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This Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document details a contract for the 99th Communications Squadron (99 CS) to purchase VMware Cloud Foundation 5 Software Stacks and Dell PowerEdge R760 vSAN-RN servers. The procurement involves specific VMware licenses for virtual infrastructure, with Dell PowerEdge R760 vSAN-RN servers as the only compatible hardware solution. The total estimated contract cost is redacted, and the purchase request number is F3G3FA5182AC02, issued by the 99th Contracting Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nevada.

The justification emphasizes the unique requirements that limit competitive bidding, including the need for VMware Cloud Foundation 5 compatibility, security compliance, and operational reliability. The solicitation was initially attempted through eBuy and GSA.gov, resulting in minimal competition (three quotes received, with only one quote from a GSA schedule). The contracting officer determined that only a single source is reasonably available, with a commitment to continue searching for alternative IT hardware in future procurements. The document was signed in April 2021, with plans to coordinate ongoing efforts to identify potential alternative solutions.

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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

April 2021 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 2 of 2

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

To ensure the Government is taking measures to overcoming the brand name limitation of this requirement, 99 CONS will continue to coordinate with the 99 CS to search for alternative IT hardware that will meet the needs of 99 CS.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

AGATHA KEITH MORRISON, CIV, DAF

Signature of Contracting Officer

MORRISON.AGATHA.KEITH.

1381025051

Digitally signed by

MORRISON.AGATHA.KEITH.1381025051

Date: 2025.09.03 07:56:53 -07'00'

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