Att_2-Sole_Source_Determination_Not_Exceeding_SAT-Signed.pdf

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

Date: 1/2/2025 PR Number: 20149782

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

This requirement is for continued support required at the Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC) in Riverside, CA for Ciena fiber optic service. Technical integrity and reliability is critical in maintaining the voice and data circuits vital to the AMOC mission. The AMOC is currently using both a Ciena 6500 and 5170 fiber optic transport rings and equipment to accomplish this mission essential circuit connectivity. Without this transportation of data and voice the AMOC cannot complete mission requirements therefore, a four-hour response by the vendor providing the maintenance is required. Items being procured as follows:

a. GLOBAL 6500 SMARTSUPPORT-7 x 24 x 365 Remote Technical Support:

b. GLOBAL 6500 STANDARD HARDWARE REPAIR 30-DAY- The Service is provided, at no additional charge during the agreed warranty period, as part of the initial purchase of Ciena hardware and in accordance with the warranty terms set forth in the Agreement.

c. GLOBAL 6500 4 HOUR MANAGED SPARES- On a 7x24x365 basis, in the event of hardware failure after the Ciena product covered by this Service (the “Covered Product”) is placed in service by Buyer, a replacement will arrive at Buyer’s site within four hours after the Equipment Return (ER) number is issued and Ciena determines that a replacement is required.

d. GLOBAL 6500 4 HOUR ENGINEER DISPATCH- On a 7 x 24 x 365 basis, in the event of hardware failure, an appropriately trained technician shall be dispatched to the AMOC as required.

e. GLOBAL 5170 SMARTSUPPORT- 7 x 24 x 365 Remote Technical Support

f. GLOBAL 5170 STANDARD HARDWARE REPAIR 30-DAY- The Service is provided, at no additional charge during the agreed warranty period, as part of the initial purchase of Ciena hardware and in accordance with the warranty terms set forth in the Agreement. Upon expiration of the agreed warranty period, an annual extension of the hardware repair Service may be purchased for an agreed price.

g. GLOBAL 5170 4 HOUR MANAGED SPARES- On a 7x24x365 basis, in the event of hardware failure after the Ciena product covered by this Service (the “Covered Product”) is placed in service by Buyer, a replacement will arrive at Buyer’s site within four hours after the Equipment Return (ER) number is issued and Ciena determines that a replacement is required.

h. GLOBAL 5170 4 HOUR ENGINEER DISPATCH- On a 7 x 24 x 365 basis, in the event of hardware failure, an appropriately trained technician shall be dispatched to the AMOC as required.

Estimated value $62,000.00

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

2. Sole Source Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

_________ Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_____X____ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

Ciena Fiber Optic Support is required for AMOC to remain consistent with current connectivity systems being used in AMOC.

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

_____X___ Market Research.

_____X____ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other. Explain:

As communicated via betaSAM.gov posting dated 1/ /2025, while CBP recognizes the Ciena-reseller community, it is imperative at this time that this effort be supported by the contractor that possesses institutional knowledge of the current support being provided to the AMOC. Therefore, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with Carahsoft Technology Corporation.

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination, is accurate and complete.

Technical Representative/COR Date

5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

1/16/2025 JAMES J LEON Digitally signed by JAMES J LEON

Date: 2025.01.16 09:34:36 -08'00'

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Contracting Officer Date

SHANTE O

MELTON

Digitally signed by SHANTE O MELTON Date: 2025.01.28 11:31:59 -05'00'