Attachment 3 - Brand Name Justification (Redacted).pdf

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

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NOTE: If a Justification was approved for the preceding acquisition, a copy of the approved Justification for the predecessor action must be included in the staff package for approval of the instant Justification. This applies to Justification staff packages that are submitted for review and approval at a level above the contracting officer. The predecessor Justification will be used as a reference document by the approving official.

Is this a new or amended J&A Document? New Amended ( Prior to Award Only! )

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

Funding level for this acquisition: >SAT and < $750K > $750K and < $15M

Contracting Activity:

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): Mega-Lite Falcon 4.8MM Replacement Panels

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): N/A

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

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2304a, Special Emergency Procurement Authority (41 U.S.C. 1903)

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): Justification Type: Class Individual

COORDINATION ( AFFARS 5306.304(a))

Date

01 May 2024

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

01 May 2024

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

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I. Contracting Activity.

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

Request approval for use of Brand Name procedures as outlined in FAR 13.106(b)(1), for the purchase of Mega-Lite Falcon 4.8MM Replacement Panels.

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

AFSVC/SVF, JBSA Lackland TX, has a requirement to purchase Mega-Lite Falcon 4.8MM replacement panel and components to support live concerts that are to be performed at locations around the world.

36 ea MV-314 VIDEO WALL PANEL - RAVEN IP 3.9 X 7.8 PIXEL COUNT, 2500 NITS - IP65, BLACK FACE LED 110-220v 36 ea MV-R702 NOVA RECEIVING CARD FOR FALCON, NOVA A5S PLUS 6 ea CAS-MV-300-6 FALCON 6 UNIT ROAD CASE 1 ea MV-IC02 IMAGE CONTROL ONE, SWITCHER, SCALER, 110-240V AC, 50/60 HZ 1 ea RMSD600 NOA LED Sender Card with 4 outputs 5 ea Single bumper for the Raven

This is for a new firm-fixed price contract with an estimated delivery of 14 days after receipt of order and an estimated value o

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

The statutory authority is 41 USC 1901, as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart (FAR) 13.5- Simplified procedures for Certain Commercial items, required by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii).

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

FAR 13.501(a)(1)(i) requires the Contracting Officer to justify in writing when restricting sole source/ brand name acquisitions. The specific circumstance that justifies restriction for this acquisition is FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) for brand name acquisitions. has a requirement to purchase panels and components as referenced above. A requirement exists to purchase/replace damaged components previously acquired for the video system configuration. The replacement video wall and components would allow to repair an existing video wall versus purchasing a new video wall system.

The Mega-Lite View 8MM is specifically designed for video display applications. With the rigorous concerts series schedule, the Mega-Lite View 8MM Video System meets the requirement for quick set-up and tear-down as well as trouble shooting during a concert. In order for the current video system to function as designed by the manufacturer no other manufacturer's components will meet the Government's requirement. Failure to maintain system compatibility and interoperability would void existing warranties. Therefore, the Mega-Lite Falcon brand is the only brand that is compatible with existing 4.8MM Video System.

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

An RFI was posted on 29 March 2024.

Furthermore, the RFI was emailed 17 April 2024 and However, based on previous history in conjunction with market research RFI response, it was determined that there are multiple small business resellers able to provide the Mega-Lite Falcon brand and ample competition is anticipated.

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

This requirement will be advertised on SAM.gov for maximum participation and competition. After evaluations of quotations received in response to the Combined Synopsis Solicitation the Contracting Officer will make a determination of price reasonableness based on adequate price competition or price analysis in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a).

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

Market research was conducted by performing Internet searches of Government databases to include GSA! Advantage, government databases and various vendor web-sites. In addition, Internet searches of commercial databases, including Google and manufacturer websites were researched. Results of the current market research study revealed that the Mega-Lite View Falcon 4.8MM Video System is only available via open-market through authorized resellers.

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

The proposed brand name is the only known brand that can satisfy the government's requirement because technical specifications are only available from the manufacturer. Video systems produced by other manufacturers are not compatible with the existing Mega-Lite Falcon 4.8MM Video System.

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

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.

Until it is determined that the current brand of Mega-Lite Falcon 4.8MM Video System is no longer the only viable system to meet requirements, additional Video Wall System replacements and components must continue to be procured from Mega Lite Falcon or authorized resellers. will continue to evaluate the capabilities of other vendors and the compatibilities of other manufactures through continuing market research. Continued efforts in this regard will ensure the Government's minimum needs are met while getting the best value at a fair market price.

XII. 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.

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XIII. 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.