B05 JEFO JUSTIFICATION.pdf

ATTACHMENT D

WHS-2024-1130-JA

CUI//SP-PROCURE

JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (JEFO)

UNDER FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUBPART 16.5

1. AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY: The Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC).

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: This is a follow on contract that was previously procured on Army Chest using their IDIQ with PRMRF funds.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: This requirement is to extend manufacture support for 15 Security Onion Solution appliances/sensors currently in production. Below are the 15 Sensors Serial Numbers to be supported with this action.

1 x SOS MN: 3JLC6X3, and 14 x SOS 500: 99VFDX3, 7WK2DX3, 5VG2DX3, 89VFDX3, BVG2DX3, 9VG2DX3, 7VG2DX3, 79VFDX3, 6VG2DX3, B9VFDX3, BWK2DX3, 9WK2DX3, 8WK2DX3, 8VG2DX3.

The existing support expires on 28 June 2024. These sensors provide critical cyber monitoring capabilities that protect the facilities industrial control systems at Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC). Support will include Software patches/updates, technical support via email and phone, 8AM – 7PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday- Friday, and onsite hardware service and advanced replacement with next business day shipping.

Performance Periods

Performance Period Dates Amount

Base Period 29 June 2024 – 28 June 2025 $21,481.20 Option Period I 29 June 2025 – 28 June 2026 $21,481.20 Option Period II 29 June 2026 – 28 June 2027 $21,481.20 Option Period III 29 June 2027 – 28 June 2028 $21,481.20 Option Period IV 29 June 2028 – 28 June 2029 $21,481.20 6 month extension IAW 52.217-8

29 June 2029 – 28 December 2029 $10,740.60

Base + All Options 29 June 2024 – 28 December 2029

$118,146.60

4. EXCEPTION TO THE FAIR OPPOURTINTY: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)( (C), The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. The current contract is under Army Chest Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-3 Hardware Contracts to Government Acquisitions Inc. under Contract, W52P1J-16-D- 0019/ W91RUS23F0089. Furthermore, the current contract, W52P1J-16-D- 0019/W91RUS23F0089, was solicitated and requested quotes from authorized resellers.

All the other vendors advised they were not authorized resellers. All the other vendors advised they were not authorized resellers. Based on the most current acquisition efforts, Government Acquisition Solutions is the only authorized reseller on Army Chess IT Enterprise Solution-3 Hardware GWAC, to meet the Government’s need.

5. FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION: The Contracting Officer has determine that the anticipated price for this order will be fair and reasonable. The techniques identified a IAW. FAR 15.404-1(b)(v) will ensure award will be at fair and reasonable prices. No Certified Cost and Pricing Data will be obtained.

6. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION The 114th Sig BN, Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC), Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS) section is currently utilizing 15 Security Onion Solution (SOS) appliances/sensors that provides cyber threat hunting on RRMCs Industrial Control Systems. Security Onion Solutions is the manufacturer of the appliances and therefore the only manufacturer who can warrant and support their equipment. To go with another brand/manufacture’s support would require the Government to purchase new equipment and redesign the existing network. To go with another manufacturer cold cost the Government an additional $200K in network redesign, equipment, and training.

7.

7 ACTIONS TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT

OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LEAD TO THE EXCEPTION TO FAIR

OPPORTUNITY BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE: Existing solution is scheduled for a technical refresh in FY26. At that time competition will be increased to allow for additional manufactures to bid on and meet the Government’s unique requirements

8 If this acquisition is for new work as a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, was the original order was placed under the fair opportunity process?

☒Yes, all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order.

☐No, a copy of the previous justification is attached. The actions to remove any barriers to competition cited on the previous justification ☐ were ☐ were not completed [Must include explanation of why the answer is “no”].

☐Not Applicable. This is a new requirement.

CERTIFICATION

I, hereby, certify that the supporting data under my cognizance included in this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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