Brand Name JA(10zig zeros clients) 6.13.25 v2.pdf

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc.

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

Authority Cited: Brand Name-FAR 13.501 (2)(i)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting agency.

Federal Prison Industries (FPI) is in urgent need of replacement of the end-of-life devices that are currently used by inmate to access our enterprise terminal server farm.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approve d.

FPI is seeking to acquire a device that is secure and doesn’t have any software that is unauthorized because of coming from a un-authorized country. These 10zig devices meet that requirement.

3. A description of the supplies or services required that meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated dollar amount).

FPI needs inmate devices to be secure, manageable to work in our environment. Key Features and Benefits of the 10zig Zero Clients are the Stateless Design, which lack local storage, operating systems, or configuration settings, meaning all processing and data storage occur on the server which enhances the Security of the device. Also, the design of the 10 zig zero client is enhanced by the stateless design significantly enhances security, as there's nothing to steal or compromise on the device itself. Simplified Management, of the 10 zig zero clients, are easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, as they require minimal configuration and updates. Cost-Effectiveness, the low cost of these zero clients, combined with reduced management overhead, can lead to significant cost savings.

Virtual Desktop Access provided by Zero clients are designed to connect to virtual desktops or cloud-based applications, providing users with access to their computing environment from anywhere. Firmware-Based, they use firmware to boot and connect to the network and server, rather than a traditional operating system which enhances security and management of the 10zig devices. The other brands that we have tested have management software that are from foreign nations that are not allowed to be on our network.

4. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cite d.

We have tested a couple of devices to meet our needs and the 10zig zero clients fulfill the security issues, cost effectiveness and no need to update them monthly like other devices tested.

5. A description of effects made t o ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practical including whether a CBD notice was, or will be, publicized as re quired by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under

5.202 applies.

While a brand name acquisition is being requested, there and at least 13 GSA vendors that sell these devices that we are requesting to use in our environment.

6. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The price of these devices is fair and reasonable based on GSA federal supply schedule contracts. The current GSA price list for a single 10Zig 4648QM is around $371.28. After competition through UNISON Global with a set aside for GSA Schedule holders, the price per unit came in at $358.38. The required from MISB called for 1,000 units. The total price with the lowest bid is $358,380.00.

7. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

The request for the items to be acquired is to use an already existing contract through GSA from a vendor that meets the brand name specifics. FPI utilized the reverse auction feature through Unison Marketplace, and offer the RFQ to GSA Schedule holders. A total of 10 bids were received through Unison Marketplace.

8. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

An RFQ was issued to small business GSA Schedule holders. Full and open was not required.

9. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed in writing, an interest in the acquisition At least 10 bids were received from small business GSA Schedule holders.

10. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services are required.

There is available competition for this requirement. An RFQ was issued through Unison

Marketplace and at least 10 bids were received.

11. Contracting Officer certification that the identification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief.

Supervisory Contracting Officer Approve/Disapprove & Date (Required on all J&A’s exceeding $250,000)

Chief of Field Support Approve/Disapprove & Date

CIO Approve/Disapprove & Date

Procurement Executive Approve/Disapprove & Date

UNICOR Competition Advocate Approve/Disapprove & Date (Required on all J&A’s exceeding $500,000)

Assistant Director, FPI Approve/Disapprove & Date (Required on all J&A’s exceeding $10,000,000)

Department of Justice Procurement Executive Approve/Disapprove & Date (Required on all J&A’s exceeding $50,000,000)

AARON

MITCHELL

Digitally signed by AARON

MITCHELL

Date: 2025.06.13 08:56:29 -05'00'

STEVEN

CARPENTER

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CARPENTER

Date: 2025.04.22 09:30:33 -04'00'

DAVID MARSHALL

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MARSHALL

Date: 2025.04.22 09:37:35 -04'00'

VIKRAM

SIGHAMONY

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SIGHAMONY

Date: 2025.06.13 10:37:07 -04'00'

Apporved / 4-22-2025

Approved 6/13/25

DAVID

MARSHALL

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DAVID MARSHALL

Date: 2025.04.22 09:43:14 -04'00'