H200 - Brand Name DnF_Redacted.pdf

References: FAR 13.106-1 SOFARS & DCG Part 13 MARSOC G4 Contracting Branch DnF Form – SAP Single Source v 13May2019

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Marine Forces Special Operations Command

PSC Box 20116, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0116

DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS

DETERMINATION FOR SOLICITING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

Subj: PR M209704541606 – Amino H200 IPTV Boxes

FINDINGS

Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC), , Camp Lejeune, North Carolina has submitted a supply requirement for the following items:

1. Amino H200 IPTV Box

- Qty: 500 Ea.

- Manufacturer: Amino Communications

- Manufacturer Part Number: H200

- Delivery: Stone Bay Rifle Range, Camp Lejeune NC, 28546.

The required supplies will be solicited under a Brand Name basis from Amino Communications based on the following:

1. Background: The current MARSOC IPTV Set Top Box (STB) currently utilized with every TV within the Command is the Amino H150 model. This Brand/Model was selected based on our original 2016 IPTV design, functionality, compatibility, and capability requirements. We found that the Amino STB (Brand/Models) fully satisfied all requirements. As of early 2023, the legacy Amino H150 models have reached end of life and are being replaced with the new Amino H200 models.

2. The new Amino H200 IPTV Boxes have been fully tested with the existing IPTV system and are 100% compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) presently installed/performing. Essentially, the new Amino H200’s was validated for Network Translation from the source signal (Direct TV) to the IPTV encryption chassis, across the network Multi-Cast Switches (Ethernet), and did execute the final “.mpeg4” translation from the Amino to the TV set. Simply put, The Amino's have an Android OS with Opera Firmware that allows us to configure all the ports/protocols that align with all the other devices. The use of any other like item would represent a risk to the government in the amount of over $129,000 since it would not be a guarantee that the boxes would perform as seamlessly as the Amino product. Overall, the Contracting Officer (KO) still expects plenty of competition through the commercial market.

DETERMINATION

Based on the foregoing, it is hereby determined that the subject requirement involves services/supplies that must be sourced through the identified single responsible Contractor, and is within the concept set forth by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Therefore, award and execution of the contract is appropriate.