BNJ Taclane (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 3 are TACLANE and D@R Products, Software (including VLAN and GEM ONE software). It is determined that General Dynamics One Source is the sole source manufacturer and distributor of the NSA certified COMSEC equipment.

(5) Contracting Officer's determination that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable:

Based on market research it is anticipated that adequate price history exists to establish a fair and reasonable price. IAW FAR 15.404-1(b) price analysis for commercial items techniques and procedures will be used to ensure the final agreed to price is fair and reasonable. This acquisition will be solicited on NASA SEWP as a brand name requirement.

(6) Other facts supporting the justification:

See attached General Dynamics Sole Source Justification Letter and 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

12 Aug 2020

Program Manager Kelly Squires

AFNWC/NXZA

Signature

Date

18 Aug 2020

Contracting Officer Dawn Atterbury

AFNWC/PZBA 777-4485

Signature

Date

27 Aug 2020

Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO) Kayla V. Marshall

AFNWC/PZB /

Signature

SQUIRES.KELLY.

A.1514678070

Digitally signed by

SQUIRES.KELLY.A.1514678070

Date: 2020.08.12 22:34:16 -06'00'

ATTERBURY.DAW

N.M.1168206743

Digitally signed by

ATTERBURY.DAWN.M.116820674

Date: 2020.08.19 07:59:05 -06'00'

MARSHALL.KAYLA.V.

1231478244

Digitally signed by

MARSHALL.KAYLA.V.1231478244

Date: 2020.08.27 15:05:46 -06'00'

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

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

November 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 3 of 3

Date

31 Aug 2020

AFNWC Competition Advocate/Approval Authority Roberto Acosta, NH-IV, DAF

AFNWC/PZC/

Signature

ACOSTA.ROBERTO.

NMN.1161631180

Digitally signed by

ACOSTA.ROBERTO.NMN.1161631180

Date: 2020.08.31 13:30:48 -06'00'