1._Brand_Name_Justification.pdf

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

JOHN F. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

Brand Name Justification

1. The Information Technology and Communications Services Directorate (IT) at

Kennedy Space Center (KSC), FL requires an OmniTek video analyzing system and associated equipment to support KSC’s Fiber Optics and Communications Lab.

2. The OmniTek equipment is designed as an all-inclusive system that is capable of analyzing Serial Data Interface (SDI) signals from 250 Mb/s (Standard Definition Video) all the way up to 12 Gb/s (4K Resolution Video). The lab evaluates and troubleshoots SDI video to transport signals and mission critical video to the KSC network following the SMPTE video standards.

3. A Brand Name restriction is required due to the Agency’s configuration constraints.

Use of different equipment will increase costs for training, configuration, repair and O&M capability.

4. This brand name restriction is essential to the Government’s requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), there is only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy the agency’s requirement. Pursuant to this statutory authority, contracting without providing for full and open competition is permitted.

5. Market Research was conducted to identify as many potential sources as is practicable. Multiple vendors were found that can supply this brand name product to meet our Agency’s needs. Attached is a list of suggested vendors.

6. There are no other brands that meet the fit and function requirements of the OmniTek system to be able to tie in with the existing configuration. Therefore, no actions may be taken by the agency to remove or overcome barriers to increase competition.

7. Based on the information above, the OmniTek is the only manufacturer that can meet mission requirements.

I certify that the supporting data presented in this justification is complete and accurate.

Government Date Technical Representative

The Contracting Officer (CO) has reviewed and hereby approves of the justifications provided by the technical/requirements team to limit competition to a particular brand-name. Market research supports that there is a reasonable expectation to receive priced offers from at least two responsible sources. The CO has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The CO certifies that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the CO’s knowledge and belief.

TAMMY BURLEIN Date Contracting Officer