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Attached to: OPTION - Threat Track Analyzer License Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: 106918C2071
Issued by: Department of State Office of Acquisition Management

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LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

FOR LIMITING SOURCES ON THE FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE PROGRAM

FAR Part 8.4

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

The Office of Acquisition Management proposes to enter into a delivery order on the basis of other than full and open competition for the ThreatTrack Analyzer software tool on behalf of Cyber and Technology Security (DS/CTS/CMO/COD.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This contract action is for sole-source brand-name purchase of the Threat Track Analyzer software tool and soliciting through GSA awarding a firm fixed delivery order.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the Department’s needs.

	The requirement is for a brand name software tool produce by the ThreatTrack Security Company to be utilized by the Department of State, Diplomatic Security Bureau, Cyber and Technology Office at 1801N. Lynn Street Arlington, Va 22209. The ThreatAnalyzer is an automated dynamic malware analysis tool that enables the CIRT Tier 2 Malware team the ability to maintain an automated dynamic malware analysis system.
4.	The authority and supporting rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the supply or services. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3), and 40 U.S.C. 501), as implemented by FAR 8.4 and substantiated by the following
	☒ FAR 8.405-6(b) – An item peculiar to one manufacturer is required (i.e. brand name item, product, or a feature product).
5.	A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d) and FAR 8.405-(d).
	The Contracting Office determines that the anticipated price(s) will be fair and reasonable based on GSA established firm fixed pricing schedules. By signing the justification the Contracting Officer makes a determination that the cost/price to the Government are expected to be fair and reasonable.
6.	A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

No market research has been conducted through FedBidOpps; however, Program Office and Contract Specialist conducted an informal market survey and the GSA contract schedules indicate that there are a number of resellers/distributors that can provide this brand name software product and related support at reasonable prices through established GSA contract schedules.

7. Any other facts supporting the use of this justification.

The specific characteristics of the ThreatTrack Analyzer software tool that limit the availability to brand name are:

· Maintain an automated dynamic malware analysis system to assist CIRT Tier 2 analysts in researching malware

· Maintain this capability in two different locations

· Allows current hardware machine sandboxes as well as virtual machine (VM) sandboxes to help detect VM-aware malicious code

· Run analysis automatically on different host types: XP, Windows 7 32-bit and Windows 7 64-bit sandboxes

· Performs SSDeep hashing on all generated files to help track similar code

· Allows for construction of custom rules as necessary and visibility into existing rules

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

Market research will be conducted to ensure awareness of market availability of other software and hardware that would be capable of integrating with existing hardware prior to exercising of option years as well as award of any subsequent delivery order or contract.

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