Brand Name JA FAR 13 Under SAT_Redacted.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

FAR 13 ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

iDashboards

NITYU20RC258

IAW FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

(i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization)

(ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring the brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name.

This justification serves to document the basis for using the “Brand-name” specification as identified within FAR

13.103-1(a)(1):

(i) The nature of the article or service to be purchased and whether it is highly competitive and readily available in several makes or brands, or is relatively noncompetitive.

The product being procured is iDashboards Subscription for Unlimited Viewer License, X-Platform, and 35 Developer

Licenses. Market Research determined that the requirement can only be provided by a single source iViz dba iDashboards.

This requirement is not highly competitive and can only be fulfilled by the OEM or an Authorized reseller. The investment in iDashboards to date including training is . The cost of starting over is estimated at annually for the replacement software itself, plus time lost for transition, training and data conversion. As such, the continued use of iDashboards represents the most cost effective approach for DFAS, while ensuring uninterrupted continued operations.

(ii) An electronic commerce method that employs widespread electronic public notice is not available;

This requirement will be posted via the Government Point of Entry Beta SAM to ensure the widest distribution.

(iii) The urgency of the proposed purchase.

This is not an Urgent requirement.

(iv) The dollar value of the proposed purchase.

The contractor (iViz dba iDashboards) provided Market Research in the form of a priced estimate for a Base and 4 Option

Years.

Base Year (5/1/2020-4/30/2021) Total:

Option year 1 (5/1/2021-4/30/2022) Total:

Option Year 2 (5/1/2022-4/30/2023) Total:

Option Year 3 (5/1/2023-4/30/2024) Total:

Option Year 4 (5/1/2024-4/30/2025) Total:

(v) Past experience concerning specific dealers’ prices.

This requirement is currently being fulfilled on the iViz dba iDashboards GSA Contract Order . Based upon

Market Research conducted this requirement can no longer be fulfilled by GSA Schedule 70. The base year of the market research obtained yields the same pricing of the existing order for the final Option period.

CERTIFICATION

As the technical and requirements subject matter expert, I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Technical Certification:

Printed Name:

Title: Org. Code:

Signature: Phone:

Requiring Activity/Program Management Office Certification:

Title: DMI System Manager Org. Code:

Signature Phone:

Date:

Contracting Officer Certification:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Title: Organization Code

Signature: Phone: