Forescout J_A Signed.pdf

Justification and Approval for Single Source Awards

USITC - 050 (Rev. 4/2022)

Print Form U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20436 United States Phone: 202-205-3098 www.usitc.gov

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Consolidated J&A for actions Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) (FAR 13.501)

Contracting Office Requiring Office

U.S. International Trade Commission

Office of Procurement

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436

U.S. International Trade Commission

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436

Office of Chief Information Officer

Justification and Approval for: Single Source Brand Name

1. REQUISITION NUMBER: 6100-OCIO-24-0131/240173 ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: $0.00

2. Description of supplies or Services Required to Meet Agency:

Annual maintenance renewal for Forescout Counteract security appliance and software.

3. Justification for Limited Competition:

The Commission currently utilizes Forescout's Counteract for the protection of our internal networks and services. This procurement is to provide for annual software maintenance, software updates, and technical support for these devices and software. The Commission currently has trained staff to manage and maintain these devices and software and the associated security configurations. Acquiring a replacement for this product would incur substantial disruption and cost to the Commission. New network access control / IDP solutions will be looked into in the future. This support is available only through Forescout via Forescout Authorized Resellers.

5. Requiring Officer's Certification:

I certify that the facts and representations in this justification, included herein, meet the Government's need and that the supporting data which forms the basis for this justification is complete and accurate.

Printed Name, Requiring POC

Michael Roetto

Date

May 22, 2024

Signature

6. Contracting Officer Certification: Posted:

I have received this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Printed Name, Contracting Officer

Meaghann Peak

Date

Aug 28, 2024

Signature

Date Aug 28, 2024USITC.GOVPosted: www.sam.gov (>$25,000)

4. Description of Market Research Conducted and Results:

Market research was conducted by searching the Internet, and previous acquisitions for similar services at the Commission. This support is available through any Forescout Authorized Reseller, and can be openly competed among them.

Vendor Name: Forescout

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Shadara Peters 5/2/2018 J:\usitc graphics\seal in blue.jpg Consolidated J&A for actions Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) (FAR 13.501) Contracting Office Requiring Office U.S. International Trade Commission Office of Procurement 500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436 U.S. International Trade Commission

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436 Justification and Approval for:

5. Requiring Officer's Certification:

I certify that the facts and representations in this justification, included herein, meet the Government's need and that the supporting data which forms the basis for this justification is complete and accurate.

6. Contracting Officer Certification: Posted:

I have received this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.