B08. SSJ FAR Part 13.1- Qdabra_FormsViewer_License Redacted (Request for Quote).pdf
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- HT942525Q0069
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This document is a Sole Source Justification (SSJ) for a software license from the Defense Health Agency (DHA), United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA). The solicitation is for Qdabra FormsViewer, a server-applied software to support Microsoft forms that are losing support in 2026, with the goal of sustaining currently developed forms during the transition to a modern SharePoint version. The contract is a fixed-price requirement with a base period and four option periods, each ending on 30 September of consecutive years from 2025 to 2029, funded through Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) resources.
The justification highlights that over 100 InfoPath forms will cease functioning when Microsoft drops support, potentially disrupting mission-critical applications. Qdabra is positioned as the only server-applied software to support this transition, with market research confirming licensed subscriptions are commercially available. The procurement strategy involves a brand-name competitive requirement, with Autonomy Systems LLC owning the software rights but multiple authorized resellers existing to increase competition and potentially reduce costs. The government aims to avoid significant investment in platform transition by using this drop-in solution, which will mitigate cost and schedule impacts while maintaining operational continuity.
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CUI
Control Number: FY25-0146
Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4
NOV 2024
4. Authority:
FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name, or industrial mobilization).
4. Reason for Authority Cited:
Autonomy Systems LLC owns the rights to Qdabra FormsViewer software, however there are multiple licensed resellers on the market which will increase competition and reduce overall costs.
a. Explain why the intended Contractor is the only reasonable source who can provide the required supplies or services. Discuss the unique capabilities, expertise, etc.
that support the lack of competition.
Authorized resellers of this license exist, and as a result, competition will exist as a Brand Name only request for quote.
b. Describe the detrimental effects/serious injury to the mission of the requiring activity or to the Government, financial or otherwise, that will result if this SSJ is not approved, and the product or service cannot be provided by the intended brand name
Over one hundred InfoPath forms will stop working if they are not converted using this product once Microsoft drops support for InfoPath. Personnel that depend on those Forms for day to day business will have their work be affected.
1) Cost Avoidance: Transitioning to an entirely new platform would require significant investment in development, training and testing. Qdabra offers a drop-in solution that mitigates cost and schedule impact to the Government.
2) Mission Continuity: The forms affected include mission-critical applications. Any interruption would directly affect operational timelines.
c. For a brand-name restriction - Explain why the brand specified is the only brand rand-name specifications shall not be used unless the particular brand-requirements products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the
Control Number: FY25-0146
Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4
NOV 2024
8. Requirements Certification:
I certify the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
9. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:
I hereby determine the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.
Basis for Determination: The basis of this contract action will be competition as this is a Brand Name competitive requirement. In the event only one quote is received, the Government will conduct price analysis in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3 techniques.
10. Contracting Officer Determination:
I certify this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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