organization's existing infrastructure. This minimizes the risk of integration issues and incompatibilities that could arise from using different brands and reduces the likelihood of system failures and downtime. Lastly, standardizing on a particular brand allows for coordinated and streamlined upgrade paths. New features and improvements can be rolled out uniformly, ensuring that all locations benefit from the latest technology advancements. Different hardware brands may not integrate seamlessly with existing systems, causing potential compatibility issues and operational disruptions. In conclusion, standardizing AV hardware across all locations in an organization is crucial for maintaining consistency, simplifying training and support, achieving cost savings, and ensuring reliable and efficient operations. The equipment needed to meet the government's requirements can be found in the equipment list below.

Nellis AV equipment:

Description Model Number Manufacturer

Monitors / Projectors / Screens Quad 4.5-Inch Rack-Mountable Monitor with HDMI - 3G-SDI & Composite Inputs

ML-454 V2 Marshall Electronics

55” UT640S Series UHD with interactive touch screen (LG

55UT640SOUA)

TSI55PLUBTA

CCZZ

TSitouch

7 Inch LED Monitor with HDMI AV and VGA Inputs LED-709HD ToteVision Universal Rack Shelf Kit for 9.5" Deep Products RSU 129 Extron Audio Mixers

Four-channel, 300W @ 4Ω Analog Power Amplifier, 70V/100V

DCI 4|300 Crown stereo analog audio monitoring system RM3 Fostex CONVERGE Pro 2 128 DSP Mixer with 12 mic/line inputs (AEC), 8 mic/line outputs and built-in USB audio

910-3200-001 ClearOne

Surround Sound Processor MC-10 Lexicon Audio PWR Amp (All except Left/Right front, extra channel available)

Dci 8/600N Crown

Audio PWR Amp (Left/Right Front) Dci 2/1250N Crown CONVERGE Pro 2 48T DSP Mixer with Telco, 4 mic/line inputs (AEC), 8 mic/line outputs and built-in USB audio

910-3200-005 ClearOne

Monitor speaker 6301NX Fostex Speakers L/R Front Wall Speakers CBT1000 JBL Center Channnel Speaker CBT 100 LA-1 JBL Subwoofer Speaker - left/right ASB 6115 JBL Surround Speaker 8320 JBL

DUAL 4" 2-WAY SURFACE-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER

W/Transformer

EVID 4.2T Electrovoice

Evid Speaker Mounting, Dual AB-32 Electrovoice KVM Devices 2m USB 2.0 A/B Cable - Black (6.6ft) 28102 C2G USB 2.0 CABLES - 6IN USB MICRO TO TYPE A FEMALE 23-704-105 ShowMe

Cables Microphones Ceiling Array Microphone, Square, White, 24 inch MXA920W-S Shure Linear Array Microphone MXA710-2FT Shure 2 CH IN/2 CH OUT - DANTE, 1/3 RU, BLOCK ANI22-BLOCK Shure DVD Players / Recorders

Blu-Ray Player DN-500BD

MKII

Denon

Blu-Ray Player DN-500BD Denon AV Control IR/RS232 Receiver RCV5000 Celadon SWEM Receiver RCV1000 Celadon BW7070 IR Remote

Control Celadon customer specification Programming Celadon Celadon Custom overlay Remote

Overlay Celadon

IR receiver and remote 02591-VTC-001 Celadon Digital Graphics Engine 200 w/PinPoint™ UX & 4K DM DM-DGE-200-C Crestron IPTV / Digital Signage

HMP Enterprise Appliance (1 Portal server, 1 Gateway server); includes 5 recording ports, unicast & multicast delivery, multicast encryption, 500 endpoints (browsers/STBs), 200 sources, EPG guide with Subscription or active Premium Maintenance; multi-site requires eCDN license (not included); refer to datasheet for additional details;

requires a Haivision Support Program and Professional Services

S-HMP2-ENT Haivision

Additional 5 recording ports SWO-HMP2-

REC-5

Haivision

Makito X4 SDI Encoder Blade- H.264/AVC & H.265/HEVC IP Video Encoder – Quad channel 3G/HD/SD-SDI

B-MX4E-SDI4 Haivision

1000BASE-SX SFP 850nm 550m DOM LC MMF Transceiver Module

SFP1G-SX-85 FS.COM

Haivision Play 2000 - Set-Top Box for Haivision Media Platform or as Stand-alone device. - Playback up to 1080p60 HD with single HDMI output. 1Gbps NIC with PoE+, IR remote control, IR extender cable. Use with Haivision Media Platform requires HMP v3.1 or greater.

S-PLAY-2000-B Haivision

MB6 - Makito X/Makito/Barracuda/Torpedo2 6 Slot Chassis - Rackmount 1U Chassis

F-MB6X-RAC Haivision

Haivision Premium Support Program - 3 year M-PREM-

SUPP-3

Haivision

Premium configuration, commissioning, integration, and consultative services

SV-INST-

PREM

Haivision

HDTV Tuner ATSC, NTSC, and clear QAM formats (SDI) ATSC-SDI 4i Contemporary Research

4-Way power supply allows the user to connect up to 4 232- ATSC 4 tuners

PS12-8-4Y Contemporary Research

2-Way Coax Splitter - 5 to 2300 MHz - All ports Power Passive

204 Show me cables

1X8 F-Type Ports | Power Passive | 5-2300 MHz | 120dB | Antenna, CATV, & Satellite Compatible

211 Show me cables

Transports entire 45-870 MHz band 4 mW Optical Power Output

F-RF-Tx-1310- 4mW

Thor Fiber Inc.

CATV RF 45-1000Mhz Fiber optic receiver F-RF-RX-RM Thor Fiber Inc.

Streaming device (charcoal) Chromecast Google FMV Multicast MPG4 H2.64 or H.265 non-encrypted High Definition IP-set-top Box

H200 Amino

Power Strips / MISC / Distribution Amplifiers DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter - 4K 60Hz DP2HD4K60H Startech.com DP-1x2-II 1x2 DisplayPort 1.2 Distribution Amplifier/Splitter by Apantac

DP-1x2-II AVProsupply

10ft (3m) 18 AWG Outlet Saver Power Extension Cord (NEMA 5-15P to NEMA 5-15R)

3116 C2G

8ft (2.4m) 16 AWG Universal Power Cord (NEMA 5-15P to

IEC320C13)

29928 C2G

1ft (30cm) Power Extension Cord, Right Angle NEMA 5-15P to NEMA 5-15R, 13A 125V, 16AWG, Black Computer Power Extension Cord, AC Outlet Extension Cable, UL Listed

PAC101R1 Startech.com

USB-C Adapter (4K HDMI) 310 Anker 1:4 4K 12G SDI DA VM-4UX Kramer 19–Inch Rack Adapter for TOOLS™ RK-3T-B Kramer 1x3 Balanced Stereo Audio Distribution Amplifier VM-3AN Kramer Power Controller, rack (9 port 8 controlled) RLNK-P920R MidAtlantic Surge Protector Power Strip, 6 outlet, 15' Cord, 90deg plug PB802135 Prime Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Transcoder 482xl Kramer 6ft (1.8m) 18 AWG Outlet Saver Power Extension Cord (NEMA 5-15P to NEMA 5-15R)

03115 C2G

6ft (1.8m) 16 AWG Universal Power Cord (NEMA 5-15P to

IEC320C13)

25545 C2G

Cables

Audio / Video Cable Assembly, 3.5mm Stereo Jack Plug, Free End, 6.6 ft, 2 m, Black

AUDL-73-2M MULTICOMP

PRO

HDMI Ultra/3 3' 4K Premium 26-663-03 Extron LAPTOP/Server

Everki Charcoal 16" Advance Laptop Bag / Briefcase Model

EKB407NCH

EKB407NCH Everki

TRENDnet USB 3.0 To Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Full Duplex 2Gbps Ethernet Speeds, Up To 1Gbps, USB-A, Windows & Mac Compatibility, USB Powered, Simple Setup, Black, TU3-

ETG

TU3-ETG TRENDnet

LENTION USB C Hub, 6 in 1 USB C to USB Adapter, USB C Multiport Dongle with 4K HDMI, USB C Data Port, USB 3.0, 100W PD Compatible New MacBook Pro/Mac Air, More Type C Devices (CB-CE35s, Space Gray)

CE35sH-GRY LENTION

ASUS USB 2.0 External CD/DVD Drive Model SDRW-

08U9M-U/BLK/G/A

SDRW-08U9M-

U/BLK/G/A

ASUS

MISC (Site Survey-Nov 2023) Medium Pivot/Tilt Pole Mount (stacked GPO on TV/credenza) JPP210B Chief Angled Ceiling Plate CMA395 Chief 60"/55" Ceiling Mount LCM1U Chief Extra-Large Fusion® Micro-Adjustable Fixed Wall Display Mount 75" OR BIGGER)

XSM1U Chief

Large Fusion® Micro-Adjustable Fixed Wall Display Mount(Annotation Monitor)

LSM1U Chief

Adjustable Pole Mount 5-7' CMS0507 Chief Never-Drop Toggle Anchors(pkg of 10) 97802A316 McMaster Carr 3 1/2" 1/4-20 Screw for anchors(pkg of 10) 90272A556 McMaster Carr 1/4" washers for toggles(pkg of 100) 90108A413 McMaster Carr Strut Channel, Slotted Hole, Black Powder-Coated Steel (10ft) 3310T766 McMaster Carr Strut Channel Nuts 3260T12 McMaster Carr 3/8x16 x1 1/2" Flange Head Screws (pkg of 25) 92316A628 McMaster Carr 3/8" x 1" Washer (pkg of 10) 90377A169 McMaster Carr 2" Lacing Bar (Pkg of 10) LBP-2A Middle Atlantic 1 RU Shelf (4 PC) U1V-4 Middle Atlantic 10-32 Cage Nuts - 50 Piece CN1032-50 Middle Atlantic Opticom® Rack Mount Fiber Enclosure, Black, 4 RU(Evertz Test)

FRME4 Panduit

Opticom® Fiber Adapter Panel, OM4, 12 LC Duplex, Aqua(Evertz Test)

FAP12WAQDL

CZ

Panduit

1U Universal Rail 24in Depth with wirebar 1UKIT-109 Rack Solutions Uline Self-Grip Straps -1/2" x 75', Black S-15756 Uline Black UV Stabilized Nylon Cable Ties - 6", 18 lb S-14034 Uline Black UV Stabilized Nylon Cable Ties - 8", 50 lb S-11131 Uline Black UV Stabilized Nylon Cable Ties - 14", 50 lb S-5833 Uline Middle Atlantic HW500 10-32 3/4" Classic Philips Trim-Head Screws & Washers 500 Pieces

HW500 Middle Atlantic

5-15P, Straight Blade (Edison) Valise Plug, Black 5965VBLK Hubbel Brady Labels (lab labeler) M6C-250-489 Brady Brady Labels (lab labeler) M6C-500-489 Brady R4300 Series Halogen Free Ribbon for M6 Printers - Black M61-R4310 Brady Brady Labels (lab labeler) THT-67-427-1.5 Brady Wire rope clamps (for Saftey wire) 34785T11 McMaster Carr 1/16th Wire rope (500ft Roll) 3450T24 McMaster Carr

The USAF 363rd ISR Wing has provided adequate funding by MIPR to GSA for obligation against the PO.

Shipping and handling terms are F.O. B. Destination. Inspection and acceptance shall be at a CONUS location.

Period of Performance/Delivery for this PO will consist of 120 days ARO.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND SUPPORTING RATIONALE:

The statutory authority for applying the FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services is 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and the authority for restricting competition on this procurement is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2). No other like and/or similar products will meet the needs of the Government.

For purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, the requirements at FAR 13.501(a) apply. The need for a brand name requirement is justified in writing utilizing the format at FAR 6.303- 2 properly modified to reflect that the procedures at FAR 13.5 were used in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901. This justification will be approved at the levels specified in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(2)(ii) and be posted with the solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(iv).

The requested items are being procured by the GSA on behalf of USAF 363rd ISRW in support of the ACC mission. The ACC supports global implementation of national security strategy and assists national agencies with command, control, communications, and intelligence systems. The ACC also conducts global ISR operations to provide intelligence information to Government agencies.

All brand name equipment has been included in the DoD mandated Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. Only the requested brand name equipment meets the unique combination of interoperability, commonality, and cybersecurity approvals, with existing network equipment integrated at other ACC and 363rd ISRW mission system locations; Nellis AFB on MAS 47QTCA21A002G awarded on 29 September 2023; Langley AFB on MAS 47QTCA21A001J awarded on 30 September 2023; Beale Air Force base, ordered on contract N6833519F0542 by the

Naval Air Warfare Center on 22 July 2019. No other equipment can meet the cybersecurity, interoperability, and commonality requirements. The brand name equipment is included in the existing 363rd ISRW Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network Cybersecurity Authority to Operate (ATO) issued April 1, 2021, the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network ATO issued April 1, 2021, and the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System network ATO issued 01 October 2020.

All equipment has gone through testing and cybersecurity evaluation and provides the unique combination of capabilities, features, and prior DoD approvals required for use on DoD networks and approval in ATO for operation up to Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information TS/SCI. The peripheral and ancillary products listed under this requirement are integral to the 363rd’s success in standing up their audio and visual facilities, and represent a total solution that has been rigorously vetted, tested and approved (at a systems level inclusive of Brands and products) for inclusion and operation within DoD IT infrastructure systems. All products associated with this requirement have been preapproved through the RMF and ATO framework. Any deviation, substitution or alternative product solution will result in a total revaluation of these pre approved brands and products. This would lead to unacceptable mission delays and ultimately failure of this project and the 363rd’s mission requirements. Therefore, it is necessary to view this requirement as a total products solution at a systems level (based on the ATO framework) versus an individual line by line product buy. Any deviation from the ATO approved equipment would result in fielding equipment delays and negatively impact continued mission support activities due to the (45–90) day lead time it takes to obtain ATO approval for IT solutions inclusive of specific brands and product types through the RMF process.

Therefore, no other like and/or similar products will meet the needs of the Government.

Given the Government’s unique requirements, the authority cited under FAR 13.501(a)(1) limiting items peculiar to one manufacturer is justified.

5. DEMONSTRATION THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE

AUTHORITY CITED):

The designated brand name products have been selected based on their proven reliability and performance. Using these products ensures that all operational aspects run smoothly without unexpected downtimes, which is crucial for mission-critical tasks. Consistent performance across all locations ensures that the organization's operations are predictable and reliable, essential for planning and executing mission-critical activities. Other brands may not have the same track record of reliability, leading to increased risks of equipment failures and operational downtime, which can critically impact mission success. Other brands may introduce compatibility issues that may not integrate seamlessly with existing systems, causing operational disruptions and inefficiencies.

Designated brands often come with robust security features and certifications that comply with governmental and industry standards. Using other brands might introduce vulnerabilities and non-compliance risks. Other brands might not have the same level of security features, making the organization's systems more vulnerable to cyber threats. This is particularly critical for sensitive operations. Sticking to designated brand name products for AV hardware and peripheral equipment is essential for maintaining operational consistency, reliability, and security. Allowing "other" brands may introduce significant risks, including operational downtimes, increased costs, security vulnerabilities, and compliance issues.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED

FROM, AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE, INCLUDING WHETHER A

NOTICE WAS OR WILL BE PUBLICIZED AS REQUIRED BY SUBPART 5.2 AND, IF NOT,

WHICH EXCEPTION UNDER 5.202 APPLIES:

The government plans to post a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on SAM.gov as a 100% small business set-aside since market research indicates there is a reasonable expectation of receiving quotes from at least two small business concerns after first considering small business socioeconomic contracting programs (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB programs). Due to the diverse nature of the products included in this procurement, the government intends to allow Joint Ventures (JVs) and collaborative vendor arrangements as defined in FAR Part 19 to encourage collaboration among companies to offer comprehensive solutions. This approach is expected to increase competition by enabling companies to combine their respective strengths and expertise, ensuring that the government receives competitive quotes that meet its diverse requirements.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST

TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

The contracting officer has determined the establishment of this PO represents the best value (as defined in FAR 2.101) to the Government and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

The Contracting Officer shall ensure that all quotes received are fairly considered and award is made in accordance with the basis for selection in the RFQ. After competing this requirement amongst the open market, a best value determination for award will be documented. Prior to awarding the PO, the Contracting Officer will seek price reductions from any qualified vendor quoting the required part numbers listed above (Section 3).

The Contracting Officer anticipates the use of a variety of price analysis techniques using FAR 13.106-3 to substantiate price reasonableness and evaluation of the items requested. These techniques included, but are not limited to the following:

(1) Whenever possible, base price reasonableness on competitive quotations or offers.

(2) If only one response is received, include a statement of price reasonableness in the contract file. The contracting officer may base the statement on-

(i) Market research;

(ii) Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases;

(iii) Current price lists, catalogs, or advertisements. However, inclusion of a price in a price list, catalog, or advertisement does not, in and of itself, establish fairness and reasonableness of the price;

(iv) A comparison with similar items in a related industry;

(v) The contracting officer’s personal knowledge of the item being purchased;

(vi) Comparison to an independent Government estimate; or

(vii) Any other reasonable basis.

HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

I, the approving authority, determine that the circumstances identified in this document are accurate;

therefore, limiting competition to one source under FAR 13.5 is justified. The signature below also

HCA, Delegated to Contracting Executive (QSC)