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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

In accordance with FAR 6.302 or FAR 13.501(a), the proposed contractual action is pursuant to the statutory authority identified in paragraph 4. This template is required for actions over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (unless the procurement is acquired as a limited source IAW FAR 8.405-6 or is an Exception to Fair Opportunity IAW FAR 16.505(b)(2)).

1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1)). U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Branch

2. Nature/Description of Action (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)). Video surveillance and intrusion detection equipment and cabling for the security response force training center.

3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3)). Items include security cameras and accessories. Delivery is expected 90 days ARO to the Denver Federal Center. The estimated value of the procurement is .

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.303- 2(b)(4)).

Authority FAR Coverage Application 41 U.S.C. 1901 FAR 13.501 Only one responsible source using Simplified

Acquisition Procedures (above SAT but at or below $7.5M)

41 U.S.C. 1903 FAR 13.501 Special emergency procurement authority

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1(c) Application for brand-name descriptions

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental or research capability; or expert services

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4) FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5) FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6) FAR 6.302-6 National Security 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7) FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest

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5. Demonstration of the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)).

Axis Branded Product Per a memorandum dated 12/18/24 titled “Standard manufacturers for Reclamation Security Program”, The Bureau of Reclamation security program management efficiencies require that purchases of electronic security equipment utilize standardized manufactures to manage security risks and costs more effectively for the government.

Axis Communications is listed as a mandatory manufacturer of video surveillance equipment utilized by Bureau of Reclamation.

The listed equipment is used widely across Bureau of Reclamation facilities including Folsom, New Melones, ECAO, Yakima, Hoover, and more than ten existing Milestone videorecording systems. All communication between the software and hardware is proprietary; there are no other products that are compatible.

Axis Communications works closely with Milestone Systems, Milestone is the common video surveillance recording system across Reclamation facilities, to ensure that all their cameras and hardware fully compatible with Milestone. Axis is currently the only camera manufactures that is fully compliant with the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act. Use of any other cameras could cause a lapse in security due to lack of training and knowledge along with extensive cost to obtain training and changing current systems to support other hardware at Reclamation facilities. It’s estimated that it would cost more than $10,500,000.

Magnasphere Branded Product The listed equipment are the only products that are fully functional with Hoover, Shasta, New Melones, Folsom and an additional 30+ dams existing AMAG and Lenel security systems. Magnasphere is the only known remaining manufacture of high security magnetic switch door contacts that meets or exceeds Department of Defense and federal standards. An estimate to change the current system to support other hardware at all dams is approximately $2,500,000.

Commscope Branded Product The listed equipment are the only products that are installed at Hoover, Shasta, New Melones, Klamath, Glen Canyon, Grand Coulee, Folsom, and an additional 30+ dams.

CommScope manufacturers multiple types of copper cabling and cable specific products ethernet cable, cable management, connectors, cable assemblies, and cable patch panels.

CommScope is the industry leader in ethernet cable and components and is the only manufacture to offer a 25 year warranty. An estimate to change the current system to support other hardware at all dams is approximately $75,000,000.

5. Description of efforts made to maximize competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6)).

This requirement will be solicited to small businesses utilizing SAM.gov. This is expected to maximize competition.