TAB 14 - BN Justification (Updated) - Redacted.pdf

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This document contains a justification for a sole-source award of an audio/visual equipment contract. The Navy seeks to procure additional audio/visual harmonic media center equipment from a single source in order to maintain compatibility with existing widely deployed systems used to support the Warfighter Information Systems Support program. Offerors must be registered in SAM and may submit quotes by the specified deadline to the identified email address. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements and provides the best value to the government based on the criteria in the solicitation.

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FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item) ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects (Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements” Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

This Audio/Visual (AV) Harmonic Media Center equipment is highly specialized and currently, broadly deployed at United States Air Force (USAF) facilities (and including NSWC Div Corona) in support of the WISS program. Any additional procurements need to be in compliance and back-fit with existing equipment, which results in a savings the Government.

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