20170524_Gartner_LSJ_Redacted.pdf

Control No: Leavenworth 2017-4 Contractor: Gartner, Inc.

Program/Equipment: Research & Advisory Services

Version – March 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR 8.405-6 LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

UNDER THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

FEDERAL SUPPLY PROGRAM

Program/Equipment: Gartner Research and Advisory Services for the Combined Arms Center (CAC)

Authority: Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41U.S.C. 251, et. Seq) and Title 40 U.S.C 501, Services for Executive Agencies, as implemented by FAR 8.405-6.

Amount: $ 546,481.27

Prepared by: DSN:

Contract Specialist Date: 4 May 2017 Email:

Contracting Officer: DSN:

Contracting Officer Date: 4 May 2017 Email:

Technical: DSN:

CAC G6 Plans, Policy, and Governance Date: 4 May 2017 Email:

Requirements: DSN:

CAC G6 Plans, Policy, and Governance Date: 4 May 2017 Email:

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support limiting competition.

Program Manager:

Typed Name:

DSN:

Signature:

Legal Counsel:

Typed Name:

DSN:

Signature:

Digitally signed by

Date: 2017.05.15 06:53:31 -05'00'

Date: 2017.05.15 12:35:42 -05'00'

Program/Equipment: Research & Advisory Services

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FAR 8.405-6 Limited Sources Justification Under the General Services Administration

Federal Supply Schedule Program

1. Contracting Activity: MICC Fort Leavenworth

2. Description of Action: The Combined Arms Center requests a FFP task order, under the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Program with Gartner, Inc., Stamford, CT. The Government will execute this action against FSS contract GS-35F-5014H. Projected award is May 2017 and fiscal year 2017 Operations and Maintenance funds will be used.

An acquisition plan is not required because this procurement does not meet the threshold at Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 207.103(d)(i)(B).”

(Insert approval authority title approved an acquisition plan in accordance with DFARS 207.103(d)(i)(B) on (insert date).

The required acquisition plan in accordance with DFARS 207.103(d)(i)(B) is currently awaiting (insert approval authority title) approval.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Combined Arms Center (CAC) G-6 has a requirement for:

One (1) Gartner for IT Executives – CIO Signature License One (1) Gartner for IT Leaders – Advisor License One (1) Gartner for Enterprise IT Leaders: Infrastructure and Operations License One (1) SAS Internal Advisory Session

These licenses are fully defined in the GSA schedule and therefore are considered a commercial service not requiring an SOW, IAW FAR 8.405-1.

Base Period: 1 Jun 17 to 31 May 18 Value: $153,273.33 Option Period 1: 1 Jun 18 to 31 May 19 Value: $191,808.75 Option Period 2: 1 Jun 19 to 31 May 20 Value: $201,399.19

Total: $546,421.27

4. Authority Cited: Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41U.S.C. 251, et. Seq) and Title 40 U.S.C 501, Services for Executive Agencies, as implemented by FAR 8.405-6 and substantiated by the following:

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A). An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays.

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B). Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(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 applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering

Program/Equipment: Research & Advisory Services

Version – March 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY procedures. The original order or BPA was not previously issued under a sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

FAR 8.405-6(b)(1). Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Currently, when acquiring commercial IT hardware and software, the Army Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (AFARS) 5139 requires the use of CHESS contracts and Department of Defense Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) agreements first, regardless of the dollar value. Market research on the CHESS website revealed a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) ESI with Gartner, Inc. for the required licenses under contract N00104-07-A-ZF30. CHESS and ESI requirements are mandatory. DoD identified a continuous demand for Gartner commercial services, and so awarded a DOD ESA to Gartner, Inc. on 5 Dec 06. Army CIO/G6 and TRADOC G6 have a variety of active Gartner Memberships and recommend use of Gartner services to support CAC’s diverse and evolving mission. TRADOC G-6 has purchased Gartner memberships since FY09 and has found no other organization in commercial or private industry that has the knowledge base and breadth of current, relevant, available products for all facets of the IT industry.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: Not applicable. CHESS requirements are mandatory per AFARS 5139.

7. Market Research: Not applicable. CHESS requirements are mandatory per AFARS 5139.

8. Procurement History:

Contract: W91QF4-14-F-0045 Contractor: Gartner, Inc.

Award Date:

Competitive Status: Sole Source Authority: FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)

Program/Equipment: Research & Advisory Services

Version – March 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

9. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name:

Title:

Signature:

10. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name:

Title:

Signature:

11. Best Value Determination/Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the order represents the best value to the Government in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(v). Additionally, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

This determination will be made using the following:

price analysis conducted with historical purchases by other Government Agencies

IGCE

other: identify the methodology or combination of methodologies that will be used.

Typed Name: Ruth N. Austin Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

12. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Ruth N. Austin Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

Digitally signed by

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Digitally signed by

Date: 2017.05.15 06:54:15 -05'00'

Date: 2017.05.12 15:40:06 -05'00'

AUSTIN.RUTH.NI

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DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, cn=AUSTIN.RUTH.NICOLE Date: 2017.05.12 15:39:53 -05'00'