A02 JA Informatica RulePoint - Redacted.pdf

Control No: JA-20-E-318 Contractor: TBD

Program/Equipment: Informatica RulePoint Software Support renewal

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR SUBPART 13.5 SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL

ITEMS – BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Program/Equipment: Informatica RulePoint Software Support renewal in support of Associate Director, Intelligence Electronic Warfare & Sensors (IEW&S) Distributed Common Ground Systems - Army Increment1 Release2 (DCGS-A Inc1 Rel2)

Authority: Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C.

1901(a)(2) as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.501(a)(2)(i) and 6.302-1(c) – Brand Name

Amount: The total estimated price for the base with four (4) option years is

Prepared by:

Software Engineering Center (SEC

Date:

01 JUL 2020

Contracting Officer:

Procuring Contracting Officer

08 JUL 2020

Technical:

Team Lead, Sustainment

Requirements POC:

Software Licensing Team Lead

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Program Manager:

DCGS-A

Inc 1 Rel 2

RulePoint Software Development Kit (SDK) 10 each

DCGS-A

Inc 1 Rel 2

RulePoint Seats (unlimited) 1 each

Base Year

Subtotal

Inc 1 Rel 2 RulePoint Add ‘l Cores 4,000 each

DCGS-A

Inc 1 Rel 2

RulePoint Base (2 CPU dual core) 1,000 each

DCGS-A

Inc 1 rev 2

RulePoint Software Development Kit (SDK) 10 each

DCGS-A

Inc 1 rev 2

Opt YR 1

DCGS-A

Inc 1 Rel 2

RulePoint Base (2 CPU dual core) 1,000 each

DCGS-A

Inc 1 rev 2

RulePoint Software Development Kit (SDK) 10 each

DCGS-A

Inc 1 rev 2

RulePoint Seats (unlimited) 1 each

Opt YR 2 Subtotal

DCGS-A

Inc 1 Rel 2 RulePoint Add ‘l Cores 4,000 each

DCGS-A

Inc 1 Rel 2

RulePoint Base (2 CPU dual core) 1,000 each

DCGS-A

Inc 1 rev 2

RulePoint Software Development Kit (SDK) 10 each

DCGS-A

Inc 1 rev 2

Opt YR 3

DCGS-A

Inc 1 Rel 2

RulePoint Base (2 CPU dual core) 1,000 each

DCGS-A

Inc 1 rev 2

RulePoint Software Development Kit (SDK) 10 each

DCGS-A

Inc 1 rev 2

RulePoint Seats

Opt YR 4 Subtotal

Total

Total estimated cost to change software and reengineer the program baseline of an integrated software system.

The estimate is based on a parametric estimating tool with multiple factors related to substituting different COTS software products for an existing COTS software product that has already been integrated and fielded in program. The reengineering factors, include but are not limited to, how the software is used within the baseline; how the software is distributed throughout the program; where the software is in the configuration of the integrated systems program; how many times the replacement upgrade needs to uploaded; where the upgrades need to be installed; the number of times the software has to be loaded in existing fielded equipment and or locations; and the level of effort required to validate the software is a viable substitution that meets all minimum program requirements. The configuration management requirements and the security features are required to maintain the ATO in accordance with US Army Cyber Security standards and policy. The cost is determined by the engineer's knowledge of the program configuration management; the relationship of the software to the kernal, the core of the operating system; the ATO certification requirements; the historical data related to the original software applications integration decision or the last refreshment of the baseline;

and other factors. The ATO certification is required to ensure the network remains secure and is compliant with the current DOD Cybersecurity policy, which require maintaining access to the latest software application patches, upgrades, and any required security related updates. The current software has already been tested, certified and determined to be in full compliance of latest DOD IT Cybersecurity policy.

(b) Alternatives: The DCGS-A platform uses Informatica’s RulePoint COTS product line which has been determined to be outdates older software technology. The system is undergoing Project Manager (PM) DCGS-A Inc1 Rel2 directed changes to replace the DCGS-A platform. The PM's engineering team has completed the first year of a two year study and testing on a reengineering process to ensure the Cross Domain Server Suite (CDSS) meets the National Security Agency (NSA) "Raise-the-bar" requirements.

Until the study and reengineering effort have completed the rigid requirements, the DCGS-A program manager cannot make a determination of the lifecycle or the removal of the current software from the CDSS system. After the expected approval of the reengineered CDSS by the Executive Configuration Change Board later this calendar year, the Government will revise the plan and determine the replacement for the Informatica's RulePoint product line.

SEC CALM will be maintaining this software in sustainment until the PM obtains approval to remove it from the field. Looking to find alternate COTS products now is counter-productive to the current program plan that the PM is reviewing for the upgrade or replacement. It would also impact current resources away from the high operational tempo the PM is experiencing with high security relevant concerns.

Currently there are no other COTS software products that meet the Army’s minimum requirements and functions listed in Paragraph 3 above.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

a.) The Contracting Officer shall publish the notices required by FAR 5.201 and any bids or proposals received will be considered. Market research was performed by the Software Engineering Center, Centralized Acquisition and License Management Team (CALM), the details of which are provided in Paragraph 8. Searches were performed on the Army Computer Hardware Enterprise Software Solutions (CHESS# 316255 posted on 3/11/2020), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) request #145106 posted on 3/11/2020 Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement (SEWP), and General Services Administration Advantage (GSA) # 1418627 posted on 3/11/2020) websites.

b.) Subcontracting Competition: Informatica is the original developer and software publisher. Informatica quotes to the DoD through two authorized resellers, listed below in Section 8. Informatica does not subcontract out any portion of the software support.

Informatica has made a business decision to perform the work in house to protect their copyright.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Market research will be conducted annually on the current baseline to determine if changes occurred in the market place that would enable greater competition.

Request for Quotes (RFQ) solicitations are advertised on the General Services Administration (GSA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement (SEWP) websites to find small business who are capable of satisfying this requirement or alternate COTS software as a replacement.

Competition and Market Research will be accomplished when the DCGS-A platform using this software is re-baselined.

Acquisition Data Availability: The Government only possesses the commercially available technical data customarily provided with this COTS product. The commercial purchase description does not provide enough technical information to allow other vendors to create the functionality of this product.

8. Market Research: Market research was performed by the SEC CALM team during the month of March 2020 with the intent to increase competition by finding alternative products, by increasing the number of authorized distributors, by increasing participation by small business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Woman Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone small businesses to acquire Informatica RulePoint software support. SEC CALM reviewed GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts, Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), multi-agency contracts, including blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) under Federal Supply

Schedule contracts, for potential sources or alternates COTS products. A search for Informatica RulePoint COTS products on the Army Computer Hardware Enterprise Software Solutions (CHESS) (RFI316255) rendered no responses which resulted in a CHESS Statement of Non-Availability (SoNA), Number 216759686 dated 06/02/2020.

Additional market research was performed by SEC CALM during the month of March 2020. Requests for Information (RFI) were submitted to the General Services Administration (GSA) Advantage (RFQ1418627) and zero (0) vendors responded. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement (SEWP) (RFI145106) received responses from nine (9) vendors.

Therefore this is a Brand Name acquisition that will be competed among the nine (9) vendors listed in paragraph 9 of this document

Contractor Name Contract Number, Cage Code, and

DUNS#

Business Category

4-Star Technologies, Inc.

Ally Bailey 757 222 1827

NNG15SD06B

Cage Code: 4ERC5

DUNS: 610109675

Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, and HUBZone Certified Interested Party

AccessAgility Zaib Kaleen 703 870 3979 X 140

NNG15SC23B

Cage Code: 50TZ9

DUNS: 809979805

Small Business Interested Party

Architecture Solutions, LLC 703-495-2307 Malik Jones

NNG15SD94B

Cage Code: 7KEA6

DUNS: 080130087

Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Veteran- Owned Small Business, Service- Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Interested Party

Carahsoft, Inc. NNG15SC03B Cage Code: 1P3C5

DUNS: 088365767

Authorized Reseller Other than Small Business

DLT Solutions NNG15SC07B Cage Code: 0S0H9

DUNS: 786468199

Authorized Reseller Other than Small Business

ETSI

Ray Ahmed 540 253 2573

NNG15SD76B

Cage Code: 62PR1

DUNS: 005050346

Small Business Interested Party

New Tech Solutions Jacob Hirshberger 510 353 4070

NNG15SC82B

Cage Code: 1QN24

DUNS: 020149303

Small Minority Owned Business Interested Party te

SIRC

Christy Wong 202 536 2800

NNG15SD74B

Cage Code: 1PQ53

DUNS: 938265865

Small Business, HUBZone Certified Interested Party

TechAnax Bill Lytle 703 582 3932

NNG15SD24B

Cage Code: 6SM10

DUNS: 078573154

Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Interested Party

In accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 205.205-71, DFARS 206.302-1(d), and DFARS Procedures, Guidance and Information (PGI) 206.302-1(d), sources sought was posted on the beta.SAM website on 16 June 2020 with a respond date of 22 June 2020. No responses were received through 31 July 2020.

Market Research has validated that there are two authorized resellers that Informatica states can sell their COTS RulePoint software support product line to the DoD, (Carahsoft, Inc. and DLT Solutions). The other seven vendors listed above are acquiring the Informatica RulePoint software support through DLT Solutions, authorized reseller.

Therefore this is a Brand Name acquisition that will be competed among the nine (9) vendors listed in paragraph 9 of this document

9. Interested Sources: The Government Point of Entry (GPE) notice required by FAR 5.201 will be published on the federal business opportunities page via a combined synopsis/solicitation. To date, no other sources have written to express interest in the acquisition beyond the vendors listed in paragraph 8.

Market Research has validated that there are two authorized resellers that Informatica states can sell their COTS RulePoint software support product line to the DoD, (Carahsoft and DLT).

The contracting officer has validated that the other seven vendors listed below are purchasing through DLT Solutions for sale to the Army. Therefore the contracting center will consider all the vendors to be providing Informatica RulePoint software products to the Army.

4-Star Technologies, Inc. – The company stated that it will meet the requirement by purchasing Informatica software from an authorized reseller, DLT.

ESTI – The company stated that it will meet the requirement by purchasing Informatica software from an authorized reseller, DLT.

SIRC – It is expected that the company will meet the requirement by purchasing Informatica software from an authorized reseller, DLT.

Architectual Solutions – The company sta that it will meet the requirement by purchasing Informatica software from an authorized reseller, DLT.

AccessAgility – The company stated that it will meet the requirement by purchasing Informatica software from an authorized reseller, DLT.

TechAnax Bill Lylte – – The company stated that it will meet the requirement by purchasing Informatica software from an authorized reseller, DLT. The Company stated they had a long relationship with Informatica and DLT.

All proposals received will be evaluated based on price and the ability to provide the correct COTS Informatica RulePoint software support.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History:

Contract Number Contractor Award Date / Period of Performance

Extent Competed / Authority

W56JSR-16-P-

Carahsoft Technology Corporation

27 June 2016

01 June 2016 thru 30 May 2020

Simplified Acquisition Brand name 13.501(a)(2)(i) and 6.302- 1(c)

W15P7T-13-C- E086

Carahsoft Technology Corporation

14 August 2013

01 June 2013 thru 30 May 2016

Simplified Acquisition Brand name 13.501(a)(2)(i) and 6.302- 1(c)

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

13. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination will be made using the following: IGE and price analysis.

As a part of this basis, certified cost or pricing data is not required because the requirements being acquired are considered commercial.

14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of a Firm-Fixed- Price purchase order for one year base period and four (4) twelve (12) month options for Informatica RulePoint Software Support renewal in support of Distributed Common Ground Systems - Army Increment1 Release2 (DCGS-A Inc1 Rel 2) for an estimated amount of on a basis pursuant to the authority of the Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901(a)(2) as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.501(a)(2)(i) and FAR Subpart 6.302-1(c) – Brand Name, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA) will be used for the Base Year. The target date of award is 28 August 2020.