B02.0_82191700-03232-Other_Than_Full_and_Open_Competition_J&A_Redacted.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE/BRAND NAME (Simplified Acquisitions <$150K)

The service or material listed on 82191700 is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer’s name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: SnapStream

Manufacturer POC: Eric Cohn West Coast Account Manager, 713-554-4591

Mfr. Address: 601 Sawyer Street, Suite 700 Houston, TX 77007

Dealer / Rep _________________________________________________________________

Dealer / Rep address / phone nr. ___________________________________________________

____ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

Server is set up with a RAID architecture that allows a drive to fail without losing any data.

Storage also automatically records over old content and allows programs to be saved and exempt from deletion. Require hardware and software solution that records up to 6 channels of local and national news network coverage 24/7 with many months of history. Use requires ability to search closed caption searches and automated alerts to public affairs personnel and emergency management personnel when keyword alerts are met. Estimated cost . Required delivery date 30 September 2018.

____ Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source

(unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

Server is set up with a RAID architecture that allows a drive to fail without losing any data.

DVRs do not allow the search capability that SnapStream provides. SnapStream allows the user to search the closed captioning of a program and jump to the time in the broadcast when the event was mentioned. This allows the operator to find a 15-30 second mention of the shipyard during a 1-hour news broadcast, quickly and easily. SnapStream has also included features to make it easier to re-post and include video clips in other media. SnapStream records six channels and has enough storage to search two weeks of programming. Alerts can be sent to an e-mail address or texted when a key word is mentioned during a broadcast to alert an operator or emergency planning staff. PSNS&IMF requires the ability to search closed captioning, downloading closed captioning, alerts for keyword searches to email and the ability to create clips and post and share video clips and store clips for future use. Currently, the Emergency

Control Center contains existing SnapStream hardware and software. Extensive training on the use of this system has been given across the Radiological Emergency Response Organization at

PSNS&IMF. In addition, SnapStream is the same system that is used corporately by the

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Radiological Emergency Response community. Multi attempts have been made to contact a competitor with a similar system, no response received.

____ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

____ The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

Upgrading the current SnapStream equipment will allow us to re-use the current server cabinet and connections without having to purchase a new housing. SnapStream is compatible with the current network provider.

____ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is ___________

Other software and hardware platforms are not available for use with SnapStream. The software and hardware is proprietary to the SnapStream company.

____ These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

____ Other information to support a sole source buy: Current installed system from the same manufacturer. Market research of known competitors: Verizon (verizondigitalmedia.com) appears to be able to provide a similar service, however, has not returned any communications sent to them. SageTV was recently bought out by Google and made into an open source program. Redlasso appears to have gone out of business as their domain no longer leads to a company website. 1Cast website does not appear to support organization’s hardware needs.

Attempts to contact 1Cast were unsuccessful.

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE

COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT

THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature __________________ Title _Emergency Control Center Manager____

Activity PSNS&IMF______________________ Date ____________

Contracting Officer Signature _________________________________________

Date ________________________________

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