Signed Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard justification document for other than full and open competition for commercial products and services at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) under FAR 12.102(a).

The Coast Guard is procuring a professional-grade visual documentation and media production kit for public affairs use, identified by Purchase Request Number 70Z08426QLG940001. The justification type selected is "Brand Name," asserting that specific branded equipment is essential to meet operational requirements for high-resolution capture, broadcast-quality audio recording, and secure onsite editing capabilities. The required items include: a Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera body; Godox V1 Flash for Nikon; four Nikon NIKKOR Z lenses (14-24mm f/2.8 S, 24-70mm f/2.8 S, 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, and 50mm f/1.8 S); a DJI Osmo Pocket handheld action camera; DJI Mic wireless microphone; Rode Lavalier II microphone; compatible memory cards with minimum 150 MB/second write speed and 128 GB capacity; CF Express Type B and UHS II card readers; noise-cancelling headphones; Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod; Samsung 2TB T7 Shield Portable SSD; and GoPro Max 360 camera. The justification cites the Public Affairs Standard Equipment List and 2019-2020 Standard Equipment List CG-0922 as supporting market research. The Contracting Officer's fair and reasonable price determination methods are not yet indicated on the form. Signatures from the Technical and Requirements Point of Contact and Contracting Officer are required to finalize the justification, with the document last updated on March 3, 2026.