Attachment II BNJ Oracle Java Renewal Redacted.pdf

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requirement will be procuring items peculiar to one manufacturer on a brand name basis in accordance with FAR 16.505(a)(4).

Oracle is proprietary and is currently utilized on desktops and servers on unclassified and classified systems throughout the USCG infrastructure. The USCG needs to maintain continued license support in order to receive required software upgrades, patches, and security updates, which provide critical fixes that affect system performance and are required for Oracle software to operate within the USCG architecture.

Furthermore, USCG network architecture, maintenance platforms, and configuration systems require the use of this product to ensure interoperability with other USCG systems at all data centers. Oracle software must be configured in accordance with USCG system architecture requirements. The use of other products could result in interoperability, compatibility, interface customer support.

Failure to upgrade or patch existing Coast Guard owned software will expose systems to cyber security vulnerabilities and threats, degraded system performance, loss of functionality or failure of applications, resulting in disconnection from the USCG network causing system shutdown.

Software upgrades provide critical fixes that impact system performance. This prevents cyber-attacks and protects against Coast Guard data systems and networks being exposed to potential intrusions, which in turn impacts the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of information.

Due to the Oracle proprietary requirements, the contracting strategy that will provide the Government the best value is competing the brand name Oracle software maintenance renewal using the DHS First Source II vehicle.

5. Determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer determines that the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable based on adequate price competition as there are multiple authorized Oracle resellers on the DHS FSII contract vehicle. The Contracting Officer will seek additional price reductions before placing an order. The Contracting Officer will also perform a price analysis to determine that the price at the time of award still represents the overall best value for the Government and is consistent with the contract vehicle terms.

6. A Statement of the Actions, if Any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome Any Barriers to Competition Before Any Subsequent Acquisition for Supplies or Services Required.

As Oracle software is currently being utilized by the USCG it will be required for the foreseeable future. The availability of multiple resellers able to provide this brand name requirement ensures competition. However, the Government will continue to conduct market research into other software and support options that can meet its requirements.

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I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer

8. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification.

data, which forms a basis for the justification, is accurate and complete.

Technical Representative/COR

I have reviewed this Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Command Procuring Activity Advocate for Competition (CPAAC)