F3G5DA4270A001 Brand Name Justification 18 Feb.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 99/CONS/PKC

Project/Program Name: 549 CTS SVTC

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F3G5DA4270A001

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The capability for secure video teleconferencing (SVTC) is essential for collaboration with joint partners, beginning with the Green Flag exercise and including both briefings and debriefings. Specifically, a Cisco Board Pro 55 System (CS-BRDP55-NR-K9++) is required. This system offers high-definition, secure video teleconferencing, enabling effective and secure communication among distributed exercise participants.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The Cisco Board Pro 55 System provides the unique ability to seamlessly integrate with the existing Cisco ecosystem at Nellis AFB, guaranteeing uniformity and compatibility across all communication platforms.

Cisco is the only known brand that offers these capabilities.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research has determined that there are at least two (2) small businesses capable of fulfilling this requirement.

Market research conducted determines that there is a reasonable expectation that SAM.gov will provide more competition over other Government Points of Entry (GPEs) utilizing NAICS 541519 and PSC 7E20.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

In the future, continual market research shall be performed for similar or like requirements to ascertain if other manufacturers are entering these specified markets that can meet the AFI and/or DoDI standards/requirements. Additional market research shall also be conducted to determine if there are other brands available for future similar or like requirements that will neither hinder the mission of the customer nor increase the cost/price for the government.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

18-Feb-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

CHASE M. BRANDT, SSgt, USAF

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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