Brand Name Justification Redacted.pdf

For All Actions At or Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold Use for FAR Part 8, FAR Subpart 13.1, or FAR Part 16, Including Brand Name

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Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard Tobyhanna, PA 18466-5100

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Request Number _W25G1V005100IC______ (Purchase Order)_________________________

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _______________ Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #______________ Order #___________ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract

Name or #______________ Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) AWCF Other Funds:

FY: _2020____

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Viavi Solutions Inc 20250 Century Blvd Germantown, MD 20874 United States. 844-468-4284 (Tollfree), 240-404-1299 (Fax)

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

Qty – 4, Viavi Solutions, TB8000-ARMY-TAD1 TB8000 dual 1GE / 10GE single MSAM configuration Scalable Multitest Platform.

Period of Performance: _90 Days After Award__ Total Estimated Value: $

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) $250,000.00, only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

a. This brand name equipment was selected because the Program Development Manager – Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PDM WESS) has tested and selected this equipment to perform On Site Acceptance Testing (OSAT) of complex Satellite Terminals. This name brand test equipment must be used to complete certification testing of baseband equipment to allow the satellite terminals to broadcast over the air. TYAD is currently performing certification testing of Baseband equipment and OSAT Testing on complex satellite Terminals.

b. Utilizing another name brand test equipment will increase the risk of accuracy and discrepancies between testing at TYAD and other satellite terminal sites.

This name brand test equipment was selected because it is compatible with other test equipment currently being used for the testing and certification of Baseband equipment and complex Satellite Terminals. This brand name test equipment is required to maintain uniformity and accuracy of testing. All Baseband equipment and Modernization of Enterprise Terminal (MET) Satellite systems are tested using this name brand test equipment.

c. If other brand name equipment is used for testing, test results will not be able to be validated. This brand name equipment is compatible with other equipment being used in the field. We are required to use the same equipment to perform the same tests to maintain testing accuracy and duplication of tests that are performed at numerous Satellite Terminal locations worldwide.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $250,000.00 threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at 5.202 ______________________.

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: This name brand equipment was selected by Defense Communication and Army Transmission Systems/Product Manager Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PM DCATS/PDM WESS) to perform complex Satellite testing. PdM WESS performed the market research and have fielded and used this equipment at various sites. This equipment was chosen by PdM WESS Engineers.

TYAD is required to maintain uniformity and use the same test equipment to perform our testing of Baseband equipment and complex satellite equipment. TYAD is required to maintain uniformity, accuracy and the ability to duplicate tests that are performed in the field.

8. Other Facts: TYAD technicians have successfully used this exact name brand and model equipment. PdM WESS is providing funding for TYAD to expanding our current capabilities. This test equipment is compatible with the systems currently in use.

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name:

Date: 3 March 2020 Title: Lead Elec Technician Signature:

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price reasonableness, I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name:

Date: 15 APR 20 Title: Contracting Officer Signature: