Attachment_4_-_Brand_Name_Justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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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: 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Open Storage Alarm Upgrade

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1L5AA9227AW01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This is a brand name requirement for Honeywell brand Vindicator alarm systems. The contractor will provide an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) comprised of equipment listed on the Air Force Approved Equipment List (AEL). Installation will occur on Cannon AFB, NM, building 724D. The current system in use in buildings 724A, 724B, and 724C is a Vindicator IDS. Building 724D Vindicator IDS shall be integrated into IDS V5 in buildings 724A, 724B and 724C. The contractor shall ensure these components are installed using best practices and per the AFLCMC citing criteria guide when applicable. The contractor shall provide program management, subject matter experts, and engineering support in the procurement, installation, program, integration, and testing of new Intrusion Detection System for secure areas. System installation and integration shall be completed not later than 15 January 2020.

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

This action will be awarded as a brand name, firm fixed price purchase order. The building listed above have a brand name requirement for an Intrusion Detection System that complies with DoDM 5200.01V3. This action will provide an alarm system compliant with current AFI 31-101 requirements for open storage, enabling effective use of squadron classified mission and mission planning systems, and building wide SIPR distribution. Supplies to be acquired are ultimately based on the requirements of AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense; IESE-SIT-001, Siting and Design Guidance for Permanent Installations; and HQ USAF/A7S Non-Nuclear Intrusion Detection System Equipment Approval Memo, dated 13 Jan 12.Vindicator is the sole operating system that Cannon AFB should be utilizing. SFC recommended that all newly installed equipment for Cannon AFB use the Vindicator platform. Vindicator is currently used throughout the installation and is the only authorized alarm system.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

End user performed market research and due to base alarm requirements approved by Security Forces for only Vindicator platform, competition is only authorized under this brand. However, there are multiple companies that have approved and certified technicians to work on Honeywell Vindicator alarm systems.

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

The end users will perform market research similar to that performed for this purchase to determine new technologies available in the market. However, there are no alarm systems currently certified for use at Cannon AFB or that are compatible with current Vindicator systems

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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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

27-Aug-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

CASEY A. STRAW, SSgt, USAF

Signature of Contracting Officer

STRAW.CASEY.ALLISON.146

4610061

Digitally signed by

STRAW.CASEY.ALLISON.1464610061

Date: 2019.08.27 10:34:09 -06'00'