4.01b Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: N3029A21RC053FS

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One:

☒ Service:

Contractor: Cox Business

Contractor Address: 1341 Crossways Boulevard

Chesapeake, VA 23320

Contractor POC: Dan Eagle

Phone #: 757-222-6589

Email: dan.eagle@cox.com

Cage Code/DUNS:

☐ Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name:

Manufacturer:

Manufacturer POC:

Manufacturer Phone #:

Manufacturer Address:

Dealer/Rep:

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

Email:

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) requires 1000/1000Mbps Cox Optical Internet.

Upgrading the existing 10Mg, addition of a new circuit and 30 IP Block

Estimated Cost: Base and 3 option years (includes the -8 pricing) - $239,524.00

Required Delivery Date: 01 June 2021

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

Cox Optical Internet is required for direct support of Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command forensic analysts to conduct investigations via internet external to the existing NCDOC networks. Without having any access to the internet via Cox, we will lose almost all ability to conduct open source research as well as a number of other training activities. Compared to other providers in the immediate area, Cox is the only provider available to continue support to existing infrastructure and internet speed requirements.

mailto:dan.eagle@cox.com

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

The existing internet connections have been in place since May 2015 under contract N00189-15-P-0533. Utilizing a different contract may require all new connections, cabling, and resources and a potential redundancy of cost already associated with Cox internet. There would be additional professional services needed to install new equipment, which would create a delay in service in order to acquire additional support contracts. Transitioning to another service would also cause a work stoppage on vital mission related activities.

Document number: N3029A21RC053FS

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

BILBREY.TIMOTHY.L.10 Digitally signed by

BILBREY.TIMOTHY.L.1091423070

91423070 Date: 2021.05.11 08:29:36 -04'00'

Signature Date

Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command

Dept Head N4/N8, COR

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department