Brand Name Justification.pdf

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

The requiring agency is a USMC unit stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti for a Cisco Webex Room 55D Dual 55” screens with no radio. The contracting activity is the General Services Administration.

2. NATURE OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

This Brand Name Justification (BNJ) serves to support the acquisition of 1 EA, Cisco Webex 55D Dual 55” video conferencing system, PN HW-CS-ROOM55D-NR-K9 and associated parts, distributed by Cisco.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

The following material list details the complete video conferencing system:

CS-ROOM55D-NR-K9

Cisco Webex Room 55D, Dual 55" Screens, No Radio 1

EA

PWR-CORD-USA-F Power Cord for 1 EA

CS-ROOM55D-FSK

Cisco Room 55 Dual Screen Floor Stand Kit 1

EA

SW-S53200-CE9

SW Image for Cisco Spark Room 1

EA

LIC-ROOM55D Cisco Room 55D Product ID 1 EA

CS-RQUADCAM+

Spark Quad Camera for Room70 1

EA

CAB-PRES-2HDMI-GR-

Presentation cable 8m GREY HDMI 1.4b (W/

REPEATER) 2

EA

CAB-ETH-5M-GR-

CAB (16,4 feet / 5m) GREY

ETHERNET 1

EA

CAB-2DC-BRL-0.93M- DC Power Cable w/Barrel Plus, 0.93 meters long for

1 EA

DocuSign Envelope ID: 1408D5D2-03D1-4D2D-928B-293DCEE64847

ROOM 70

CAB-2HDMI-1.71M-

HDMI to HDMI Cable, 1.71 meters long for ROOM 55D 1

EA

CAB-ETHRJ45-1.87M-

Ethernet Cable w/ RJ45 1,87 mts 1

EA

CAB-ROOM70-L3-SPK-

Left Speaker Cable for ROOM 70 - 3 speakers 2

EA

CAB-USB-A-B-1.02M-

USB A - USB B Cable, 1.02 meters long for Room55D 1

EA

CS-MIC-TABLE-J+

Cisco Table Microphone with Jack Plug 2

EA

CS-RCODPLUS-NR-K9+

Cisco Room CodecPLUS Non Radio 1

EA

CS-ROOM55-MON-SCV-

Sidecover for Room 55 monitor ( left and right included) 1

EA

CS-ROOM55D-CAMCV-

Top rear cover, Center Top profile and 1

EA

CS-ROOM55D-FS-GRK-

Room 55D Floorstand Grill Kit 1

EA

CS-ROOM70-CFBB-

Center Frame Bottom Bracket Room 70 1

EA

FAN-ROOM70-2PK- FAN kit for ROOM 70 2pack 1 EA

CAB-DV10-12.5M-

12.5 meter flat grey Ethernet cable for Touch 10 1

EA

CAB-2HDMILK-0.86M-

HDMI to HDMI Cable right angl, 0.86 meters long for

ROOM 55D 1

EA

CAB-DV10-4M-

4 meter flat grey Ethernet cable for Touch 10 1

EA

CAB-2HDMILK-2.14M-

HDMI to HDMI Cable right angl, 2.14 meters long for

ROOM 55D 1

EA

CAB-USB-A-B-1.45M-

USB A to USB B Cable, 1.45 meters long for

MX700/800 1

EA

CTS-MX-FSK-SKI-

Cisco MX700, MX800 og Room70D Ski for Floor Stand Kit 1

EA

PWR-CAB-INT-0.2M

Internal C13-C14 Japan, 110/22 1

EA

PWR-CAB-INT-0.7M

Internal C13-C14 Japan, 110/22 1

EA

CS-ROOM55D-MON2-L-

Left Monitor2 for Room 55 Dual 1

EA

CS-ROOM55D-MON2-R-

Right Monitor2 for Room 55 Dual 1

EA

CS-T10-TS+

Cisco Room Navigator - Table stand version - Spare 1

EA

CS-R70-R55D-SPKR-

Top speaker for Room 55d and Room 70 6

EA

CS-ROOM55D-NR-K9

Cisco Webex Room 55D, Dual 55" Screens, No Radio 1

EA

PWR-CORD-USA-F Power Cord for 1 EA

CS-ROOM55D-FSK

Cisco Room 55 Dual Screen Floor Stand Kit 1

EA

SW-S53200-CE9

SW Image for Cisco Spark Room 1

EA

4. IDENTIFICATION OF JUSTIFICATION RATIONALE

The circumstances and rationale for limiting consideration to select schedule contractors for award follows:

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation, (FAR) 13.501(a). This subpart authorizes the use of simplified procedures for the acquisition of supplies and services in amounts greater than the simplified acquisition threshold but not exceeding $7 million ($13 million for acquisitions as described in 13.500(c)), including options, if the contracting officer reasonably expects, based on the nature of the supplies or services sought, and on market research, that offers will include only commercial items. However, in accordance with FAR 13.501(a), an ordering activity must justify its action when restricting consideration to a single source, including brand name justifications. Additionally, this limited source justification will document that this requirement is essential to the Government’s requirements and the market research which indicates that no other brand is qualified to meet USMC requirements.

5. DEMONSTRATION OF THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE REQUIRED SUPPLY

Due to the unique nature and operational constraints of the USMC mission in Djibouti, Africa, only equipment that has been pre-approved for use may be installed on the USMC network. The Cisco Webex Room 55 Dual video teleconferencing system has been preapproved and the specifications of this particular system meets the needs of the USMC.

6. DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE

A best value determination will be documented. Prior to placing the order, the Contracting Officer will seek price reductions.

7. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED

Market research was conducted in September 2023. This research consisted of reviews of similar previous procurements and a market survey through search engines of open market contractors and Federal Supply Schedule contractors. Search engines utilized include Google and GSA Advantage catalog using the following search word: “Cisco CS-ROOM55D-NR-K9”. A review of GSA Advantage revealed the products are available via multiple MAS schedules provided by multiple small businesses.

8. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

Prior to any subsequent procurement the market will be reviewed to assess whether any other qualified sources are available and are able to meet the Government’s requirements.

9. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Candace Grella Contracting Officer/Acting Branch Chief, GSA R2

9/11/2023