Brand Name Justification-Nikon_Redacted.pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR LIMITED SOURCES

ACQUISITIONS <$250K

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES

THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE OR BRAND NAME IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER

DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE OR BRAND NAME, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE OR

ONLY BRAND THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY

KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE

INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE OR BRAND NAME PURCHASE.

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

BRAND

NAME BUY

@YES

0NO

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR _I ---

INikon Cameras I® O&M

.._ _______________ __, 0 NGREA

QOTHER

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

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Brand Name Justification June 2020 - List of Air Worthiness

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

Air Force has standardized this equipment system. ANG has adopted it for current and deployed taskings.

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

Market Research was conducted to determine if this requirement was available through a mandatory source of supply and whether it could be met by a small business.

The Contracting Officer made a positive determination that this requirement CAN be met by small business through the

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

WASHINGTON DC 20330

19 June 2020

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL PUBLIC AFFAIRS PERSONNEL

FROM: SAF/PA, Command Information Division

SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification for Nikon Photographic Camera Systems

1. The myriad of roles and requirements placed on Air Force public affairs Airmen to accomplish deployed and non-deployed photographic documentation missions are diverse, ever changing, and always demanding. To guarantee mission success, the Air Force will standardize equipment systems whenever possible.

2. Standardization allows Air Force public affairs personnel to efficiently and effectively react to many different circumstances and situations through familiarization with the operation of the equipment. This standardization starts with training, and the Department of Defense chooses the Nikon camera system for the technical school attended by all military public affairs and visual information students. That training is continued at the Air Force unit-level as Airmen complete upgrade training requirements to increase proficiency. Additionally, as Airmen transfer duty locations, the equipment remains constant, eliminating the need for retraining. With the complexity of camera systems, it is imperative that the Air Force maintain brand name consistency to ensure the investment in training is used in the most effective and efficient manner.

3. The Air Force has invested several millions of dollars in Nikon camera bodies and lenses over the past

44 years. As camera bodies are upgraded and improved by the manufacturer, the lenses remain consistently reliable and operational because Nikon continues to produce mount adapters for legacy lenses. Changing manufacturers would result in the need to replace the entire inventory of Nikon lenses because they will not mount on another manufacturer's camera body. Remaining with Nikon allows the

Air Force to capitalize the long-term investment by allowing full continued use of optical lenses, saving millions of dollars.

4. The Nikon brand has a proven track record for robust reliability and the latest in image technology.

There are no documented instances of mission failure because of the equipment brand name.

4. I certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete. Please contact me by phone at DSN 227-3330, Commercial 703-697-3330, or by email at lawrence.j.cox.civ@mail.mil.

LAWRENCE J. COX, GS-15, DAF

Chief, Command Information Division