BNJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memorandum for the purchase of five Dell PowerEdge R260 Rack Servers for a remote site. The procurement is being conducted under the simplified acquisition threshold, with only one manufacturer (Dell Technologies Inc.) being solicited. The existing Dell PowerEdge servers are critical for network monitoring, DHCP, and DNS services for the RDT&E network, and are no longer receiving vendor support.

The justification for single-source procurement is based on brand name requirements and Dell's established proprietary rights for server interoperability. Replacing the aging servers with standardized PowerEdge R260 platforms will improve maintainability, ensure compatibility with current software versions, and reduce risks associated with unsupported hardware. Disapproval of this request would prevent DoD/Navy STIG compliance and jeopardize the site's security and availability. The memorandum is dated 07/09/2025, with digital certification by the Contracting Officer on 08/14/2025.