Aruba Dell Brand Name JA Redacted_Redacted.pdf

References: FAR 13.106-1

SOFARS & DCG Part 13

MARSOC G4 Contracting Branch DnF Form – SAP Single Source v 13May2019

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Marine Forces Special Operations Command

PSC Box 20116, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0116

DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS

DETERMINATION FOR SOLICITING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

Subj:

FINDINGS

Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina has submitted a requirement for the following items:

There below Primary End items for both the Dell Equipment and Aruba Equipment requirement are listed below. The End Items have numerous associated “parts” to the End Item that are required but are not listed below (see Quotes).

The following is a list of the Primary End Items:

Dell:

Dell Server Part Number: 210-BHVH Dell XC760 Core Base

Quantity : 3

Dell Server Software:

Part Name: NUTANIX SW-NCI-E-PROFP Subscription, Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)

Quantity: 25

Note: Pro Software License for Edge sites &

Federal/Stateside Production Software Support Service for 1 VM

Aruba:

Aruba Controller Gateway Part Number: R1B25A ARUBA 9004 US TAA BRANCH GATEWAY

Quantity: 2

Aruba Controller Gateway Service: 3 Year Service: Part number HG7Q3E ARUBA 3Y FC NBD EXCH 9004 GTWY TAA SVC PL-V3

Quantity: 2

Aruba Controller Power Cords: JW124A HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE: PC-AC-NA (NA) AC Power Cord

Quantity: 2

Aruba Console Cable: JY728A AP-CBL-SERU Console Adapter Cable

Quantity: 2

Aruba ROUTERS: R3V39A ARUBA AP-503H US TAA UNIFIED AP PL-VL

Quantity: 72

The required items will be brand name sourced from the multiple companies outlined within the CLIN descriptions above.

1. The required services/supply (item/equipment) must be brand name specific MARSOC’s critical operational needs, this procurement requires brand name specificity for Dell servers/software and Aruba networking equipment as they are the sole source capable of seamless integration with our existing infrastructure. MARSOC currently utilizes a Dell server environment ([Enterprise “XC” series running Enterprise 2022 OS and an Aruba network consisting of both 300 & 500 Series models currently in use, managed by Enterprise Aruba Controllers. The new equipment must be fully compatible – in form, fit, and function – ensuring uninterrupted operation and a unified management plane, specifically integrating via IPSEC protocols to maintain secure and reliable communication for both deployed and garrison elements. Any deviation from these brands risks incompatibility and disruption to critical MARSOC functions.

DETERMINATION

References: FAR 13.106-1

SOFARS & DCG Part 13

MARSOC G4 Contracting Branch DnF Form – SAP Single Source v 13May2019

Based on the foregoing, it is hereby determined that the subject requirement involves services/supplies that must be sourced through the identified single responsible Contractor and is within the concept set forth by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Therefore, award and execution of the contract is appropriate.

Date:_________________ ______________________________________

REQUIRING ACTIVITY REPRESENTATIVE

Date:_________________ ______________________________________

CONTRACTING OFFICER (< SAT, $250K)