A19_Limiting Competition_Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition_v.5.8 FE.Redacted.pdf

Redwood RunMyJobs Software and Maintenance Subscription Renewal

Solicitation Number: 041127-26-0037

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Page 5 of 7

The Anticipated Ceiling Price of this procurement has been determined to be fair and reasonable based on historical data and comparison against the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE). Furthermore, the Contracting Officer will seek additional discounts where possible.

8. A DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS, OR THE REASON

MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED.

The Market Research Team conducted Market Research by utilizing historical acquisition information, personal knowledge in procuring supplies and/or services of this type, internet searches, a review of Government and/or Commercial Databases for relevant information, Source Lists for identical or similar items obtained from Government, Professional, and/or Industry sources, and Industry best practices.

The Market Research Team started by comparing historical data and past award analysis. Thus, establishing that DITD and GEO have been procuring RunMyJobs (formerly Cronacle) software maintenance and support since 2008. Initial procurements had a perpetual licensing model and then in 2022, the Vendor switched to a subscription-based model while also renaming this product itself. Cronacle became RunMyJobs.

The Market Research Team reviewed internal and external alternatives that provide similar functionally that might address the stated need. GEO/DITD then reviewed the capabilities of the following production batch processing software:

1. JAMS Enterprise Job Scheduling Software

2. Altair Engineering PBS Professional

3. RunMyJobs

It was determined that JAMS cannot be used for the MAF/TIGER production as it does not integrate with Oracle which is required for the GEO/DITD solution.

RunMyJobs and PBS Professional are batch queuing systems for a large number of jobs to include task manager capabilities. However, PBS Professional does not ensure files and data are complete and accurate by verifying specific conditions such as record counts, timestamps, size and wildcard name pattern matches, prior to starting processes. Additionally, migrating to PBS Professional would result in unacceptable delays and substantial duplication of cost that cannot be recovered through competition, as its software does not interface efficiently with GEO/DITD developed in-house products. Meanwhile, RunMyJobs is already embedded in current processes.

GEO/DITD identified four critical functionalities that RunMyJobs provides that are not available in any of Workload Automation and Job Scheduling Software solutions. See Table in Section 5 of this Document.

Redwood RunMyJobs Software and Maintenance Subscription Renewal

Solicitation Number: 041127-26-0037

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Page 6 of 7

JAMS and PBS Professional did meet the four critical functionalities listed in the Section 5 Table. Therefore, in the case of meeting this requirement to support the MAF/TIGER production, RunMyJobs must continue to be used.

If DITD/GEO selected a new implementation, an Authority to Operate (ATO) process takes upwards of a Year for an approval, while extensive testing will need to be done to address the needs of the missing Critical Functionalities. The loss of productivity associated with a transition to a new software would significantly impact the mission of the Bureau, causing significant, unacceptable delays.

It has been determined that the requirements of this acquisition meet the definition of commercial products. Market Research for this requirement included research of the Commercial Marketplace and the necessary considerations applicable for proper planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of a Contract/Order.

Based on the market research conducted, it has been determined that RunMyJobs is commercially and that Redwood Software International, Inc. ( ) is the only Vendor capable of providing the necessary product as they are the sole Proprietor and sole Distributor of their software and services.

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Not Applicable.

10. A LISTING OF THE SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED IN WRITING AN INTEREST IN THE

ACQUISITION:

None.

11. ACTIONS THAT THE AGENCY WILL TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY FUTURE

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES

OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

The USCB is making a concerted effort to implement solutions that utilize open-source software that can be acquired from and supported by multiple sources. Prior to a subsequent acquisition the USCB will perform additional focused market research including the publication of this Justification along with the Request for Quote pursuant to RFO FAR 6.301 for the required timeframe as stated in RFO FAR Part 5 on the SAM.gov website. In addition, utilizing the results of the market research the USCB will perform a detailed analysis to develop a detailed timeline, Cost Estimate, and Acquisition Strategy or other approaches to remove potential barriers to competition.