BNJ - Mirrorless Nikon Camera_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Brand Name Justification form for a sole source procurement by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The agency is purchasing 19 units each of Nikon camera equipment, including the Nikon Z6 II Mirrorless Camera Body, a Z 24-200mm lens, a Z MC 105mm macro lens, an SB-5000 speedlight flash, and EN-EL15c rechargeable batteries. The total order is valued at an undisclosed amount, with a required delivery date of 60 days after receipt of order (ARO) to the NCIS warehouse in Brunswick, GA.
The justification for the brand-specific purchase centers on the agency's extensive existing investment in Nikon camera systems, including comprehensive training for agents from basic law enforcement academy through senior levels. NCIS argues that switching to alternative camera brands would require extensive and costly retraining, and compromise the interoperability of existing equipment used by Major Crime Response Teams and Forensic Consultants. The procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for soliciting from a single source, with Nikon Inc. being the sole authorized manufacturer and reseller.
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2 Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm f 4-6.3 VR Lens 20092-NIKON 19
3 Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f 2.8 VR S Z-Mount Macro lens 20100-NIKON 19
4 Nikon SB-5000 AF Multifunctional Speedlight Flash Black 4815 19
5 Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 27213-NIKON 19
The required delivery date is 60 days ARO.
This camera order is to be shipped to the NCIS warehouse at Log South for distribution:
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
ATTN: NCIS WAREHOUSE
1131 CHAPEL CROSSING RD, BLDG 682
BRUNSWICK, GA 31524-0001
6. Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to this/these source(s) (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this/these suggested source(s) can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. Provide a description of the market research conducted among schedule holders.
It is critical to ensure that NCIS continues to use the Nikon Mirrorless Camera system as it is familiar to agents across the agency, which includes agents beginning with their basic training at the Federal Law Enforcement Academy up through senior agents. As the Nikon training is essential for effectively carrying out investigations and crime scene documentation, the specificity of the complicated functions and interoperability of associated Nikon parts require consistency. This includes compatibility with associated flashes, lenses, lens filters and remote shutter controls, and also includes equipment in use by hundreds of members on numerous Major Crime Response Teams and agency Forensic Consultants, both being global entities. The requirement to re-train all users to become experts with other models or brands is time-consuming and is not financially feasible. The brand name justification is essential since other manufacturers were eliminated due to the necessity and effectiveness of the existing equipment in current use as well as the training pipeline.
7. Other information to support a sole source/brand name buy: N/A
TECHNICAL OR REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:
I Certify That The Facts And Representations Under My Cognizance Which Are Included In This Justification, Which Form A Basis For This Justification, Are Complete And Accurate.
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