Limiting-Competition-Barco NGS-D200_Redacted.pdf

Version – February 2017

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C)

FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: A request for quotes (RFQ# 343714) was initiated in CHESS IT eMart on 10/21/2020 and closed on 10/28/2020. Two bids were received in CHESS IT eMart; both quoted replacement NGS-D320 Flex Pro (MPN BARK9303104B). Neither bid was accepted because this device is not compatible with our current inventory and the NGS-D320 doesn’t have the passive loop through feature. A request for quotes (RFQ ID:

RFQ1465810) was then initiated in GSA eBuy on 10/27/2020 and closed on 11/04/2020. No bids was received from GSA eBuy. The requiring activity contacted Barco sales department for a direct quote from the manufacturer

8. Other Facts: The additional NGS-D200 with Pro upgrade are need due to the concurrent mission support and the additional requirement to remote the captured audio/video to our Command Tactical Operation Center. The NGS-D200 are used on the test site to remote the audio/video to additional shelters to comply with social distancing protocols and to mitigate the risk of contracting COVID-19. These devices are also accredited under our current Closed Restricted Network (CRN).

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price competition or historical prices paid for the same or similar items.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as brand name 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.

Version – February 2017