1215699_BNJ_(Signed).pdf

Brand Name Justification

RFQ 1215699 SEND Explorer Plus Annual Support & Maintenance

Note the format of this justification uses the format at FAR 6.303-2, modified to reflect that the procedures in FAR subpart 13.5 were used in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 or the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1903.

1) Agency: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Contracting Activity: Office of Acquisition and Grant Services

2) This is a brand name justification.

3) The service required is software maintenance and support for the application SEND Explorer Plus. Estimated value is $67,000.

4) The authority is FAR 13.501 (a).

5) The requirement is for ongoing support for Send Explorer Plus software, which is owned by the FDA. Only the original software publisher is qualified to support their software.

6) The combined synopsis/solicitation, including this justification, are posted to FBO.

7) The anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

8) Market research determined that only the publisher of SEND Explorer Plus can provide maintenance and support.

9) No other facts.

10) No other sources have expressed interest in the acquisition.

11) The agency will periodically access whether it still has a need for SEND Explorer Plus and/or maintenance.

12) The Contracting Officer certifies that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief.

13) This justification contains no supporting data.

Contracting Officer