A16_-_SSJ_Memo_1.pdf

Sole Source Memorandum

DATE: May 24, 2022

SUBJECT: Vaadin Multi-Year V7/V8 End-of-Life Extended Support

This acquisition is being executed by Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Office of Administration (OA), Acquisition Management Division (AMD), Acquisition Operations Branch, for requirements developed by BSEE, OA, Technical Services Division (TSD), and Business Systems Branch (BSB). BSB is tasked with operating all IT resources for BOEM and BSEE.

BSEE has a requirement to purchase extended maintenance support for Vaadin version 8 or earlier. The period of performance shall be 9/15/2022 to 9/14/2026 with one (1) base year and three (3) option years.

The estimated dollar value is $15,000 annually for a total of $60,000. This request is co-termed with the Vaadin licensing procurement request.

Vaadin is a web user interface (UI) framework for creating rich internet applications in pure Java language.

Vaadin Pro is a set of five add-on components with the following capabilities:

Vaadin Designer - enhances web UIs.

Vaadin Charts - brings data to life by creating graphics everyone can understand.

Vaadin Spreadsheet - a one-line Java solution to integrate Microsoft applications.

Vaadin TestBench - minimized manual testing and automates development, integration, and acceptance testing.

Vaadin Touchkit – builds cross-platform mobile UIs for Java EE.

BSEE currently uses Vaadin PRO to develop applications in support of Technical Information Management Systems (TIMS). The Vaadin framework is an integral part of the development process and the support of applications already in production. The purchase of the Vaadin extended support for version 8 or earlier is essential for critical security fixes and patches, browser and JVM compatibility fixes, feature updates and bug fixes.

Various Production TIMS Web applications supported by the BSEE Technology Services Division (TSD) such as ePermits, OCS Performance Measures Database, and Lease Sale Modernization utilize the Vaadin 7 framework which is no longer supported without an extended support agreement from the vendor. TSD is unable to support these systems without extended support and will be unable to mitigate security vulnerabilities and other stability issues discovered in Vaadin 7-based systems without significant customization and/or software development (coding/programming).

Extended Maintenance from the vendor for Vaadin version 7 is only available as part of an Enterprise Subscription. The minimum purchase of the Enterprise Subscription is 3 seats. BSEE’s future mitigation plan is for all Vaadin 7-based systems to be replaced or converted to supported versions. Vaadin, Inc is the only provider of Vaadin Enterprise and PRO Software. Therefore, only Vaadin, Inc. has the capability to provide licensing, technical support, and critical updates.

Based on the unique nature of this acquisition, and in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order is recommended to be awarded on a sole source basis to Vaadin Inc., which is the only source reasonably available to provide the required software.

I certify that the supporting data set forth above is accurate and complete, and to the best of my knowledge and believe no other course of action will satisfy the needs of the Government.

Darren Ho, Contracting Officer