Brand_Name_Justification_1_Redacted.pdf
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- 7A--Firewall Hardware & Licenses for OIT Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140A1625Q0023
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This is a Brand Name Only Justification document for the procurement of Fortigate firewall hardware and licenses by the Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Information Technology (OIT). The procurement (PR #44001224) aims to replace end-of-life Cisco firewalls at the Albuquerque and Sioux Falls data centers with Fortigate equipment.
The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as authority for other than full and open competition, explaining that Fortigate products are required due to OIT staff's developed skillset and to maintain consistency with existing Department of Interior security configurations. The procurement will be conducted as a firm-fixed price contract targeting Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) via SAM.gov, with 499 potential ISBEE sources identified under NAICS 541519. Market research indicates at least two ISBEEs are likely to respond, with one vendor (Regency Consulting) having already expressed formal interest. The contracting officer has determined pricing will be fair and reasonable based on competitive quotes, commercial price lists, and comparison with the Independent Government Estimate.
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7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.
I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based on the following:
8. A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
9. Any other facts supporting the use of justification of other than full and open competition, such as:
10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.
11. A statement of any actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.
Originating Office Attestation:
I certify that the technical data which forms a basis for this justification is complete and accurate and meets the Government’s minimum needs.
12. Contracting Officer certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief:
I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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