BNJ - Nutanix_redacted.pdf

Sole Source Justification ≤ Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the following product(s) / service(s) are available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

Product(s) / Service(s):

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Company:

Company Address:

Company Point of Contact (phone number and e-mail):

3. Total Estimated Cost:

4. Required by Date:

5. Justification (check applicable, and provide additional information in the sections below):

Urgent and compelling need exists, following fair opportunity procedures would result in unacceptable delays (explain serious injury, financial or other, to the Government the delay would result in).

Specific Characteristics of the Item or Service

5.1 Urgent and Compelling Need (explain serious injury, financial or other, to the Government if delayed):

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-13-simplified-acquisition-procedures#i1112291

5.2 Specific Characteristics of the Unique or Highly Specialized Item or Service:

6. Check all applicable statements:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, function) with existing systems presently installed. The new product(s) / service(s) must coordinate, connect, or interface with existing systems.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

6.1 Compatibility Statement:

6.2 Copyright / Proprietary Data / Licensing Agreement Statement:

7. Brand Name (if applicable, detail why the procurement is restricted to a specific brand name manufacturer):

8. Additional information supporting a sole source acquisition:

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the statements and information provided above are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

The requested item(s) and/or service(s) represents the minimum requirements of the government.

NPS Technical Point of Contact or Contracting Officer's Representative:

Title:

Signature:

Date:

NPS Contracting Officer:

Signature:

Date:

Third party support solutions are not acceptable and could result in equipment malfunctions and unallowable downtime adversely affecting mission. The Nutanix firmware and documentation are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws, including all patches, bug fixes, and major releases and are only available from authorized Nutanix resellers.

Replacing the existing Nutanix infrastructure with an alternative solution would require the addition of multiple products at an estimated cost of over $600,000. Replicating the current capabilities with other systems would require an estimated labor expenditure of over $250,000 and 2,400 labor hours. These duplicate costs could not be recovered through a brand competition. Therefore, maintaining the current system is in the best interests of the government.

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