P03 Signed Motorola Radios Justification 523A58039_Redacted.pdf

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C241-25-AP-3485

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C241-25-AP-3485

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 01, VA Boston Healthcare System, Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contacting Office 1, 523-25-3-9927-

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: 10 additional Motorola APX Next radios are equipped with CORE bundle, radio central programming, smart connect feature, and single unit chargers for each radio.

$104,834.50

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability: This is a brand name justification in support of FAR 11.105, Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer, Motorola. the police already have Motorola units in use in the medical center and needs to be compatible.

The required functionalities and salient characteristics in the land mobile radios required by the Bostonn VAMC Police Service are:

seamless roaming between repeaters and LTE, having the ability to send and receive pictures, videos and other media though a touch screen on the radio, an ability to see their counter parts on a map within 20 feet of their location on their radios in real time, the ability to change frequencies and settings on their radio with voice commands, and the ability to secure their communications via the highest level of encryption available, FIPS 143-3 level 3.

The seamless roaming is necessary due to the officers making necessary trips between the VA Boston Healthcare System. Communication cannot be down during travel from one location to another. The ability to receive pictures, videos and other media on their radios touch screen is required in the event of a missing patient or a threat at the VAMC. The ability to have a map on their touch screen and be able to pinpoint the locations of their counterparts within 20 feet in real time is necessary in instances of emergencies. Motorola APX Next radio systems has the ability to utilize the highest level of encryption to secure their communications with FIPS 143-3 Level 3 ensures that Boston VA Police service has the most secure communication channels available.

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4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted through email correspondence to solicite quotes from the Original Equipment Manufactuer (OEM) authorized distributors. A total of of four

(4) quotes were received. The award is based on the lowest price quoted to the Government.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106- 1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Tara Dossiema Date Contracting Officer