_07 JA FAR Part 6_SirsiDynix 2025_R1 (002)--Ko signed 4-24-2025_Redacted.pdf

Control Number: MZB-B-J&A25-2103

AUG 2022

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR Part 6

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command Redstone, CCAM-MZB-B, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000.

2. Description of Action: The Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center’s (AvMC) Information Office requests a new firm-fixed price contract for the acquisition of SirsiDynix Software to support the Redstone Scientific Information Center’s (RSIC) Integrated Library system. The Government projects award for August 2025 using fiscal year 2025 Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDTE).

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The SirsiDynix software renewal is needed to continue the use and maintenance of SirsiDynix. The software has been in use for more than six (6) years providing the required library operation components for circulation, user management, cataloging, and electronic document security. The annual maintenance is required to ensure the cybersecurity and efficient operation of the software as it supports the Redstone Scientific Information Center’s (RSIC) Integrated Library System.

The requirements below shall be met:

SirsiDynix Core; Quantity (1), Acquisitions; Quantity (1), Serials; Quantity (1)

The cost for this effort is expected to be

4. Authority Cited: 10 USC 3204(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The SirsiDynix Software is copyright protected software and is the only commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) integrated library software providing the required library operation components for circulation, user management, cataloging and electronic document security. There are no other single providers who satisfy agency requirements without using third party add-ons. No other company supports the SirsiDynix library software.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Extensive market research was conducted, and no other company was found which could meet the Government requirement. Further competition is not anticipated as the software appears to only be available through the manufacturer. Notices required by FAR 5.202 shall be published as required.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: In the future, any new development in this technology area will be evaluated to determine whether the requirement can be procured under full and open competition.

8. Market Research: In accordance with FAR Part 10, market research was conducted for the proposed delivery order and documented on MRR-CD#12284951.

Research was completed within the DEVCOM AvMC Information Office in March 2025.

Researched DoD ESI with no responses. Researched GSA with no responses. On March 7th, 2025, RFQ #525459 was submitted through CHESS ITES-SW2 (28 Vendors) and received no response. CHESS Statement of Non-Availability # 216815547 has been approved.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.

The notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be published in SAM.gov and any proposals received shall receive due consideration in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement history. Procurement history was researched in March 2025.

DEVCOM AvMC has maintained its license for this software for the past seven (7) years and intends to continue the license. Previously awarded contracts for SirsiDynix in support of RSIC can be found in the table below:

b. Other facts. POC for this action is

11. Technical Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: _ Date: _______________________ Typed Nam Title: Operations Specialist

12. Requirements Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: Date: _______________________ Typed Nam Title: Operations Specialist

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Signature: _ Date: ______________________ Typed Nam Title: Contracting Officer

14. Contracting Officer Certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: Date: ______________________