Quantum_LSJ.docx

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

FY19 FAS Quantum Maintenance and Support Renewal

I. Identification Of The Agency And The Contracting Activity And Specific Identification Of The Document As A Limited Source Justification.

Agency: General Services Administration Office of Chief Information Officer 1800 F Street, NW Washington DC 20405

Contracting Activity: General Services Administration Office of Internal Acquisition (OIA) 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20405

Document Type: Limited Source Justification - “Brand Name”

II. Nature And/Or Description Of The Action Being Approved.

This Acquisition is issued Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and FAR 6.302-1(c) - Brand Name or Equal Justification. Approval is sought herein to limited source to the purchase of a specific brand name "Quantum" application behalf of the GSA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) needs to implement Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Quantum maintenance and support annual renewal. Support for the FAS applications are housed on servers, data stores, and a number of other hardware components. Premier level support for systems is required to maintain system operational status, program customer agreements, and system integrity. Hardware support is required for the maintenance of system availability on the hardware listed.

III. Description Of The Supplies And Or Services Required To Meet The Agency’s Needs.

This procurement is a brand name specific Support for the FAS Quantum hardware systems annual maintenance and support renewal. The Enterprise Server, Storage, and Identity Management Division (IDIST) of the Chief Information Office requires hardware support and maintenance for the FAS Quantum Systems. Quantum Support for the FAS Systems provides rapid-response to hardware services, complete system coverage, and product updates.

Contemplated Contract Type: A Firm Fixed Price call order U.S. General Services Administration GSA IT Enterprise Server, Storage, Identity Management Division

FY19 FAS Quantum Maintenance and Support Renewal - LSJ

SDY85-RSLG-CG11 (7-10796-242)

CX1239BVP00166

SDY85-RCDG-CG11 (7-10796-252)

SDY85-RDSD-NR10 (7-00797-12)

SDY85-RSLG-CG11 (7-10796-242)

CX1239BVP00167

SDY85-RCDG-CG11 (7-10796-252)

SDY85-RDSD-NR10 (7-00797-12)

SDY85-RSLG-CG11 (7-10796-242)

CX1239BVP00171

SDY85-RDSE-NR10 (7-00797-11)

The total estimated value of the procurement is $99,832.62. Period of performance: Date of Award - 09/30/2019

IV. Authority And Supporting Rationale And Demonstration Of The Contractor's Unique Qualifications To Provide The Required Supply Or Service.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The rationale for this justification is based on FAR 6.302-1 which pertains to limiting sources for items peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer. Brand name specifications shall not be used unless the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs. These FAS Quantum systems provide support for all of the FAS business lines. The numerous applications for FAS are housed on servers, data stores, and a number of other hardware components. Quantum support for systems has been used for the last four years and is required to maintain system operational status, Program customer agreements, and system integrity. Hardware support is required for the maintenance of system availability on the hardware listed. Quantum support for systems is required to maintain system operational status, Program customer agreements, and system integrity. Hardware support is required for the maintenance of system availability on the hardware listed. The specific products required are available open market schedule contract through numerous authorized resellers.

V. A Determination By The Ordering Activity Contracting Officer That The Anticipated Cost To the Government Will Be Fair and Reasonable.

The Contracting Officer will compare the contractor's pricing against competitor quotes and their commercial list price and competitive prices received through historical data.

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) will be the best value methodology used for this effort. The Program Office (COR) will perform a technical review of the part numbers, descriptions, quantities, etc. offered verifying it matches what’s listed in the RFQ. Quotes are evaluated for acceptability but not ranked using the non-cost/price factors. The Government intends to award a single BPA Call Order as a Firm fixed-Price with the schedule contractor that can provide the products/services on the basis of: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) resulting from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price.

VI. A Description Of The Market Research Conducted Among Schedule Holders, And The Results Of The Research, Or A Statement Why Market Research Was Not Conducted.

A review of GSA Advantage online catalog and NASA SWEP revealed that these specific items are available only through open market. The current requirement will be competed in accordance with the terms and conditions of FAR 6.302-1 to ensure maximum competition is achieved.

VII. Any Other Facts Supporting The Limited Source Justification.

None

VIII. A Statement Of The Actions, If Any, The Agency May Take To Remove Or Overcome Any Barriers That Led To The Restricted Consideration Before Any Subsequent Acquisition For The Supplies Or Services Is Made.

In instances where brand name products/services are required to fulfil the Government’s needs, competition will be solicited to the maximum extent practicable.

IX. Technical And Requirements Certification The facts presented in this justification are certified as accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

e-Signed by Denelle Agosto on 2018-11-02 Signature

X. CONTRACT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the information contained in this Limited Source Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and in the best interest of the government.

11/2/2018 Signature

X. Contracting Officer’s Certification I hereby certify that the information contained in this Limited Source Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and in the best interest of the government.

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