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From: Tony Lee, Code 104

To:

Subject:

Simplified Acquisition Branch, Code 0233

Brand Name Justification for Dell Mobile Workstations and Docking Stations

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED VALUE AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENT

The subject purchase request provides for the purchase of 50 Mobile Precision workstations for cybersecurity and RDT&E initiatives at NSWCPD. The total estimated cost of the Hardware including all its other costs on site system is $216,664.00.

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR BRAND NAME BASED ON CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION

Dell Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer for the hardware IT products required to continue with the ongoing tech refresh initiative. Utilizing equipment from any brand other than Dell would present an issue with standardization and interoperability when connecting to existing infrastructure, due to different specifications from manufacturer to manufacturer. We are also trying to replicate existing systems in the fleet. The brand name provides for the same hardware that is being used in fleet systems.

We need the ability to test down to hardware such as network interface controllers and hard drive controllers to support the mission. The brand name has also been specified as a requirement. Several computers are part of a network where specific hardware configurations have been tested. These lists mandate that we use the Dell brand name in order to be compliant and added to those networks.

3. MARKET SURVEY

Multiple internet searches were conducted as well as a search of GSA Advantage and various sites showing past government contracts and purchases. Dell was the only manufacturer that met the capability requirements. Therefore, no additional market research will be conducted because it is not practicable for any company other than a Dell authorized reseller to provide the required supplies and services. Dell is the only manufacturer for the necessary equipment and specifications purchased under the scope of work due to IT configuration management and use spare parts for other Dell systems currently in house including system docking capabilities. Dell is also the approved computer platform for some systems that require computing at higher classifications. No other vendor can provide the full I/O and compute capability need in the current configurations being purchased.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS:

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5. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE:

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this sole source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

LEE.TONY.L.128286527

Digitally signed by

LEE.TONY.L.1282865277

Date: 2024.07.12 20:28:55 -04'00' 7/12/2024

Signature of Cognizant Requisition Originator Date

LEE.TONY.L.128286527

Digitally signed by

LEE.TONY.L.1282865277

Date: 2024.07.12 20:29:09 -04'00' 7/12/2024

Signature of 1st Level Supervisor Date

Signature of Contracting Officer Date

7/12/2024