13_N6426723Q0033 J and A _Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

CORONA DIVISION

PO BOX 5000

CORONA, CA 92878-5000

IN REPLY REFER TO

J&A No.

Ser Code

Brand Name Justification

1. Contracting Activity

Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division (Corona Division), Contracts Department, Code 02.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

This Justification authorizes the award of a Firm-Fixed-Price, Contract on a brand name basis of Extreme Networks and Avaya for the parts needed for design system expansion and design procurement in support of Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam Telephony for Area Distribution Nodes.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

Corona Division has a requirement for the Defense Policy Review Initiative (DPRI) to procure the following required Telephony system items:

Description Brand Name

TAA ERS4950GTS PWR + BASE LIC 1025W PSU NO

POWER CORD

Extreme Networks

ERS4900 1025W POWER SUPPLY UNIT FOR USE

IN ERS4926GTS AND ERS4950GTS NORTH

AMERICA POWER CORD

Extreme Networks

RACK MOUNT KIT, TWO POST, SUPPORTS ERS4900

ERS5900

Extreme Networks

POWER CORD IEC C13 NEMA 5-15P USA Extreme Networks

1GB LX SM, SFP, TAA Extreme Networks

EW NBD AHR H34071 Extreme Networks

G450 MP160 MEDIA GATEWAY Avaya

G450 R2 POWER SUPPLY Avaya

MM716 ANALOG MEDIA MODULE 24 FXS RHS Avaya

Avaya - power cable - IEC 60320 C13 to

NEMA 5-15P

Avaya

AURA R8 CORE SUITE ADD SOFTWARE LIC:

NU;CU;SR

Avaya

This is an expansion of the existing Telephony network as part of the new Military Construction (MILCON)

These items are required to ensure alignment with the existing system from a compatibility and technical perspective.

The total estimate value of this acquisition is $ and will be funded with Procurement, Marine Corps (PMC) funds.

The table below depicts the type of funding as well as the estimated amount for fiscal year 2023.

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The procedures in FAR subpart 13.5 will be utilized for this procurement in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

The nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited because only the brand name parts mentioned above are compatible with the existing Command, Control, Communications, Computers/Information Technology (C4/IT) systems.

The scope of the DPRI Telephony project encompasses the C4/IT systems in Base Communications Cabling and Utilities & Site Improvements (U&SI) in support of Area Distribution

Appropriation FY23 Total

PMC $

Nodes (ADNs) on the Camp Blaz . The ADNs will be controlled and operated by the

DPRI has tasked Corona Division as the executing agent to ensure required systems are operational. Corona Division will ensure the design, procurement, delivery, installation, and activation of all equipment as listed in the table above.

Changing the brand names will compromise the existing system in deviating from the current system design of an operational and live network. To date, no other brand name parts are compatible, or could be modified to be compatible, with the ADN and existing system. These are the only parts that would not require additional funds for system design, configuration, integration, and documentation to accommodate the new equipment architecture.

In addition, these parts are to be integrated into an existing system. From the Risk Management Framework (RMF) perspective, these are the only parts that would not require a new Authorization to Operate (ATO) approval. The average cost for an ATO of a system this complex would be in the range.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable

A Sources Sought Notice was posted on sam.gov on 15 November 2022 to express the Government’s intent for the purchase of the brand names above. The posting was issued on 15 November 2022 and closed on 22 November 2022. Three responses were received, one from , one from and one from .

and were determined to be technically capable of providing these items as they provided proof of being authorized resellers of Extreme Network and Avaya products.

was determined not capable, as they did not provide proof of being an authorized reseller for Extreme Network or Avaya products.

No further Market Research was conducted. In accordance with FAR 12.603, a combined synopsis solicitation will be issued for this requirement.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated costs to the Government for the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable. Corona Division will utilize: price analysis; commercial price lists; historical costs; and cost estimating relationships from previous procurements to determine that the final price to the Government is fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

Corona Division will continue to perform market research to identify capable sources for future requirements related to this effort and if another potential source emerges, Corona Division will assess whether full and open competition is feasible.

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 data, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

COMBINED TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

, PM, RS11 Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

Date , Assistant Counsel, Code 00L

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i))

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Marcella G. Webber, 951-393-4454 Date Contracting Officer, Code 0221

02/07/2023

02/07/2023

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Date: 2023.02.07 14:39:07 -08'00'