A-9_Brand_Name_Justification_Letter.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 141ST AIR REFUELING WING (AMC)

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE WASHINGTON

15 August 2018

MEMORANDUM FOR 141 MSG/MSC – BASE CONTRACTING OFFICE

FROM: 141 MXG/CC

SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification for other than Full and Open Competition for Lock/Dock System and components.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Part 6.302, I am requesting your approval for "Justification of other than full and open competition". The following facts and rationale are presented for your consideration in accordance with FAR 6.303-2.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity:

141 ARW - 141 Base Contracting Office.

2. Nature and/or Description of Action:

This letter is for justification of other than full and open competition for the procurement of Lock/Dock System and components.

3. Description of Product and Estimated Price:

-CAC (Common Access Card) Enabled 24 Drawer Dock and Lock Laptop Security Cabinet with Charging Sync Hub

- 21.5" MAC Desktop – MFG: Apple

- Data Locker DL3 Encrypted External Hard Drive-MFG: Data Locker

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $17,000.00

4. Statutory Authority:

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 USC 2304© (5), The agency’s need is for a brand-name commercial item.

5. Demonstration of the Proposed Contractors Unique Qualifications:

Unit currently has numerous IPADs that will only sync with an apple desktop and the Data Locker hard drive is the only option to transfer PC documents to apple IPAD format. If unable to acquire this specific equipment the system will not sync and operate properly, thereby compromising mission effectiveness.

6. Sources Sought/Market Research:

Contacting knowledgeable individuals in Government and industry regarding market capabilities to meet requirements. Reviewing the results of recent market research undertaken to meet similar or identical requirements. Reviewing catalogs and other generally available product literature published by manufacturers, distributors, and dealers or available on-line.

I, the undersigned, certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

LISA M MCLEOD, Colonel, WA ANG Commander, 141st Maintenance Group

1st Ind, 141 MXG/MSC

MEMORANDUM FOR 141 MXG/MSC

APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: Date: __________

IAW FAR Part 6.301-1, I certify that this Brand Name Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby determine that this Brand Name request is sufficient to justify other than full and open competition. I consider the anticipated cost of $20,500.00 to be fair and reasonable based on past similar requirements.

MATTHEW R RICHARD, MSgt, WA ANG Contracting Officer