1.62 ITN ETFO_Redacted.pdf

Document # FY25-082

JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

BRAND NAME

1. Identification of Requiring Activity and Contracting Activity.

The requiring activity is Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) in Dahlgren, VA. The contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Department, Fleet Directorate.

2. Nature and description of contract action.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(5). This action is an exception to the fair opportunity process to be awarded as a new delivery order. This will be a Brand Name including the following Brands:

Brand Names and Items Required:

Belkin:

39 ea. DISA Approved-39 Belkin KVM switches

Schneider:

2 ea. Basic Rack Zero U 1 ea. APC Symmetra RM 6 kVA scalable to 6kVA N+1 - Power array

NVIDIA:

65 ea. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Graphics Cards

Dell:

31 ea. Optiplex 3000 and associated peripherals 4 ea. 7780 Precision Workstations and associated peripherals 1 ea. PowerVault TL1000 and associated peripherals 65 ea. Precision 3680 Towers and associated peripherals 2 ea. PowerEdge R7625 and associated peripherals 1 ea. PowerEdge 660xs and associated peripherals 2 ea. PowerEdge R450 and associated peripherals

Cisco:

10 ea. Cisco 9200L and associated peripherals

Delcom:

90 ea. USB HID Programmable Dual Foot Switch w/ 2M Cable

The document action is a new requirement.

3. Description of Required Supplies/Services to meet the agency�s needs.

The above IT supplies are required from Belkin, Dell, Cisco, Delcom, NVIDIA, and Schneider.

The delivery date for these items is estimated to be April 30, 2025.

4. Identification of the Exception to Fair Opportunity Rationale and/or Demonstration of Contractor�s Unique Qualifications.

The statutory authority that permits not providing each awardee a fair opportunity to be considered for each order exceeding the micro-purchase threshold issued under a multiple award contract is 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(5), as implemented by FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i). The applicable exception to the fair opportunity process for this justification for the award of an order exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold is:

The exception to the fair opportunity process is FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), - Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized;

This Brand Name requirement will be a justification for the use of items particular to one manufacturer, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(5), as implemented by FAR 16.505(a). The above equipment is required in order to meet the standards of the established Authorization to Operate (ATO) and to get the new FMS Classrooms network setup and Information Assurance (IA) certified. It is also compatible with the existing hardware, providing ultimate flexibility and uniformity throughout the facility. Purchasing these brand names will also permit installation and reduce down-time due to leveraging the existing standardized default image configuration

5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

In accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B), the contracting officer has made the determination that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

6. Any other facts supporting the justification. This procurement uses the GWAC NASA SEWP and will be solicited and awarded in accordance with FAR Subpart 16.5. Using NASA SEWP streamlines the acquisition process for IT products and gives us access to pre-competed contract holders, including more than 100 small businesses.

7. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition.

Extensive market research was conducted to determine specifically which items are and are not to be brand name. This requirement will be solicited on NASA SEWP to allow for the maximum competition practicable.

8. CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT.

The point of contact at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is Contract Specialist Ashley Steele, who can be reached at ashley.n.steele8.civ@us.navy.mil.

Justification Number: FY25-082

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. To the extent that the Justification value is >$250K and <$750K, the Contracting Officer�s signature below also represents approval of the Justification.