MFR Brand Justification Memo PAO Camera 25 ID .pdf

Control Number: 26-18

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Contracting Officer Determination on Restricting Competition RFO FAR Part 12.102(a) Under SAT Only One Source Available

Program/Equipment: 25th ID PAO Camera Hardware

Authority: RFO FAR Part 12.102(a) Brand-Name Only

Amount: $37,017.00

Prepared by: Contract Specialist, CPT Mike Hernandez, miguel.hernandez131.mil@army.mil

Contracting Officer: MAJ Hyrum Wischmeier, hyrum.s.wischmeier.mil@army.mil

Technical and Requirements Representative: 25th ID Deputy Public Affairs Officer, CPT Ryan DeBooy, ryan.s.debooy.mil@army.mil

Determination: As the Contracting Officer, I determine that only one source is reasonably available for these specific brand-name items. The basis for this determination is that these specific products are necessary to ensure complete technical compatibility and interoperability with existing government-owned audiovisual systems.

1. Requiring Activity: 25th ID PAO

2. Contracting Activity: 921st Contracting Battalion, 413th Contracting Support Brigade

3. Description of Action: This is a determination to restrict competition for the purchase of brand-name audiovisual equipment to support the 25th ID Public Affairs Office. The estimated cost is $37,017.00 using FY26 Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) funds. The contract vehicle will be a Purchase Order awarded via the Army GSA portal.

Description of Supplies:

Part No. Description Qty

Night Vision Adapter for Canon Mirrorless Cameras (White Phosphor Image)

6536C002 EOS R5 MK II Mirrorless Camera 2

3792C002 RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens 2

Control Number: 26-18

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1169C002 Charger for Canon LP-E19 batteries 2

010-12881-11 High-capacity lithium-ion battery 12

Authority Cited: RFO FAR Part 12.102(a) Brand-Name Only

Basis for Contracting Officers Decision: To ensure uninterrupted mission support and operational continuity, the audiovisual equipment, software, and hardware listed below are designated specifically for use by the 25th ID Public Affairs Office (PAO).

These items must be fully compatible with the PAO’s existing audiovisual infrastructure, which has been carefully developed and standardized over time to meet the unique demands of military public affairs operations.

Substituting alternative brands would introduce significant risk of incompatibility, degrading performance, and potentially disrupt time-sensitive media operations.

Therefore, to maintain system integrity and mission readiness, the procurement of brand-specific items is not only justified, but also operationally essential.

Actions to Increase Competition: Based on the scope of the market research, this brand-name requirement is suitable for a 100% small business set-aside, and the U.S.

Government has a reasonable expectation of receiving adequate competition, with at least two sources anticipated to provide quotes in response to the solicitation.

Publicizing Contract Actions: The public display and synopsis requirements of FAR Part 5 do not apply to this action per the exemption at RFO Section 5.101(b)(1)(iv), as this will be a delivery order issued against an existing contract. The brand-name justification will be provided to the vendors solicited in accordance with the ordering procedures of the contract vehicle.

Market Research: Market research confirms that specifically Canon products are available through the Army GSA Enterprise. Additionally, the requiring activity identified two small business vendors within GSA capable of supplying the brand-name items listed in this document. The identified products listed fall within approved categories for Army GSA enterprise procurement.

Conclusion: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. The decision to limit competition to a brand-name basis is not caused by a lack of planning. The nature of the acquisition requires ensuring full interoperability with existing standardized systems. I have determined that the costs to the government will be fair and reasonable, and appropriate market research has been conducted.