Redacted J_A_Exception to Fair Opportunity_FAR16_Brand Name SRT Encoding_ACA SIGNED.pdf

This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity under FAR 16, related to the procurement of a turn-key SRT Encoding, Multiplexing and Distribution Headend system for the Defense Media Activity (DMA).

The requirement is for the acquisition of Nutanix hardware to host critical virtual machines and store mission-critical data, to be included as part of the overall SRT Encoding, Multiplexing and Distribution Headend system. The contract was awarded to an unknown vendor on September 30, 2024 under Solicitation Number HQ0516-24-F-E009, for an unknown amount. This procurement is a limited/sole source justification, with no indication of small business set-asides or pricing terms provided.