BN Justification_Alaska_Video Equipment_TR_Redacted.pdf

2 | 7 original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures).

☐ FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item)

ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]

☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) ☐ The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects

(Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) ☐ A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) ☐ The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements”

Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) ☐ Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) ☐ Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

f.) ☒Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

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4. Implication of Procuring another Brand/Manufacturer.

a.) ☐ Unacceptable Delays in Fulfilling the Agency’s Requirements.

b.) ☒ Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government That Is Not Expected

To Be Recovered Through Competition.

Kumo and Tripplite equipment have been deployed and documented as part of the Weapons Impact

Scoring System (WISS) (V5) Version 5. Eielson AFB – is a part of the USAF range systems that has these systems.

WISS is a program of record and Corona acts as the lead field activity (LFA). It is Corona’s responsibility to maintain and support the deployed systems throughout their lifecycle. As a result, there is a logistics element as well to address documentation, sparing, and training. All our systems have a documented configuration and changing one unit will cost time and money to update already published system diagrams, troubleshooting/repair/replacement procedures, as well as managing a spares supply.

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CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data/documentation, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

APPROVALS

I certify that the Customer representations above have been verified, and are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name/sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name/sole source is in the best interest of the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

RICHMOND.TAS

HELL.ANN.1023

253816

Digitally signed by

RICHMOND.TASHELL.ANN.

1023253816

Date: 2021.07.20 15:39:37

-07'00'

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date