1.04 Justification for BRAND NAME-Signed-_R.pdf
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This document is a Justification for Brand Name form for a sole source procurement by the United States Naval Academy (USNA). The document details a follow-on purchase order for licensing and hardware maintenance support services for a Gigamon network packet broker appliance, with a performance period from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. The procurement will be fulfilled through Blackwood Associates, an authorized Gigamon dealer, and covers technical support, hardware maintenance, software updates, online access to resources, and replacement parts for all failed hardware components.
The justification emphasizes the critical nature of the Gigamon system to USNA's infrastructure, noting that Blackwood Associates has been integrated into USNA's academic curriculum for several years and has unique access to the necessary computer codes for maintenance support. The document argues that switching to another reseller would incur additional time and potential funding costs, and that the existing software and hardware must remain compatible with current systems. The total procurement value is not explicitly stated, but the document is structured for simplified acquisitions with a maximum threshold of $250,000.
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Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104
The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.
A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.
These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.
Other information to support a action:
This is a renewal for licensing and hardware maintenance support for Gigamon Management appliance currently being utilized by USNA.
Blackwood Associates, an authorized seller of Gigamon has been incorporated into USNA academic course curriculum for the past several years. The software must be compatible in all aspects with existing systems presently installed/performing. USNA has a well-integrated Gigamon device and has built its infrastructure around the Blackwood Associates installed Gigamon solution. Only Blackwood Associates currently has access to the computer codes necessary to provide maintenance support for the Gigamon software; therefore, attempting to switch to another authorized reseller would cost the Government additional time and potential f di Th Gi ft i ti l t th G t’ i t d k t h i di t
The requested support will provide for critical hardware and software support to ensure the appliances are operating efficiently and effectively. The hardware support is required to ensure operability of the appliances at all times. A break in operation with directly impact the USNA’s curricular activities. In addition, the required support will also provide for software updates/upgrades to ensure the appliances remain up to date and accurate which is also critical for the USNA’s curricular activities.
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