Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

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ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(E) For orders exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, a statute expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F) In accordance with section 1331 of Public Law 111-240 ( 15 U.S.C.

644(r)), contracting officers may, at their discretion, set aside orders for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3). When setting aside orders for small business concerns, the specific small business program eligibility requirements identified in part 19 apply.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(G) For DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, the order satisfies one of the exceptions permitting the use of other than full and open competition listed in 6.302 ( 10 U.S.C.

3406(c)(5)). The public interest exception shall not be used unless Congress is notified in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(7).

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects

(Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are �Direct Replacements�

Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

The products ordered has to be the exact make and model of specified. RS40 currently has existing Polyga equipment and software which would be incompatible with other makes and models. Polyga equipment and software will fit and function with the configurations of existing equipment to ensure continuity of operations and avoidance of additional training and imaging services for the Corona�s Platform.

Additional training will have to be enacted if there is deviation from products specified above. RS40 has the ability to support the specific set of products.

3 | 7 d.) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

f.) Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

4. Implication of Procuring Another Brand/Manufacturer.

a.) Unacceptable Delays in Fulfilling the Agency�s Requirements.

b.) Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government That Is Not Expected

To Be Recovered Through Competition.

c.) Other: If required, discuss any other implication of procuring another brand/manufacturer.

If above products are not exact, there will be a loss or degradation to the authentication process between our Polyga devices and software. RS40 will standardize the current hardware in attempt to government funds and save man-hours in maintaining various models and designs. The level of effort to resolve a vulnerability, in differing models, is multiplied each time an alternate model is introduced into the environment. For example, it would take twice as long to troubleshoot degraded authentication because the devices are not compatible. Thus, brand specific requires individual attention which ultimately equates to more time and resources. In addition, in an effort to streamline help desk support the platform will utilize like imaging on all clients and servers as such, our expertise will allow us to succinctly and expeditiously support any and all solutions needed to ensure continuity of operations.