B08_Solicitation_Attachment_1_Brand_Name_Justification_Redacted.pdf
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- F5 Web App Firewall Licenses, Brand Name Only Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140A1625Q0030
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This document is a Brand Name Only Justification for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), specifically for the Office of Information Technology (OIT). The procurement is for a renewal of F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) software licensing, which involves hardware and software support and updates to maintain a secure network protecting servers on the BIA's internal network hosted on the public internet. The justification indicates this is a follow-on requirement with firm-fixed pricing, and the procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which allows for other than full and open competition.
The document details that the requirement is to maintain current licensing on previously purchased firewall equipment, with no alternative software licenses supported by the existing firewall equipment. Market research was conducted using the IA Native American Business dashboard, which identified 1,554 potential vendors (IEEs) that might provide these goods/services. The procurement will be posted on SAM.gov and open to all ISBEEs. The justification notes that when BIA eventually replaces physical firewall equipment, a brand name justification will no longer be required, though future firewall equipment licenses may still need brand name justification.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| B08_Solicitation_Attachment_2_IA_-_IEE_Representation_Form.pdf | ||
| Sol_140A1625Q0030.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:
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