Brand_Name_Justification_-_V010-18-IQ-00081.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), I hereby determine that the brand name requirement, outlined in the purchase description determined by the line items, listed on V010-18-IQ-00081, are available from the brand name source and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following brand name sources (manufacturers):

Apple

Only the manufacturers and authorized resellers/partners of the manufacturers, outlined in the purchase description determined by the line items, are acceptable.

3. The action being approved herein is a competitive brand name, firm fixed price acquisition of specific brand name products outlined in the purchase description. This equipment is standardized and integrated with other video production hardware and software in the VOA Eurasia Division supporting the BBG’s core operation.

4. The brand name products, outlined in the purchase description, are uniquely qualified because they’re needed to produce, edit, mix broadcasting videos for digital websites. This order will replace existing aging Apple equipment in use. The hardware and software contains all the basic features the Agency need to record professional broadcast quality HD video for transmission via satellite and Internet.

5. The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is manufactured by, Apple, and the new products/services must coordinate, connect, or interface with existing systems in order to maintain high efficiency and standardization.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i),the processing of this sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Elez Biberaj, VOA Eurasia Division Chief Date

Alisa Martine Contracts Officer Date

08/23/2018