A02 Redacted JEFO Firepower VPN Bundle.pdf

CUI

Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4

1 FEB 2023

Control Number: JA-24-10-1453

Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity Under FAR 16.505(b)(2)

1. Contracting Activity: United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA). The requiring activity is the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, (WRAIR)

2. Description of Action: This is a new requirement for Firm Fixed Price brand name software license and maintenance using FY 23/24 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) funds.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Information Management Division (IMD) requires Cisco Firepower specialized hardware and software to monitor network traffic at the OCONUS labs. This is a new requirement for brand name hardware and software bundle. This equipment will be located at WRAIR. The resultant award will be a Firm Fixed Price contract for a Base Year period plus Four (4) Option Years for a total of 5 years.

Base Period: 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Value: $91,879.55 Option Period 1: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 Value: $32,876.57 Option Period 2: 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 Value: $34,027.25 Option Period 3: 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027 Value: $35,218.20 Option Period 4: 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2028 Value: $36,450.84 FAR 52.217-8: 6 Mon. Ext Value: $18,863.31

Total: $249,352.17

4. Authority Cited:

10 U.S.C. 2304c(b)(1) as implemented by FAR 16.505(a)(4) – Restricting consideration to an item particular to one manufacturer (e.g., a particular brand-name, product, or a feature of a product that is peculiar to one manufacturer).

Controlled by: Defense Health Agency (DHA) Controlled by: USAMRAA CUI Category(ies): Source Selection Limited Dissemination Control: FED ONLY POC: Jennifer E. Hayden 301-619-1363

2 FEB 2023

NNAM.STEPHEN.O.127200 Digitally signed by

NNAM.STEPHEN.O.1272009682

Date: 2023.11.28 10:36:03 -05'00'

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The Cisco Firepower hardware and software bundle is specifically designed to work with current network equipment and overall network security infrastructure. Without this network monitoring bundle we cannot provide network support and data integration to external sites.

Market research shows multiple vendors available through CHESS

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Market research revealed that sufficient competition exists for these products.

Effective competition. CHESS provides several small business vendors that provide the required brand name software products.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: No action was taken following market research to increase competition as sufficient competition exists in the market.

8. Market Research: Market research was conducted April through May 2023 in an effort to collect quotes from qualified vendors of a brand name software product. This research revealed multiple vendors in CHESS who provide the same required brand name product.

On 11 October 2023, a CHESS RFI was submitted by the Contracting Office with a due date of 21 October 2023. Only one capability statement was received from CHESS vendors. It was evaluated by Contracting Officer Representative on 16 November 2023 and vendor will found acceptable under the condition that vendor can include the hardware warranty as indicated on the MEC

9. Other Facts: In conclusion, CHESS provides a sufficient number of businesses who are authorized to provide these specified products to the government.

10. 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.

Signature: D

Typed Name: Stephen O. Nnam Title: Network Engineer (IMD)

11. 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.

NNAM.STEPHEN.O.12720096 Digitally signed by

NNAM.STEPHEN.O.1272009682

Signature: Date: 2023.11.28 10:42:22 -05'00' Date: 11/28/2023

3 FEB 2023

HAYDEN.JENNIFER. Digitally signed by

HAYDEN.JENNIFER.ELAINE.1291393

ELAINE.1291393477 477

Date: 2023.11.30 07:37:44 -05'00'

Typed Name: Stephen O. Nnam Title: Network Engineer (IMD)

12. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Digitally signed by

HAYDEN.JENNIFER.ELAINE.1291393477 HAYDEN.JENNIFER.ELAINE.1291393477

Signature: Date: 2023.11.30 07:37:02 -05'00' Date:

Typed Name: Jennifer E. Hayden Title:_Contracting Officer

13. Contracting Officer Certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: Date:

Typed Name: Jennifer E. Hayden Title:_Contracting Officer

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