A16_JOFOC.pdf

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ATTACHMENT 2

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD (See FAR

Part 2) UP TO SAT (See FAR 13.106-1)

Date: 13 August 2025 PR Number: 0044018473

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost): license and support to upgrade from VMWare 7 Standard, that will VMWare 8 Enterprise allow Host and Virtual Machines to be upgraded and encrypted. Estimated cost of

2. Sole Source Justification rationale: (Check one and explain below): See below for explanation

X Only one responsible source.

Urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

Other

Explain: This sole source procurement is requested for the acquisition of a license and support package to upgrade from VMware vSphere 7 Standard to VMware vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus. The upgrade is essential to enable advanced virtualization capabilities, including the ability to upgrade and encrypt both host systems and virtual machines (VMs), which are critical for meeting current cybersecurity and operational requirements.

Justification for Sole Source:

Proprietary Software and Support: VMware is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole provider of licenses and support for its proprietary virtualization platform. Only VMware or its authorized resellers can provide valid license keys, updates, and technical support for VMware vSphere products.

Compatibility and Continuity: The existing infrastructure is built on VMware vSphere 7 Standard.

Upgrading to vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus ensures seamless integration and continuity of operations without the need for costly and disruptive re-architecture or migration to a different platform.

Enhanced Security Features: vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus introduces advanced security features, including VM and host-level encryption, secure boot, and TPM 2.0 support. These features are essential for compliance with federal cybersecurity mandates and internal data protection policies.

DIANE JACKSON JACKSON

Digitally signed by DIANE

Operational Efficiency: The upgrade enables enhanced resource management, automation, and scalability features that are not available in the Standard edition. These capabilities are necessary to support the growing demands of mission-critical applications and services.

Vendor Lock-In and Interoperability: Due to the proprietary nature of VMware’s hypervisor and management tools, no other vendor can provide a compatible or interoperable solution that meets the technical and functional requirements of this upgrade.

Conclusion: Based on the proprietary nature of the VMware platform, the need for continuity and compatibility with existing systems, and the critical security and operational enhancements provided by the Enterprise Plus edition, this procurement qualifies as a sole source acquisition.

3. Market Research. Market Research has been done for the above Application license and support.

ATTACHMENT 2

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $3,000 ($2,000/$2500 for Construction/Services AND UP

TO $250,000

(See FAR 13.106-1)

PR Number:

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

(Signature) (Date) 09/11/2025

Type or Print Name: IT Specialist Supervisor COR

Title:

Contracting Officer

Type or Print Name: Melvin Gartrell

Contracting Officer

Over $50,000:(if applicable)

(Signature) (Date)

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer