B08_Solicitation_Attachment_3_-_Brand_Name_Justification.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification for a Nimble Storage acquisition by the Office of Information Technology (OIT) within the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The document justifies a non-competitive procurement under FAR 13.501(a) for a new storage system with a firm-fixed price. The purchase of Nimble Storage is deemed essential to meet agency needs by enabling seamless integration with existing environments, significantly enhancing system performance, scalability, and overall functionality. The agency argues that full and open competition is not feasible due to the lack of suitable technical data packages and the unique nature of the work, which involves tight integration with existing systems. The procurement aims to upgrade the Bureau's IT infrastructure, promising improved reliability, faster data access, and better support for future growth, with Nimble Storage being identified as the only solution meeting the specific technical requirements.