B08_Solicitation_Attachment_2_Brand_Name_Justification_Redacted.pdf
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- Fortinet Software Licenses for OIT
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- 140A1626Q0059
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This is a Brand Name Only Justification (J&A) document for a follow-on contract action to procure Fortinet Software Licenses for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) within the Department of Interior's Operations/Network Branch.
The requirement is for Fortinet Fortigate firewalls, hardware, licenses, and support services valued at an estimated amount (redacted). The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract and will be set aside for Indian Small Business Enterprises (ISBEs). The contracting officer determined that full and open competition is not appropriate under the authority of RFO 6.103-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services). The justification emphasizes that Fortinet hardware, licenses, and support are proprietary products distributed exclusively through Fortinet or authorized Fortinet channels, making alternative suppliers impracticable. The agency has standardized on Fortinet Fortigate configurations in accordance with Department of Interior security policy, and maintaining this standard is essential for protecting sensitive federal data, ensuring network availability, and supporting uninterrupted operations.
Market research identified over 1,500 ISBEEs in the SBA database under NAICS 541519, and the contracting officer anticipates competition among qualified ISBEE resellers of Fortinet products to ensure fair and reasonable pricing. The justification notes that no sources have expressed written interest beyond Fortinet resellers like Affigent. The document indicates that a combined synopsis/solicitation with a redacted copy of this justification will be posted per RFO Subpart 5.2. The IA Acquisition Office assigned to this action is A16 Central Office - Services & Supplies.
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| Sol_140A1626Q0059.pdf | ||
| B08_Solicitation_Attachment_1_IA_-_IEE_Representation_Form.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.
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