1.04a Sole_Source-Brand_Name_Justification_below_SAT_Gigamon_FY21_2.pdf
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- RENEWAL GIGAMON ENHANCED LEVEL SUPPORT
- Solicitation number
- N0018920Q0419
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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE or BRAND NAME SPECIFIED (Simplified Acquisitions <SAT)
The service or material listed on is and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.
Restricted to the following source (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information):
Manufacturer:
Manufacturer POC & phone #:
Mfr. Address:
Dealer/Rep/Recommended source:
Dealer/Rep/Recommended source address/phone #:
Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.
Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source/ brand name (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this source/brand name can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources/brands.
The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.
CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW
The material/service 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. The proprietary data is
These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.
Other information to support a sole source/name brand buy:
CONTRACTING OFFICER
SAP Sole Source /Brand Name
I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE,
ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I
UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE / BRAND NAME
JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
TECHNICAL POC DATE
DATE
| Requisition Number: N0016121RC16408 |
| Sole Source/Brand Name: [Brand Name] |
| Manufacturer: Gigamon |
| POC: Demetri Tsipianitis 240-687-5300 |
| Address: 3300 Olcott St. |
Santa Clara, CA 95054
| Source: Various |
| Source Address: Various |
| Check Box8: Yes |
| Description of item/service: Renewal of maintenance support services for Gigamon appliance for period of performance 01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sept 2021 and Taps. Estimated cost $47,745.88. Purchases were last made under N0018919P0610. The renewal includes technical support for all hardware and software products, access to online support resources such as knowledge bases, technical articles, and product manuals, and hardware support to include replacement parts for all failed hardware components. In addition software updates and upgrades are provided through online access. |
| Check Box10: Yes |
| Specific Characteristics: Currently USNA utilizes the appliances listed above which were manufactuered by Gigamon. The appliances currently on hand are required to support the mission and curricular requirements of the USNA. Although Gigamon is the manufacturer of the appliances, Gigamon allows authorized resellers to provide the software and hardware maintenance support. In order to provide the requirement support, a vendor must be authorized by Gigamon to do so. |
| Check Box12: Yes |
| Min requirements: |
| Check Box14: Yes |
| Check Box15: Off |
| Check Box16: Yes |
| Check Box17: Yes |
| Compatibility: The USNA has a well-integrated Gigamon device and has built its infrastructure around the Gigamon solution. Only Gigamon has access to the computer codes necessary to provide maintenance support for the Gigamon software, therefore the hardware and software support requirement can only be fulfilled by Gigamon or one of its authorized resellers. The brand name equipment from Gigamon is essential to the Government’s requirements and market research indicates that other companies’ products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet the needs of the USNA. |
| Patent: |
| Direct Replacements: These maintenance support services use direct replacement parts from OEM no other |
parts are compatible.
| Other Information: 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. | |
| 2020-06-16T15:20:00-0400 | |
| MARTIN.AMY.LYNN.1043678600 |
| Date_af_date: 6/16/20 | |
| Date8_af_date: | |
| 2020-07-02T07:29:56-0400 | |
| ROCKETT.AVA.C.1181236422 |
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