13. BNJ_Redacted.pdf

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REV 11-2023

BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION (SAM) SAT

LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (GSA) SAT

(ID/IQ TASK ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER) SAT

1. Description of Supplies/Services.

PART # DESCRIPTION QTY

200001773 Tableau - Creator (Server)

Salesforce.com - 200001773 Start Date: 08/14/2024 End Date: 08/13/2025

200001773 Tableau - Creator (Server) Salesforce.com, Inc. - 200001773 Start Date: 08/14/2024 End Date: 08/13/2025

200003669 Tableau - Signature Success - Base Salesforce.com, Inc. - 200003669 Start Date: 08/14/2024 End Date: 08/13/2025

200001775 Tableau - Viewer (Server) Salesforce.com, Inc. - 200001775 Start Date: 08/14/2024 End Date: 08/13/2025

200001786 Tableau - Advanced Mgmt (Server) (LP) Salesforce.com, Inc. - 200001786 Start Date: 08/14/2024 End Date: 08/13/2025

200001967 Tableau - Data Mgmt (Server) (LP) Salesforce.com, Inc. - 200001967 Start Date: 08/14/2024 End Date: 08/13/2025

200001774 Tableau - Explorer (Server) Salesforce.com, Inc. - 200001774 Start Date: 08/14/2024 End Date: 08/13/2025

The requested supplies services represent the minimum requirements of the Government, which have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

2. Regulatory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

SAM

FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) Soliciting from a single source

FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) Particular brand-name item

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GSA

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(A) An urgent and compelling need exists FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services a.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects (Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures (the original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures).

FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item) ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

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

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(E) For orders exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, a statute expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F) In accordance with section 1331 of Public Law 111-240 ( 15 U.S.C.

644(r)), contracting officers may, at their discretion, set aside orders for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3). When setting aside orders for small business concerns, the specific small business program eligibility requirements identified in part 19 apply.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(G) For DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, the order satisfies one of the exceptions permitting the use of other than full and open competition listed in 6.302 ( 10 U.S.C.

3406(c)(5)). The public interest exception shall not be used unless Congress is notified in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(7).

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

3 | b.) A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

requires Tableau Support Premium Program software maintenance for its capabilities to support collaboration with other analysts at NSWC Corona and across the Warfare Centers.

Tableau provides unique data processing and data analytic capabilities not available in any other single application; In addition, Tableau applications are widely used by collaborators across the command and Warfare Centers. There are no NMCI approved applications, which provide the capabilities of the requested Tableau applications.

With respect to the current on-premise information technology (IT) infrastructure, the government requires the application to be supported and qualified to be installed

The Government has conduct market research and tested multiple data visualization applications including and Tableau.

Tableau is supported and able to be installed and has a licensing model that will allow unlimited end users for the roles required.

With the information provided, Tableau is able to meet the government’s requirements.

4 | c.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements” Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

f.) Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

4. Implication of Procuring Another Brand/Manufacturer.

a.) Unacceptable Delays in Fulfilling the Agency’s Requirements.

b.) Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government That Is Not Expected To Be Recovered Through Competition.

5 | c.) Other: If required, discuss any other implication of procuring another brand/manufacturer.

5. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data/documentation, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CUSTOMER:

Phone No. Date

If open to competition, the impact would cost the government an estimated These estimated additional costs are based on the need for training on another publisher’s software, configuring the application to meet the tasking requirements of the project and to understand how to develop testing procedures before being able to proceed to the deployment process and documentation. In addition, if opened to competition, a delay in assessment reporting would affect program managers and other decision makers. These costs would not be recovered through competition (See Table 1).

TABLE 1

EFFORT HOURS LABOR

RATE COST

Administration Training Training/Configuration Testing/Deployment Documentation Replacement Software

Total Cost

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 4. , NSWCCO has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document another potential source emerges, NSWCCO will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

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APPROVALS

I certify that the Customer representations above have been verified, and are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name/sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/SPECIALIST:

Phone No. Date

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name/sole source is in the best interest of the Government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

Name, Title, Code Date

RICHMOND.TASHEL

L.ANN.

Digitally signed by

RICHMOND.TASHELL.ANN.

Date: 2024.08.02 13:55:39 -07'00'