KO Signed 17 May 23 4_Apple MacPro Sole Source-Name Brand Only (1)_Redacted.pdf

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MAC PRO TOWERS Federal contract opportunity
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W912JA-23-Q-0027
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Department of the Army Alabama Army National Guard

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS

OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

BRAND

NAME BUY

YES

NO

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type

O&M

NGREA

OTHER

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A SOLE

SOURCE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, I APPROVE

THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES HEREIN DESCRIBED HAVE

OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION.

7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

fc-int01-generateAppearances:
_8b_ Contracting Officer Signa_0bSidIe1ipW-y3oKOPYKlw:
_8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: Kathryn Graham
_7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: This brand name requirement will not preclude competition. The Government will continue market research efforts to ensure that competition efforts are met in future acquisitions.
_5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: Market Research conducted through a CHESS Request for Information by the requirements owner resulted in one vendor who stated they had the capabilities to provide what the Government was requesting. Through this market research it was found that Apple products require the vendor to be an authorized Government Reseller to ensure proper warranties and quality control measures to offer genuine products.

This effort will not preclude competition and there is anticipation of two or more small businesses for adequate price competition .

_4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: Production includes the use of software that requires computing capabilities with the specifications of the requested items. Upgrading to new Apple computers to replace older ones is crucial for creating multimedia products due to several key reasons. These include ensuring continuity between old and newer computing systems, ensuring compatibility with media creation software, and taking advantage of the advancements and upgrades in technology. By upgrading to new Apple computers, the user ensures a smoother transition and compatibility between existing multimedia projects and the new system. Apple consistently releases updates to their operating systems and software, optimizing them for their latest hardware. This means that if you're using an older Mac with outdated specifications, you might face compatibility issues, reduced performance, or even be unable to access certain features and functionalities of the newer media creation software. Newer Apple computers come equipped with the latest hardware components, such as faster processors, improved graphics cards, increased memory, and larger storage capacities. These hardware advancements are specifically designed to handle the demands of multimedia production, including video editing, graphic design, and audio production. Media creation software, such as Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Adobe Creative Cloud suite, often requires high-performance hardware to run optimally. By upgrading their Apple computer, the user ensures that they have a system capable of handling the resource-intensive tasks involved in multimedia production, resulting in smoother workflows and better productivity. Overall, upgrading to new Apple computers is crucial for multimedia production as it ensures continuity, compatibility, and takes advantage of the latest technology. It allows you to leverage the full potential of media creation software, handle resource-intensive tasks efficiently, and take advantage of the latest advancements in hardware and software, ultimately enabling you to produce superior multimedia products.
_3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: This is a life cycle replacement of current Mac Pro Computers that are utilized to produce information, training videos for the national safety program supporting the Army National Guard Program. Computers are required to produce safety, information, training and most importantly safety videos for the nation as part of the DARNG safety program. Production includes the use of software that requires computing capabilities with the specifications of the requested items.
Fund Type_edit;_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw:
Fund Type_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: Other
Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: Apple Computer, Inc. Mac Pro - Tower Mfr Part #:Z0W3 CLIN #:NTZ0W3-41
Brand Name Buy_xnvHRHzmWAZDjTpbuUVc3g: Yes
_1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: 11915585
2023-06-02T08:39:46-0500
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