BNJ Comsec1 additional item (Redacted).pdf

Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity or to Use Brand-Name Restriction

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

November 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 2 of 2 and reasonable. This acquisition will be solicited on NASA SEWP as a brand name requirement.

(6) Other facts supporting the justification:

See attached Market Research Report.

(7) Actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to decreasing the use of brand-name items before any subsequent acquisition of the supplies or services:

With future updates and modifications to the networks, it is anticipated the next scheduled COMSEC purchase will require another use of brand-name restriction.

(8) Program Manager's certification that supporting data is accurate and complete:

As evidenced by my signature below, I certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

(9) Contracting Officer's certification that the justification is accurate and complete:

As evidenced by my signature below, I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(10) Approving Official's determination that FAR16.505(a)(4)(i) applies to the order:

As evidenced by my signature below, I hereby determine that the use of brand-name restriction applies.

Date

01 Sep 2020

Program Manager Kelly Squires

AFNWC/ NXZ

Signature

Date

01 Sep 2020

Contracting Officer

Dawn Atterbury

AFNWC/PZBA 777-4485

Signature

SQUIRES.KELLY.A.151

4678070

Digitally signed by

SQUIRES.KELLY.A.1514678070

Date: 2020.09.01 08:57:57 -06'00'

ATTERBURY.DAW

N.M.1168206743

Digitally signed by

ATTERBURY.DAWN.M.1168206743

Date: 2020.09.01 15:31:02 -06'00'