1.02e Brand Name DSPACE APPROVED_Redacted.pdf

This is an Exception to Fair Opportunity (EFO) justification document for a brand name specification procurement. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Fleet Logistics Center - San Diego (FLCSD) is executing this justification on behalf of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Information Technology and Communication Services (ITACS) in Monterey, California.

The procurement seeks software upgrades, customizations, maintenance, and technical support services for NPS's "Calhoun" DSpace-based institutional repository, which serves as a centralized archive for over 71,000 scholarly and institutional records. The required services include Performance Work Statement execution, major platform upgrades, configuration management, security support, and technical assistance. The estimated dollar value is redacted, with a base performance period from September 15, 2026 to September 14, 2027, plus four optional one-year renewal periods. The justification supports limiting competition to DSpace authorized vendors, citing extensive pre-existing customizations unique to NPS workflows, unacceptable costs and delays associated with reverse-engineering efforts by other sources, and continuity of operations requirements. Only DSpace authorized vendors possess the specialized knowledge necessary to execute required upgrades and maintenance seamlessly while maintaining the repository's 99.7% uptime. The procurement request/solicitation number is 1301339273, with control number 20260003198. Technical and requirements cognizance certifications, contracting officer certification, level above certification, legal sufficiency review, and head of contracting activity approval are required for this exception to full and open competition.