1.11 Brand Name Justification - Copy.pdf

USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION SAT

1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity

NAVAL AVIATION SCHOOLS COMMAND (NASC)

181 CHAMBERS AVE SUITE C

PENSACOLA, FL 32508

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved

Brand name Justification

3. Description of Supplies/Services to Meet the Agency's Needs Including Estimated Value

Naval Aviation School Command (NASC) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Florida has a need to procure 20 APX 8000 ALL BAND PORTABLE MODEL (H91TGD9PW7 N) an Multi-Unit, Impress 2, 6 Disp. (NNTN8844B).

Estimated Dollar Value:

FY/Option/Ordering Period OM&N OPN RDT&E

FISCAL YEAR 2024 168,774.38 0.00

Subtotals 168,774.38 0.00

Total

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Office the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilizat

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requireme of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

J&A #:

Is the requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government Estimated Dollar?

41 U.S.C. 1903 as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) Brand Name Select 2nd Statutory Authority

Additional Information Regarding Statutory Authority if Applicable

Brand Name Only requirement for 20 APX 8000 ALL BAND PORTABLE MODEL (H91TGD9PW7 N) and Six (6) Chargers, Multi-Unit, Impress 2, 6 Disp. (NNTN8844B).

The basis for the brand name only is standardization and compatibility with existing equipment. There is currently 30 Motorola APX 8000 ALL BAND PORTABLE MODEL (H91 portable equipment utilized by all NASC staff/instructors to provide safety and emergency communications within the training facilities/buildings. The Motorola APX 8000 A PORTABLE MODEL (H91TGD9PW7 N) is compatible with existing training procedures and equipment that is in service in all NASC facilities/buildings. Utilizing this equipmen officer and public safety.

Currently there are 30 of these radios in use and issuance of a different brand would require retraining to use new equipment creating a safety risk. None of the current part for portable radios could be used.

Additionally, a different brand of matting would require a complete un-installation/ re-installation, which would cost the government an estimated $160,000.00. If competiti were to take place in order to find a like suitable source, the government estimates that delays or interruptions for access would negatively impact sanitary/health and safet

Procurement Request/Solicitation/Purchase Order Number:

ERP 1301174584

Control Number:

I. Background

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

Provide a description of the item or service required, to include its intended use, the name of the required source or brand name, the estimated cost/price, and the required date/period of performance

Brand Name Only requirement for 20 APX 8000 ALL BAND PORTABLE MODEL (H91TGD9PW7 N) and Six (6) Chargers, Multi-Unit, Impress 2, 6 Disp. (NNTN8844B). This is a s order to procure Motorola radio equipment. The contractor shall provide/deliver the items prescribed in the quote/Description of Requirement (DOR) to NAVAL AVIATION S COMMAND 181 CHAMBERS AVENUE SUITE C Building 633 PENSACOLA FL 32508-5221.

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

A. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE No

1. Restrictive Rights No The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrig processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements No The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. Other Reasons No Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source

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B. BRAND NAME Yes

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer. Discuss why you are precluding consideration of a product m another company. Describe how the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements and why a "brand name or equal" pu cannot be used (see FAR 11.104). Describe how market research indicates other companies' similar products or products lacking the particular feature do not meet, modified to meet, the agency's needs

Brand Name Only requirement for 20 APX 8000 ALL BAND PORTABLE MODEL (H91TGD9PW7 N) and Six (6) Chargers, Multi-Unit, Impress 2, 6 Disp. (NNTN8844B).

The basis for the brand name only is standardization and compatibility with existing equipment. There is currently 30 Motorola APX 8000 ALL BAND PORTABLE MO N) portable equipment utilized by all NASC staff/instructors to provide safety and emergency communications within the training facilities/buildings. The Motorola BAND PORTABLE MODEL (H91TGD9PW7 N) is compatible with existing training procedures and equipment that is in service in all NASC facilities/buildings. Utilizing greatly enhances officer and public safety.

Currently there are 30 of these radios in use and issuance of a different brand would require retraining to use new equipment creating a safety risk. None of the cur accessories for portable radios could be used.

Additionally, a different brand of matting would require a complete un-installation/ re-installation, which would cost the government an estimated $160,000.00. If c procurement were to take place in order to find a like suitable source, the government estimates that delays or interruptions for access would negatively impact san safety conditions.

C. UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY No

The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the nu from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine proce result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the fol

Discuss why you are precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company. Describe how the particular brand name, product, or feature is esse Government's requirements and why a "brand name or equal" purchase description cannot be used (see FAR 11.1014). Describe how market research indicates othe similar products and products lacking the particular feature do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency's need.

N/A.

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance: to08/30/2024 08/30/2024

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required: Explain the impact to the mission if the date above is not met, circumstances or conditions that exist which validate the requirement as "urgent," estimated production lead time for the item, etc.

N/A.

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information:

N/A.

CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION

Technical Cognizance

CRAWFORD.JOHN.S.1260374296 John Crawford 931-624-2372 07/16/2024

Requirements Cognizance

CRAWFORD.JOHN.S.1260374296 John Crawford 931-624-2372 07/22/2024

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

Contracting Officer's Signature

EDWARDS.ROBERT.S.1264204255 Robert Edwards 904-479-6724 07/22/2024

LEVEL ABOVE CERTIFICATION

Division Director or Above

MARSHALL.JUAN.M.1023156977 Juan Marshall 904-542-4931 07/23/2024

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

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Legal Sufficiency Review

Signature Name Phone Date

CONTRACTING ACTIVITY COMPETITION ADVOCATE REVIEW

Contracting Activity Approval

Signature Name Phone Date

HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY APPROVAL

HCA Approval

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