AF DCGS DSD Brand Name Justification

The contract involves a solicitation posted to NETCENTS vendors for the procurement of brand name hardware and software components to support the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) Data Storage and Dissemination (DSD) initiative. The posting ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations, specifically FAR 6.302-1(c), FAR 6.305(a), and FAR 5.102(a)(6), which govern the use of brand name specifications and the requirement to provide justification for such acquisitions. The justification was posted publicly on the Government Point of Entry (GPE) as required, facilitating transparency and regulatory adherence. Key details include the solicitation number HBG-2012-266, posted on January 14, 2013, associated with NAICS code 517110, which pertains to telecommunications-related products and services. The contract specialist responsible for this acquisition is Sara Corsetti, who can be contacted for further information. While the exact location for performance and agency details are unspecified, the focus remains on acquiring specific brand name technology essential to the AF DCGS’s data storage and dissemination capabilities.