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Adaptive Digital Systems, Inc / Raven-256

ID: GS-00J-15-ADP-0036 • Type: Justification and Approval

Description

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) FAR 6.302-1(c) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Brand Name Only.
(a) Authority.
(1) Citations: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) "an acquisition or portion of an acquisition that uses a brand name description or other purchase description to specify a particular brand name, product or feature of a product peculiar to one manufacturer."

1. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY AND ACTIVITY COMPONENT:

The (OIG), Contracting Office, JPC, is responsible for this procurement I action, on behalf of the United States Government and GSA Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations (JI).

SUBJECT: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)
The supplies listed below are necessary for the below sole source procurement. Competition is precluded for reasons indicated below.

There are no substitutes or additional brands that will satisfy this requirement. The required software and hardware need to be procured from Guidance Software's authorized resellers. The General Services Administration Office (GSA) of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigation (JI), has a specific need for this equipment to record audio and video evidence from Adaptive Digital Systems, Inc (ADS)..

The Raven-256 offers unique capabilities in a concealable device and is compatible with the type of body wire software currently in use by the OIG. ADS is the sole source manufacturer and distributor of the Raven-256, an exclusive design. ADS provides an extremely high level of audio / video authentication and past challenges in court have been upheld. ADS's equipment is warrantied and, as a plus, offer evidence recovery from their devices, if necessary.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES:

The four (4) ADS Raven-256 kits, used to record audio and video evidence, will replace four (4) outdated ADS Hawk Kits. The Hawk Kits use older outdated software and is not able to convert to the newer software. ADS Raven-256 Kits have enhanced capabilities from the Hawk 4, including extended recording time of up to 256 hours of audio and video at 30fps. The kit and accessories are suitable for body wear and can be operated either remotely or pre-set to activate on motion, record from two (2) cameras simultaneously, and remotely transfer data using the W-USB, which allows users to access data without physically needing to access the deployed or hidden device.
3. REQUIREMENT:

The following devices shall be provided:

Qty Item # Name Price Total
4 2-MEGA-PIXEL 2-MEGA-PIXEL hight resolution camera for RAVEN-
256
4 SMART-
SWITCH 3-axis accelorometer, triggered by motion,
includes mic, runs over 20 days with one charge
4 TPX-10 Cellular mic and earphone accessory; cancels cell
background noise
4 REMOTE-
ON/OFF Long Range (500 feet) switch controller with
feedback
4 MOTION Motion detector ON / OFF, with delayed "OFF" for
all recorders
4 DUAL-PINHOLE Two headed pinhole camera with one connector
for the RAVEN-256
4 VERSA-NIGHT Very low light, shirt button camera with black,
white, tan, screw head
4 W-USB Wireless high-speed link, downloads recorder
evidence remotely, start/stop recorder remotely
4 RAVEN-256 256 hrs. video/audio recorder, records 2
cameras simultaneously, includes 1 pinhole and 1 button camera, USB download cable, button and pinhole accessories, external mics with "on/off" switch, USBird4 Software and User Manual
*The items are for a RAVEN-256 kit
*
COMPETITION WILL BE LIMITED TO OFFERORS WHO CAN PROVIDE THE BRAND NAME REQUIREMENTS.

All bids must be submitted by September 11, 2015

The estimated value of this effort is XXXXXXX

The above is true to the best of my knowledge.

__________________________________________ _______________
Brenda L Reynolds Contracting Officer Date

Overview

Award Date
Sept. 13, 2015
Response Deadline
None
Posted
Aug. 25, 2015, 8:33 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
1800 F Street NW WASHINGTON, DC 20405 USA
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
750 Employees
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
On 8/25/15 GSA Office of the Inspector General issued Justification and Approval GS-00J-15-ADP-0036 for Adaptive Digital Systems, Inc / Raven-256.
Primary Contact
Title
Contracting Officer
Name
Brenda L Reynolds   Profile
Phone
(202) 501-2332

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL > Facilities and Contracts Division
Source Organization Code
c5543488231f3aa90f7ded90c98abc98
Last Updated
Oct. 13, 2015
Last Updated By
PI33_DR_IAE_51681
Archive Date
Oct. 13, 2015