Brand Name Justification - iPhone 13 Devices (KO review1)_Redacted.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

($10,000 to SAT ($250K)

1. The supply is brand name and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

2. Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer’s (OEM) name.

Manufacturer: Apple Computer Inc.

Mfr. POC / Phone # / Email: federal@apple.com 408-996-1010 Mfr. Address: One Apple Way Cuppertine, CA 95014

Mfr./Resellers/Dealers: Multiple

3. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

4. Identification of the justification rationale. The acquisition is being conducted under the procedures of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source. The justification rationale for restricting competition is that the Middle East Field Office (MEFO) needs to purchase Apple iPhone devices which are currently used by NCIS in CONUS, so code 15 can enroll the phones into the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) DoD Mobility Unclassified Capability (DMUC) feature to maintain the NCIS security measures in order to run NCIS email.

5. Description of the item or service required, statement that the requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government, the estimated cost, and required delivery date or performance period.

Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Middle Eastern Field Office (MEFO) requires a quantity of 50 Apple iPhone 13’s, Black, 256GB, unlocked and able to accept foreign sim cards.

MEFO is purchasing these devices for all non-1811 personnel assigned to MEFO. The Navy Base has provided MEFO with more than 100 Bahrain SIMs for use in Bahrain (at no cost to NCIS). All 46 non-1811s need new devices to run the Bahrain SIMs.

Qty Description Part Number 50 iPhone 13 256GB Black MLMU3LL/A

The requested supplies represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Required Delivery Date: 9/30/2024

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6. Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to this/these source(s) (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this/these suggested source(s) can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. Provide a description of the market research conducted among schedule holders.

Apple iPhones are utilized by the NCIS enterprise because the function and security protocols are in line with IT requirements. All telecommunication devices are to be enrolled in Apple Business Machine in order for HQ IT department to manage devices remotely to install updated security protocols and manage the device as needed. iOS (iPhone) are less vulnerable to spyware and malware and are the most reliable devices.

NCIS Middle East Field Office (MEFO) is purchasing iPhone 13 devices for non-1811 personnel to maintain communications outside of the office in a high-threat environment. Devices will utilize the NSA Bahrain (USN) issued Bahrain SIM cards for all non-1811 personnel assigned to MEFO. All 46 non-1811s need new devices to run these Bahrain SIMs as the current iPhone 11 devices that are constantly breaking

7. Other information to support a sole source/brand name buy:

N/A

TECHNICAL OR REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

I Certify That the Facts and Representations Under My Cognizance Which Are Included in This Justification, Which Form a Basis for This Justification, Are Complete and Accurate.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE

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CONTRACTING OFFICER

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