B08_SOL_140D0425Q0550_Attachment_1__Brand_Name_Justification_iCost__1.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity from the United States Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center. The justification covers a requirement for Salesforce and DocuSign licensing and support for the iCost system, which is a cloud-based solution developed in 2020 to support negotiation of indirect cost rates for non-federal entities. The solicitation (140D0425Q0550) will be competed as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NASA SEWP V Groups B, C, and D, with the government anticipating a single Firm-Fixed-Price Task Order.

The period of performance is 10/30/2025 - 10/29/2030, with a six-month base period, one six-month option, and four 12-month option periods. The iCost system is entirely dependent on the Salesforce platform and integrated DocuSign Signature and CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) components. The justification emphasizes that changing to alternative brands would require a complete system redesign, extensive testing, additional training, and significant costs. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated prices will be fair and reasonable based on comparison with the Independent Government Cost Estimate and expected competitive pricing among Salesforce and DocuSign Authorized Resellers.