J A_VTC_(1).pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND AIR FORCE

JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS

TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD

HOUSTON BARRACKS, POST OFFICE BOX 41502

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37204-1502

JFHQ-TN-PFO-PC 2 August 2015

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Other Than full and open competition Brand Name

1. This request is for justification for other than full and open competition for the 218th ISRG.

2. This request is for a Crestron VTC Digital Media Switcher Equipment.

3. The purpose of purchasing of Crestron VTC Digital Media Switcher Equipment is essential for meeting the Governments’ mission requirements.

4. Statutory Authority: FAR 6.302-1, only circumstances permitting other than full and open competition no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Crestron is the only brand that is compatible with the equipment utilized on this configuration. The VTC Digital Media switcher equipment and correspondence parts require being Crestron. The VTC digital media switch equipment will be used in conjunction with in-place video wall equipment; 4 monitors and one Crestron video programming switch equipment. The new digital media switcher and corresponding equipment installed with the VTC must be compatible with existing Crestron video wall system and must not void any existing equipment warranties. If we purchase another brand, the system will not be compatible with in-place equipment and will be inoperable.

6. An effort was made to identify other contractors using the Market Research and a notice of awarding this contract as a brand name will be posted with the RFQ.

7. Price will be determined fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(1) and with competitive quotes.

8. Market Research was conducted in researching other types of firms that offer that service via past/ current contracts and internet search engines, and was successful in finding similar agencies that offer the services. There are multiple vendors who provide the requested name brand product.

9. There are no other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

10. This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

BRYAN K WHITE, SMSGT, TNANG

Base Contracting Officier 118th Wing, Nashville, TN