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REV 11-2023

BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION (SAM)≤ SAT

LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (GSA)≤ SAT

JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

(ID/IQ TASK ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER)≤ SAT

1. Description of Supplies/Services.

PART # DESCRIPTION QTY

RA-PS-INST-ONST Rubrik Professional Services, Onsite Installation and

Configuration of up to 8 (briks/32 nodes) per site, must be used within 6 months of purchase, prepay

RA-PS-CON-RMOT Rubrik Professional Services, Remote Consulting services per day, must be used within 6 months of purchase, prepay

RS-BT-EE-RSCP-PE-PP Rubrik Security Cloud - Private, Enterprise Edition; per usable BETB; Premium support; prepay

RS-NRD-R7000 Non-Returnable Disk Service for Rubrik R7000 Appliance

RS-HW-SVC-R7K-PE-S3 Support for R7000-3 hardware, prepay; Premium support 1 RHA-7424-01 R7424 Appliance, 4-node, 288TB raw HDD, 30.7TB

NvMe, SFP+ NIC

RCA-F3M-CBL-01 Fiber Optic OM3 LC/LC Cable, 3M, pack of 4 2 RCA-SFP-TSR-01 10G/1G Dual Rate SFP+ Transceiver, pack of 4 2

The requested supplies services represent the minimum requirements of the Government, which have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

2. Regulatory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

SAM

FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) Soliciting from a single source

FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) Particular brand-name item

GSA

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(A) An urgent and compelling need exists

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(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)(i)(1)(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 the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures (the original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures).

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FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item) ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(E) For orders exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, a statute expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F) In accordance with section 1331 of Public Law 111-240 ( 15 U.S.C.

644(r)), contracting officers may, at their discretion, set aside orders for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3). When setting aside orders for small business concerns, the specific small business program eligibility requirements identified in part 19 apply.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(G) For DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, the order satisfies one of the exceptions permitting the use of other than full and open competition listed in 6.302 ( 10 U.S.C.

3406(c)(5)). The public interest exception shall not be used unless Congress is notified in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(7).

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects (Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements” Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

3 | 7 e.) Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

f.) Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

4. Implication of Procuring Another Brand/Manufacturer.

a.) Unacceptable Delays in Fulfilling the Agency’s Requirements.

b.) Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government That Is Not Expected To Be Recovered Through Competition.

NSWC Corona Code PA21 provides IT support for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD) enclave, and one of its primary requirements is to ensure data resilience and the ability to rapidly recover from cyber incidents. The procurement of the Rubrik Security Cloud software is essential to fulfilling this data security and cyber survivability mission effectively. This software is built on a proprietary Zero Trust architecture that has consistently proven to be far more resilient than standard backup and recovery solutions. Its ability to create logically air-gapped, immutable, and access-controlled backups makes it indispensable for PA21’s operations. Rubrik has consistently exceeded expectations in meeting PA21’s requirements for data security, providing advanced threat detection and enabling orchestrated, rapid recovery that would pose significant challenges for other products. Rubrik's unique approach to data security, which includes ransomware anomaly detection, sensitive data discovery, and threat hunting within backups, is central to its unmatched performance in ensuring data integrity.

This ensures the platform meets stringent federal security standards. Renewing our commitment to the Rubrik platform is critical to maintaining PA21’s ability to meet mission requirements, ensuring operational resilience against sophisticated cyber threats, and upholding compliance with DoD and Navy standards. Without this capability, PA21 would face significant challenges in data protection and recovery, jeopardizing its ability to support MDA and Navy operations effectively in a contested cyber environment.

To use a different brand of data distribution software would delay production use by 6 months due to the requirement of having to perform R&D again to resolve any compatibility issues. Due to PA21’s requirement to provide continuous support throughout the year, waiting an additional 6 months would be unacceptable.

4 | 7 c.) Other: If required, discuss any other implication of procuring another brand/manufacturer.

5. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data/documentation, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CUSTOMER:

Edward Maldonado 951-393-4497 3.19.26

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

APPROVALS

I certify that the Customer representations above have been verified, and are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name/sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/SPECIALIST:

The cost to the government of a successful cyberattack on a critical defense program, such as those deployed on AEGIS Destroyers, is substantial, measured not only in the tens or hundreds of millions of dollars from recovery efforts but also in mission-critical program delays and missed acquisition milestones. Legacy data management solutions present a significant vulnerability to these threats. Rubrik's Zero Trust Data Security platform directly mitigates these risks by providing immutable backups that are immune to ransomware, ensuring a clean copy of data is always available for rapid recovery. Instead of a months-long, costly, and manual restoration process, Rubrik enables critical systems to be restored in a fraction of the time. This capability provides the mission assurance necessary to keep high-stakes defense programs on schedule and ensures the warfighters who depend on them can remain operational.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 4.a. and 4.b., NSWCCO has no plans at this ti to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this docum If another potential source emerges, NSWCCO will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible

MALDONADO.EDWAR

D.JOSEPH.1279293580

Digitally signed by

MALDONADO.EDWARD.JOSEPH.1279293580

Date: 2026.03.19 06:59:57 -07'00'

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I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name/sole source is in the best interest of the Government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER: