B08_Attachment_2_Brand_Name_Justification.pdf
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- Horizon 8 Software Subscription for OIT
- Solicitation number
- 140A1626Q0020
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This is a Brand Name Only Justification (J&A) document for a federal procurement action by the Indian Affairs Office of Information Technology (OIT). The purchase request number is 44036865, and the J&A control number is JA26-00084.
The requirement is for a new acquisition of Horizon 8 Software Subscription for OIT using a firm-fixed-price contract structure. Specifically, the Government seeks to procure 4 units of HZ8-ENN-10-1Y-TLSS-F(7153) U.S. Federal VMware Horizon 8 Enterprise Term Edition, consisting of 10 Named User Packs for a 1-year term license, including production support, subscription, and subscription CLR records. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on competitive quotes, commercial price lists, and comparison with Independent Government Estimate (IGE) derived from qualifying Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) vendors. Market research identified 25 possible ISBEE sources under NAICS 334610, confirming adequate competition availability. The procurement will be solicited directly to ISBEEs via SAM.gov as a single document combining both synopsis and solicitation in accordance with FAR 12.603. The justification cites FAR 8.405-6(b) as the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. Horizon 8 products are classified as Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) items, and at least two or more ISBEEs are expected to respond to the Request for Proposal. One vendor, Affligent, has already formally expressed written interest in the procurement. Future acquisitions will explore alternative models from other manufacturers to reduce barriers to competition.
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| B08_Attachment_1_IA_-_IEE_Representation_Form.pdf | ||
| Sol_140A1626Q0020.pdf |
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7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.
I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based on the following:
8. A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
9. Any other facts supporting the use of justification of other than full and open competition, such as:
10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.
11. A statement of any actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.
Originating Office Attestation:
I certify that the technical data which forms a basis for this justification is complete and accurate and meets the Government’s minimum needs.
12. Contracting Officer certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief:
I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
ADDITIONAL APPROVALS:
CCO or One Level Above the CO (if the CCO is the signing CO) (Required for acquisitions valued between $250K - $750K)
I hereby provide concurrence that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
IA Competition Advocate (Required for acquisitions valued between $750K - $15M)
I hereby provide concurrence that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) (Required for acquisitions valued between $15M - $75M)
I hereby provide concurrence that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) (Required for acquisitions valued over $75M)
I hereby provide concurrence that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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