FAR_8_405-1_BrandName_Justification.1757962834763.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 15B30225Q00000048
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This Brand Name Justification document is for the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, specifically the Federal Correctional Complex at FCC Coleman. The procurement involves acquiring specific Qognify Hexagon security system components: 2 Hexagon Decoders (item # QHW-NVD-5204-S2), 2 Hexagon Recorders (item # HW-VR-9610-R6-80TB), and 1 Hexagon Core/Sub Core Server (item # HW-VM-5000-CORE). The justification for brand-specific procurement is based on the need to integrate these components into an existing operational prison security camera system, ensuring compatibility and meeting manufacturer's replacement part recommendations.
The market research was conducted on 07/31/2025, with competition sought among multiple vendors carrying the brand on Federal Supply Schedule contracts. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated price to be fair and reasonable based on market research and Request for Quotes (RFQs). The document is certified by James Cox (COR/Program/Technical Representative) and Joshua Rosa (Contracting Officer), both signing on 09/15/2025, affirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification to the best of their knowledge and belief.
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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION
(FAR 8.405-1)
1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex – FCC COLEMAN
2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved This justification is for the acquisition of Qognify Hexagon Decoder, Hexagon Recorder, Hexagon Core/Sub Core Server, on a brand-name only basis under the Federal Supply Schedule program.
3. Description of Supplies or Services Required
2 EA – Hexagon Decoder, item # QHW-NVD-5204-S2.
2 EA – Hexagon Recorder, item # HW-VR-9610-R6-80TB
1 EA – Hexagon Core/Sub Core Server, item # HW-VM-5000-CORE 4. Identification of the Justification Rationale The brand name requirement is necessary because:
Equipment being purchased under this solicitation are being installed into an existing security camera system of an operational prison, it is imperative the parts procured will easily fit into the existing space, existing system, and meet manufacturer’s recommendations for replacement parts. FCC Coleman reserves the right to disqualify bids that provide materials that do not meet the specifications herein.
5. Efforts to Obtain Competition Although this is a brand-specific requirement, competition was sought among multiple vendors that carry the brand on their Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
Posted on GSA eBuy? [Yes/No].
6. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated price is fair and reasonable based on:
Market research, RFQ’s
7. Market Research Market research was conducted on 07/31/2025
8. Other Facts Supporting the Justification [Insert any additional rationale, technical memos, or certifications].
9. Technical Certification I certify the supporting data under my cognizance are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
James Cox COR/Program/Technical Representative Date: 09/15/2025
10. Contracting Officer Certification I certify this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Joshua Rosa Contracting Officer Date:09/15/2025
James Cox
Contracting Officer Representative
| BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION (FAR 8.405-1) |
| 1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity |
| 2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved |
| 3. Description of Supplies or Services Required |
| 2 EA – Hexagon Decoder, item # QHW-NVD-5204-S2. |
| 2 EA – Hexagon Recorder, item # HW-VR-9610-R6-80TB |
| 1 EA – Hexagon Core/Sub Core Server, item # HW-VM-5000-CORE 4. Identification of the Justification Rationale |
| 5. Efforts to Obtain Competition |
| 6. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination |
| 7. Market Research |
| 8. Other Facts Supporting the Justification |
| 9. Technical Certification |
| 10. Contracting Officer Certification |
| 2025-09-15T14:53:35-0400 | |
| JAMES COX |
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