J&A_Microsoft_Retail_Management_System.pdf

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (OCIO)

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FAR PART 13.106-1(b)

1. Identification of the Agency and the Contracting Activity.

This requirement is in support of General Services Administration (GSA). GSA Office of Acquisition IT Service, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405.

The contracting activity is OAS/Office of Internal Acquisition (OIA), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

The General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Acquisition IT Service requires Microsoft Retail Management System (RMS) software maintenance for September 12, 2018 through September 11, 2019.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

Description of Service:

Item Part Number Description Quantity

001 EQ20339 Annual Software Maintenance RMS Version 2.0 EQ20339, Serial #5996180 for 36 licenses.

Period of Performance 09/12/2018 - 09/11/2019

1 yr

002 EQ29327 Annual Software Maintenance RMS Version 2.0 EQ29327, Serial #6577752for 80 licenses.

Period of Performance 09/12/2018 - 09/11/2019.

1 yr

Estimated value: $17,094.40

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order

Period of Performance: September 12, 2018 to September 11, 2019

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

The authority under which this J&A is made is pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b).

GSA has determined through market research that the procurement requires brand name specific products in order to satisfy the Agency’s need. Microsoft Retail Management System Software Maintenance has been identified as a brand name product that will satisfy the requirements of the Agency as outlined above.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

GSA purchased Microsoft RMS 5 years ago from a Microsoft reseller (nChannel, who is no longer a reseller) as part of the GECO contract for development, testing, deployment of the GECO2 application. Subsequent annual software maintenance has been awarded to vendor Systems Technology Group, Inc.

(STG).

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies.

Since the procurement will be less than $25,000, in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6):

When an acquisition contains brand name specifications, the contracting officer shall include with the solicitation the justification or documentation required by 6.302-1(c), 13.106-1(b), or 13.501, redacted as necessary (see 6.305).

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer anticipates that the cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable in comparison with the IGCE and procurement history.

8. A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

The Contracting Officer anticipates that the cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable in comparison with the IGCE and quote received from incumbent Systems Technology Group, Inc. “STG” (DUNS 96-124-7053).

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

Not applicable.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Systems Technology Group, Inc. “STG” (DUNS 96-124-7053)

ZDAAS (DUNS 032813749)

1107 North Point Rd #228 Dundalk, MD 21222 Samina Amjad 443-478-8713

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

None.

CERTIFICATION

Program/Technical Official Certification:

I hereby certify and accept the responsibility that any and all supporting data provided above or used to justify the above requested for a sole source procurement (e.g., verifying the Government’s minimum needs, schedule requirements, and/or other rationale for other than full and open competition) is accurate and complete to the best of my personal knowledge and belief.

Vickie Szewczyk, Contracting Officer Representative Date

Contracting Officer’s Certification:

I hereby certify that the information contained in this Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Date

VICKIE

SZEWCZYK

Digitally signed by VICKIE

SZEWCZYK

Date: 2018.08.07 12:14:02 -04'00'

- Contracting Officer 8/8/2018