BrandNameSoleSource.pdf
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- Apple Desktop and Notebook--Brand Name Required Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- W9124V24Q0004
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This document is a Customer Justification for Brand Name or Sole Source Supplies or Services related to a federal contract opportunity. The document justifies the requirement for Apple computers and software due to compatibility issues with the customer's previously purchased equipment and software. The related federal contract opportunity, Solicitation Number W9124V24Q0004, is a request for quotes (RFQ) for the purchase of 4 Apple desktop and notebook computers for the Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG). The solicitation is a small business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 334111 "Electronic Computer Manufacturing". The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract. Quotes are due by 1000 MDT on 28 March 2024, and the customer requires immediate delivery. The evaluation criteria include price, past performance, technical capability, and speed of delivery.
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| W9124V24Q0004 Q.docx | DOCX document | |
| W9124V24Q0004 Q.docx | DOCX document | |
| Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Marketing Computer SOW.pdf |
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CUSTOMER JUSTIFICATION FOR BRAND NAME OR SOLE SOURCE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES
1. Requirement Name:
2. Select Brand Name or Sole Source:
2.a. Name/CAGE Code of Vendor:
OR
2.b. Name of Manufacturer brand:
3. Brief description of supplies or services:
4. Unique characteristics that limit availability to on manufacturer/brand name or only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
5. Customer market research that supports rationale in answer #4:
6. Provide a statement of action, to overcome any barriers to competition for this requirement in the future:
Customer/Technical Person Signature Customer/Technical Person Digital Signature
8. I certify that the customer's justification is valid and completed to the best of my knowledge and belief. Additionally, awarding this requirement as a limited source, brand name, or peculiar to one manufacturer is in the best interest of the Government.
Contracting Officer's Name Contracting Officer's Signature
7. Contracting Officer Comments:
| fc-int01-generateAppearances: | |
| _8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: Alice Hinck | |
| _7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: Market research indicates that Apple software is not compatible with other computer brands. | |
| _5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: No brand that is equal to Apple. | |
| _4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: RRB Marketing is in need of new computers to help complete the RRB Mission. Our computers are used to design, edit and create content from digital, video and audio. Our current computers are at risk of crashing or have already crashed and it has caused a halt in Recruiting products being pushed to the field and to the general public. We currently have a set up that is set to work off of only the MAC components such as previously purchased software, printer set ups, creative cloud purchase, dreamstime, icloud and more. Not getting Apple products would hinder performance greatly. | |
| _3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: RRB Marketing is requesting 4 computers; 2 desktops and and 2 notebooks. These computers need to be Apple computers due to previously purchased software, printers and products already being used by current computers. Not replacing these with apple computers would be cost ineffective and cause more issues that would need to be addressed. | |
| Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: Apple | |
| _1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: RRB Marketing Computers | |
| overcome limited competition: Not applicable, other brands wouldn't allow us to complete our missions with out purchasing new items to fit that brand. | |
| Customer's supervisor signature: SFC Chance McDowell | |
| 2024-03-07T13:32:49-0700 | |
| MCDOWELL.CHANCE.MICHAEL.1407857867 |
| 2024-03-11T11:43:44-0600 | |
| HINCK.ALICE.ANGELINA.1177499702 |
Select Choice: [Brand Name/Only One Manufacturer]
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