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USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION SAT

1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity

USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) requesting Agency and Contracting Activity is NAVSUP FLCSD

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved

The USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) requests 60 additional wireless access points (WAPS), mounts, power adapters, power cords, and subscriptions required to expand WIFI Netw onboard the ship prior to it’s deployment. The USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) is requesting Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba brand name WAPS, equipment, and subscri 24x7 technical support. The USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) is currently utilizing the Aruba ClearPass C1000 for user management, and Aruba 7030 for managing our access poin a different brand WAP would not work, and would be more costly to the Government as the entire ship would be required to upgrade their WAPs. All Aircraft Carrier, Nuclear currently using HPE Aruba WAPs as it was decided by the fielding plan for Commercial Afloat Transformational Network Infrastructure Program (CATNIP) and the CVNs must CATNIP BOM. The ARUBA WAPS allows the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)’s personnel to connect their devices such as, computers (laptops and desktops), mobile devices (sm wearables), and other equipment (printers and video cameras) to interface with the Internet. The anticipated purchase order will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) supply type contra will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) reques wireless access points (WAPS), mounts, power adapters, power cords, and subscriptions required to expand WIFI Network capabilities onboard the ship prior to it’s deployme VINSON (CVN-70) is requesting Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba brand name WAPS, equipment, and subscription service for 24x7 technical support. The USS CARL VI is currently utilizing the Aruba ClearPass C1000 for user management, and Aruba 7030 for managing our access points, and procuring a different brand WAP would not work, more costly to the Government as the entire ship would be required to upgrade their WAPs. All Aircraft Carrier, Nuclear (CVN) are currently using HPE Aruba WAPs as it was d fielding plan for Commercial Afloat Transformational Network Infrastructure Program (CATNIP) and the CVNs must adhere to the CATNIP BOM. The ARUBA WAPS allows the VINSON (CVN 70)’s personnel to connect their devices such as, computers (laptops and desktops), mobile devices (smart phones and wearables), and other equipment (print cameras) to interface with the Internet. The anticipated purchase order will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) supply type contract.

3. Description of Supplies/Services to Meet the Agency's Needs Including Estimated Value

USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) requests 60 additional WAPS as well as subscriptions required to expand WIFi Network capabilities onboard CVN70. The ARUBA WAPS allows US 5000 personnel to connect their devices such as computers (laptops and desktops), mobile devices (smart phones and wearables), and other equipment (printers and video c interface with the Internet. The estimated Government estimate is . Required delivery date any date prior to November 18th. The USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) requ be delivered, inspected, and received by the ship prior to 18 Novem . The following equipment is required:

Line Item MFG Part # Description Quantity

1 R3V49A HPE Aruba Networking AP 505H (USF1) Dual Radio 802.11ax 2x2 1+4 Ethernet PSE USB TAA Hospitality AP

2 HL3M1E Aruba 3Y FC NBD Exch AP-505H TAA SVC [for R3V49A] 20

3 R3K01A HPE Aruba Networking AP AC2 48C 48V/50W AC/DC Desktop Style Power Adapter with 1.35/3.5mm Connector

4 JW124A HPE Aruba Networking PC-AC-NA 125V/10A 1.8m C13 to NEMA 5-15P (NA) AC Power Cord

5 Q9H73A HPE Aruba Networking AP-515 (US) TAA Dual Radio 4x4/2x2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP

6 HC4S4E Aruba 3Y FC NBD Exch AP-515 TAA SVC [for Q9H73A] 30

7 R3K00A HPE Aruba Networking AP-AC2-12B 12V/48W AC/DC Desktop Style Power Adapter with 2.1/5.5mm Connector

8 JW124A HPE Aruba Networking PC-AC-NA 125V/10A 1.8m C13 to NEMA 5 15P (NA) AC Power Cord

9 JZ347A HPE Aruba Networking AP 535 (US) TAA Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP

10 HN4K9E Aruba 3Y FC NBD Exch AP 535 TAA SVC [for JZ347A] 10

11 R3K01A HPE Aruba Networking AP AC2 48C 48V/50W AC/DC Desktop Style Power Adapter with 1.35/3.5mm Connector

12 JW124A HPE Aruba Networking PC AC NA 125V/10A 1.8m C13 to NEMA 5-15P (NA) AC Power Cord

13 JW471AAE HPE Aruba Networking LIC ENT Enterprise (LIC AP LIC PEF LIC-RFP and LIC-AW) License Bundle E-LTU

14 H2XW4E Aruba 3Y FC SW Lic Cntlr Bdle SVC [for JW471AAE] 60

15 R1C72A HPE Aruba Networking AP MNT MP10 E Campus AP mount bracket kit (10-pack) type E: wall-box

Estimated Dollar Value:

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Is the requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government Estimated Dollar?

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4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilizatio

2. As required by FAR 13.106 3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requiremen of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

41 U.S.C. 1903 as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) Brand Name

Additional Information Regarding Statutory Authority if Applicable

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba brand name WAPS, equipment, and subscription service for 24x7 technical support are currently being used and onboard the USS CA (CVN 70). The ship is requesting additional equipment and services that are compatible with the current WIFI system onboard the ship. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Arub the equipment and data rights with authorized sellers who can provide suppliers of servers, storage, data center and Aruba edge, wired and wireless networking products as w maintenance and services.

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I. Background

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

Provide a description of the item or service required, to include its intended use, the name of the required source or brand name, the estimated cost/price, and the required d date/period of performance

Please reference item 3 above (Description of Supplies/Services to Meet the Agency's Needs Including Estimated Value)

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

A. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE No

1. Restrictive Rights No The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyright processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements No The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or th authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. Other Reasons No Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source

B. BRAND NAME Yes

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer. Discuss why you are precluding consideration of a product ma another company. Describe how the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements and why a "brand name or equal" purc cannot be used (see FAR 11.104). Describe how market research indicates other companies' similar products or products lacking the particular feature do not meet, o modified to meet, the agency's needs

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba brand name wireless access points (WAPS), mounts, power adapters, power cords, and subscriptions are required to expand capabilities onboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) before it's deployment. The USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) currently has HPE Aruba brand name WAPs and equip onboard and require the same brand name HPE Aruba equipment to interface with the equipment onboard. If a different brand name of equipment is purchased it w approved by the USS CARL VINSON's IT department, the ship will need to purchase new WAPS, mounts, power adapters, power cords, and technical support subscrip train personnel on how to use the new WAPS all before 18 November 2024, and would triple the current IGE for the requirement. These additional cost cannot be reg competing the requirement. Additionally, this would put the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) at risk as they would not be adhering with the CATNIP BOM.

C. UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY No

The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the num from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine proces result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the follo

Discuss why you are precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company. Describe how the particular brand name, product, or feature is essent Government's requirements and why a "brand name or equal" purchase description cannot be used (see FAR 11.1014). Describe how market research indicates other similar products and products lacking the particular feature do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency's need.

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1. Date on which the requirement was first identified: