ATTACHMENT 4 - JA Redacted.pdf

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

CONTRACTING SERVICES OFFICE - PHILADELPHIA

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19111-5092

CUI | Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104

CUI

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

Requiring Activity:

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Information Operations (J6)

Contingency IT Operations, J64AF 25600 S Chrisman Rd

Tracy, CA 95304

Contracting Activity:

DLA Contracting Services Office Philadelphia Site 700 Robbins Ave Philadelphia, PA 19111 Contracting Officer: Bethany Ferrell Email: Bethany.Ferrell@dla.mil Phone: (215) 737-0883

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED:

This justification authorizes the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of brand-name specific “CradlePoint” R1900 FIPS Router for the DLA J64AH Contingency IT Operations (CITOPS) which meets the cybersecurity Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) framework set by the National Institute of Standards and Practices (NIST). The solicitation for this brand-name requirement will be issued via Open Market procedures as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation-Request for Quotation (RFQ) posted to the Contract Opportunities Website (sam.gov) system. An award of a firm-fixed price contract is contemplated.

3. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY’S NEEDS, INCLUDING AN ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE:

Controlled by: DLA DCSO Philadelphia CUI Category: General Procurement and Acquisition / Source Selection Information see FAR 2.101 & 3.104 Distribution/Dissemination Controls: FED ONLY POC: Bethany.Ferrell@dla.mil / 215-737-0883

CUI | Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.102 & 3.104

DLA J64AF CITOPS has a requirement to purchase Cradlepoint R1900 FIPS Routers with constituent components (eg; power supplies, power cords, antennas, cables, and tri-pod stands) to solidify alternative baseline communication requirements in utilizing CITOPS equipment capabilities globally, while meeting security and safety standards established for federal information systems. List of materials outlined below with specific part numbers to fulfill this procurement with delivery location, per the BoM below:

The total estimated value for this requirement is utilizing FY22 funds.

Bill of Materials (BoM)

CRADLEPOINT CELLULAR SOLUTION

BoM Specifics Quantit y

CradlePoint R1900 - TAA-MBA3-19005GB-FA

High-performance 5G, LTE Modem

(3) Three Year TAA Compliant Mobile Performance Essentials/Advanced Plan

Application Zone-Based Firewall

Advanced Routing and Tunneling Protocols; (BGP, OSPF, IPSec, VTI, NHRP, DMVPN, VRRP)

Single Cloud Management Platform for centralized visibility and control

Dual-modem expandability

GNSS/GPS connection

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 w/DFS

Embedded Bluetooth 5.1

Gigabit Ethernet Ports w/PoE

Intrusion Prevention and Detection

Operating Temperature Between -20F to 150F

Meets Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) standards

Meets Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Framework

Quantit

Power Supply, 12V, Small, 2x2 - Part #: 170869-000

AC Adapter for Modem

Line Cord, 125V, C7 (North America Type A) - Part #: 170623-001

Power cord for the AC adapter

RFMax Outdoor Yagi Antenna - RY-4-14-SNF

High gain directional antenna

Operate within the 5G/4G/LTE bands (617-698 MHz)

Cellular coverage includes 617 MHz Band 71

Rugged and Weatherproof

UV inhibited ABS Material

Lightweight and Durable

Pole mounting hardware

Extreme high wind resistance up to 125 MPH

RF Cable; N Female to RP-SMA Male

Cable Assembly Coaxial RP-SMA to N-Type 39.4" (1.0m) 3.3'

CBL ASSY N TYPE PLUG PFP 400 59'

Cable Assembly Coaxial N-Type to N-Type LMR 400 708.0" (18.0m) 59.0'

STI-CO 6' Tripod - IOAK-TRIPOD

Stand Alone Heavy Duty Tripod for antenna

Black anodized aluminum

Supports up to 100 pounds

Collapsed height is 42 inches

Delivery To the Following Location:

DLA J64 Contingency IT Operations

All

Bldg 100 J6 CITOPS Cage

25600 S Chrisman Rd

Tracy, CA 95376

POC: Kevin Hildreth 1.209.319.7098

4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER

THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirement.” The brand-name product, R1900, is manufactured by Cradlepoint and is critical in complying with the Government’s requirements for the J64 CITOPS Division operational responsibilities.

Market research of other companies indicated there are other resellers for Cradlepoint. However, , is the only company that provided all the items required for the Cradlepoint R1900 [R1900-5GB] which meets all the constituent components requirements for the CITOPS cellular backhaul solution.

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF

THE AUTHORITY CITED:

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one source – Cradlepoint, and its authorized resellers – is capable of providing the brand-name router. Other similar products do not meet, and cannot be modified to meet, the Government’s requirement for FedRAMP standards and FIPS framework to properly secure the CITOPS information system outlined and established in the Information Operation Contingency Operation Enclave (IOCOE) Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF).

The Cradlepoint R1900 5G, LTE modem required by the J64 CITOPS Division is unique, highly specialized, and only Cradlepoint authorized resellers, can provide the necessary hardware level required by the Government.Only brand-name Cradlepoint R1900 routers are capable of meeting the Government’s needs. There are no other similar products on the market that can meet, or be modified to meet, the Government’s requirements.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE

SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE:

is the only reseller of Cradlepoint that provided all the items required. To ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as possible, this solicitation will be issued via Open Market procedures as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation – Request for Quotation (RFQ) by posting to the Contract Opportunities website (sam.gov). All authorized dealers will be given an opportunity to submit an offer.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE:

As the Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that pricing will be fair and reasonable based on pricing analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. It is anticipated that the Government will use various price analysis techniques including, but not limited to: 1) comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation (FAR 15.404-l(b)(2)(i)); 2) comparison with competitive published price lists (FAR 15.404-l(a)(2)(iv)); and 3) comparison of proposed prices within prices obtained through market research of the same or similar items (FAR l 5.404- l(b)(2)(vi)) in order to obtain a fair and reasonable price. The contracting officer will determine prices fair and reasonable prior to award using price history, IGCE, and published price lists (if available).

8. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE

RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED:

Based on current market research conducted June 2022, it has been determined that only the aforementioned services can fully meet the Government’s needs. No competitor functional replacement products or services exist in the market at this time to meet the Government’s need.

The Government will continue to conduct market research to determine if there are changes in the marketplace that would enable future competitive actions, i.e. whether there are similar services in the marketplace that provide the same functionality. Information received from this research was used to establish the Government’s estimated cost for this procurement. No competitor service exist in the market at this time.

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION:

Cradlepoint is the sole designer and producer of the R1900-5GB Dual Band 5G, LTE modem and is the only known source to provide original manufactured hardware, software that meets FIPS 140-3 certification in heightening levels of security and protection for federally owned and operated equipment.

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

INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION:

11. ACTIONS THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME BARRIERS

THAT LED TO THE EXCEPTION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

The DLA J64 CITOPS Division is predicated with the assumption that the Cradlepoint R1900 is the best and only viable solution to meet the cellular solution requirements outlined within this document. Multiple testing iterations were conducted and coordination with cybersecurity representatives along with agency frequency managers resulted in the Cradlepoint R1900 satisfying the governments requirements. To encourage competition to the greatest extent possible under the circumstance, all acquisitions for this action have been and will be competitively solicited amongst authorized resellers with contracts for the brand-name cited.

DLA has and continues to exercise competition as often as possible and is required to conduct ongoing reviews to keep abreast of new technology, both within industry and the Government, as a continuing effort within DLA. Furthermore, DLA utilizes a variety of vendors, manufacturers, and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue the practice of surveying the market to ensure future full and open competition. Requirements will continue to be posted on FedBizOpps to ensure fair opportunity is given and no other providers are available.

12. CERTIFICATIONS.

Technical/Requirements Certification:

I hereby certify that the supporting data provided for which I am responsible and which forms a basis for this justification is complete and accurate.

TRACY FRUEAUF DATE

COR, DLA J6TE

Contracting Officer Certification:

I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

BETHANY FERRELL DATE

Contracting Officer DLA Contracting Services Office - Philadelphia