Attachment 1 - Brand Name Justification - NETWORK Equipment LCR_Redacted.pdf
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- W911QY25QAP03
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Department of the Army
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This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a brand name procurement of Cisco network equipment under the Army's Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) contract vehicle.
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) has a requirement for lifecycle replacement of various Cisco network switches and firewalls, including 10 Cisco 9300-48UXM switches, 10 Cisco 9300-48P switches, 6 Cisco C9200CX-12P-2X2G switches, and 1 each of the Cisco FPR-2140-NGFW, FPR-1120-NGFW, and FPR-1150-NGFW firewalls. The total estimated value is not provided. The requirement will be awarded on a brand name basis under the ITES-3H contract, which is a mandatory source for the Army. Delivery is required within 30 days of contract award. The justification cites the need for equipment compatibility with the existing DEVCOM-Soldier Center network, which is composed of Cisco products. The requirement will be posted for public comment prior to award.
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Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground -Natick Division (ACC-APG-NCD), 1 General Greene Ave, Natick, MA 01760
2. Description of Action: CISCO Network Equipment
Nature: New Requirement
Contract Vehicle: Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 3 Hardware (ITES-3H) Contracts CHESS RFQ 511405 - ITES-3H - W52P1J-16-D-0016 (Expires 05/22/2025)
Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price
Funds: Other Funds: RDT&E
FY: 2024
Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:
Brand Name Buy: Yes
3. Description of Services or Supplies: The United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) G6 has a requirement for Lifecycle Replacement (LCR) NETWORK equipment in accordance with the following:
1x -Cisco FPR-2140-NGFW firewall w/ FPR2K-NM-8X10G module (no subscriptions needed) 1x - Cisco FPR-1120-NGFW firewall (no subscriptions needed) 1x - Cisco FPR-1150-NGFW firewall (no subscriptions needed) 10x - Cisco 9300-48UXM switches with redundant power supplies and 50CM stacking cables 10x - Cisco 9300-48P switches with redundant power supplies and 50CM stacking cables 6x - Cisco C9200CX-12P-2X2G switches 240x - Cisco Learning Credits
Estimated Delivery: Delivery within 30 days of contract award.
Total Estimated Value:
4. Authority:
FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1) Brand Name
5. Reasons for Authority Cited:
a. CHESS is a mandatory source for the procurement of IT switches if the required specifications can be met. The purchase is vendor agnostic and can be awarded for the lowest priced product that meets the identified specifications.
b. DEVCOM Soldier Center (SC) requires the replacement of their Network Switches and Firewalls in the quantities stated above. The current switches that we have that need to be replaced need are end of life and will not be allowed on the NETWORK once they are no longer supported. Cisco models are required for compatibility with current authorized models provided by NETCOM. Models other than those approved and authorized by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Approved Products List (APL) would not be authorized for use. The DEVCOM-Soldier Center production Defense Research Engineering Network Natick (DREN) Enclave is currently all Cisco network switches.
6. Publicizing Contract Actions: Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3); Action is a brand name restriction, and it will be redacted and posted to the Government-wide Point of Entry at SAM.gov for a minimum of 30 days.
7. Market Research: This is a requirement for IT Hardware for which CHESS is a mandatory source. The purchase will be made utilizing the CHESS ITES-3H contracts, and award will be made to the vendor that submits the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote.
8. Other Facts: None
9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Typed Name:
Date: 13 November 2024 Title: IT Technician/Procurement Manager
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