Brand Name Justification.pdf

Brand-name Justification

FAR 6.302-1(c)(ii)(A)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a "Brand-name Justification" Agency: Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)

Contracting Activity: DoDEA IT Procurement.

This is a brand-name justification.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved: This brand-name represents a portion of a parts listing that is brand specific. The brand-name parts peculiar to one manufacturer(s) are to be used based on compatibility with DoDEAs IT networking infrastructure.

3. A description of Supplies/Services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value): The specific parts are identified in Paragraph 5. Parts are listed individually;

however, when used collectively with other parts, they work seamlessly within the DoDEA network infrastructure. The brand-names have been listed to fully understand the specific part(s).

The estimated value is .

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. The authority permitting acquisition of the requirement is based on a brand-name in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c)(ii)(A). Only a portion of the acquisition is for a brand-name product or item peculiar to one manufacturer, the justification and approval is to cover only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name or peculiar to one manufacturer.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited. The brand-name parts identified in this paragraph have been previously vetted under previous task orders and are compatible with DoDEA’s network infrastructure. The use of other parts would create interoperability/compatibility issues within the

DoDEA network.

Cisco hardware

The Cisco electronic devices identified are required to meet DoDEA’s enterprise, infrastructure compatibility requirements. These components are part of an enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol

(VoIP) solution. To meet data security and zero-trust requirements, the solution must be compatible with the existing DoDEA infrastructure. The accessory items are components for, or attached to the primary electronic devices (routers, VoIP phones). The accessory components have been selected to ensure the primary electronic devices warranty is not compromised and that compatibility standards are maintained.

All Cisco parts are warranted through their associated manufacturer, Cisco.

CISCO PARTS

C8300-2N2S-4T2X

The component has been vetted and verified to be interoperable with DoDEA's enterprise SD-WAN infrastructure. Any solution must be compatible with that existing infrastructure to meet the Zero Trust security policy centrally managed through Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) meeting software-defined access (SDA) requirements. Component specifications: Intel x86 CPU with 8-GB memory default (up to 32 GB memory upgrade). High-performance multicore processors support high-speed WAN connections. Dynamic core allocation architecture that can leverage data plane cores for I/O and service plane as per-user configuration. Up to 9.3 Gbps of IPSec Internet Mix (IMIX) traffic. SSL and crypto hardware acceleration. AC Power over Ethernet (PoE), DC and High-Voltage DC (HVDC). 1RU and

2RU form factor. Supports SM, NIM, and Pluggable Interface Module (PIM) slots .

C9300X-48HX-A

The component has undergone a thorough evaluation and is confirmed to be fully interoperable with

DoDEA's enterprise Software Defined Access (SDA) infrastructure. This infrastructure is critical for central management of enterprise switch policies via the Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) throughout

America, the Pacific, and Europe. Introducing components that lack interoperability with the current system would compromise centralized operations, thereby undermining network security and integrity.

Furthermore, it would eliminate the capacity for effective management, monitoring, and maintenance of micro-segmentation within the network. Component specifications: 48-port 10G/mGig copper with modular uplink, UPOE+. x86 CPU complex with 8-GB memory, and 16 GB of flash and external USB

3.0 SSD pluggable storage slot (delivering up to 240GB of storage with an option SSD drive) to host containers. Up to 1 TBps of local stackable switching bandwidth. Flexible and dense uplink offerings with 100G, 40G, 25G, Multigigabit, 10G, and 1G as fixed or modular uplinks. Flexible downlink options with 25G, 10G and 1G Copper and Fiber as well as the densest Multigigabit links. Mix of copper (1G up to 10G) and fiber (1G up to 25G) supported in a single stack, multiple flexible deployment scenarios are enabled, including 2-Tier, 3-Tier and Hybrid architectures. PoE capabilities with up to 384 ports of PoE per stack, PoE+, and 288 ports high density IEEE 802.3bt - 90W UPOE+, and 60W Cisco UPOE. Line-rate, hardware-based Flexible NetFlow (FNF). IPv6 support in hardware, providing wire-rate forwarding for IPv6 networks. Dual-stack support for IPv4/IPv6 and dynamic hardware forwarding table allocations, for ease of IPv4-to-IPv6 migration. Support for both static and dynamic NAT and Port Address

Translation (PAT). IEEE 802.1ba AV Bridging (AVB) built in to provide a better audio and video experience through improved time synchronization and QoS.

C9500-48Y4C-A

The component has undergone a thorough evaluation and is confirmed to be fully interoperable with

DoDEA's enterprise Software Defined Access (SDA) infrastructure. This infrastructure is critical for central management of enterprise switch policies via the Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) throughout

America, the Pacific, and Europe. Introducing components that lack interoperability with the current system would compromise centralized operations, thereby undermining network security and integrity.

Furthermore, it would eliminate the capacity for effective management, monitoring, and maintenance of micro-segmentation within the network. Component specifications: 48-port 1/10/25G UADP

Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) ready for next-generation technologies with its programmable pipeline, microengine capabilities, and template-based, configurable allocation of Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Quality-of-Service (QoS) entries. Scalable

Layer 3 routing (IPv4, IPv6, and multicast) tables and Layer 2 switching tables. IEEE 802.1ba AV

Bridging (AVB) built in to provide a better AV experience through improved time synchronization and

QoS. Precision Time Protocol (PTP; IEEE 1588v2) provides accurate clock synchronization with sub-microsecond accuracy, making it suitable for distribution and synchronization of time and frequency over the network. Support for both static and dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT). Cisco

StackWise Virtual technology, a network system virtualization technology that increases operational efficiency and boosts nonstop communications and scaled system bandwidth. Multichassis EtherChannel can be configured across StackWise-Virtual members for high resiliency.

HPE-Aruba hardware

The HPE-Aruba devices identified are required to meet DoDEA’s enterprise, infrastructure compatibility requirements. The components listed here are compatible with the enterprise Wireless solution. These components have been JITC certified, meet DoD security standards, are part of a zero-trust solution, and are compatible with HPE-Aruba Central. HPE-Aruba Central is a cloud based, FedRAMP authorized solution for managing enterprise wireless infrastructure. The wireless controllers and wireless access points (WAPs) must be interoperable with the HPE-Aruba Central architecture. The related accessory components are required to ensure the primary electronic device warranty is not voided and to maintain compatibility throughout the system. All Aruba parts are warranted through their associated manufacturer, HPE-Aruba.

ARUBA PARTS

Aruba Access Point Mount Kit (basic, flat surface). Contains 1x flat surface wall/ceiling mount bracket (color white)

The mount is for legacy APs. The mount has been tested with existing Aruba APs and has been verified to be compatible with legacy AP mounting points and meets manufacture specifications.

Aruba AP-505 (RW) TAA dual radio 2x2:2 802.11ax internal antennas unified campus AP

The component has been vetted and verified to be interoperable with DoDEA's enterprise wireless infrastructure. The cloud-managed solution Aruba Central is only compatible with 500 series APs or newer; components must be compatible with the existing infrastructure, or it will impact critical wireless operations, resulting in extended outages. Component specifications: 802.11ax with 2x2:2 MIMO, dual radio integrated antennas. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 device that includes the latest Wi-Fi security such as

WPA3 and Enhances Open standards with a maximum aggregate data rate of 1.77 Gbps. Features include Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) MIMO and cellular optimization.

With up to 2 spatial streams (2SS) and 80 MHz channel bandwidth (VHT80), the 500 series provides groundbreaking wireless capabilities for budget conscious deployments. Worst-case power consumption

(numbers in parentheses apply when maximum power is supplied to an attached USB device): DC:

8.9W (14.2W), 802.3at: 11W (15.5W), 802.3af (IPM enabled): 11W (13.5W). Supports Rest-of-World and products MUST NOT be used for deployments in the United States, Israel, or Japan FIPS/TAA compliant.

Aruba AP-505 (US) TAA Unified AP

The component has been vetted and verified to be interoperable with DoDEA's enterprise wireless infrastructure. The cloud-managed solution Aruba Central is only compatible with 500 series APs or newer; components must be compatible with the existing infrastructure, or it will impact critical wireless operations, resulting in extended outages. Component specifications: 802.11ax with 2x2:2 MIMO, dual radio integrated antennas. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 device that includes the latest Wi-Fi security such as

WPA3 and Enhances Open standards with a maximum aggregate data rate of 1.77 Gbps. Features include Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) MIMO and cellular optimization.

With up to 2 spatial streams (2SS) and 80 MHz channel bandwidth (VHT80), the 500 series provides groundbreaking wireless capabilities for budget conscious deployments. Worst-case power consumption

(numbers in parentheses apply when maximum power is supplied to an attached USB device): DC: 8.9W

(14.2W), 802.3at: 11W (15.5W), 802.3af (IPM enabled): 11W (13.5W) United States. FIPS/TAA certified.

Aruba AP-567 (RW) TAA Outdoor AP

The component has been vetted and verified to be interoperable with DoDEA's enterprise wireless infrastructure. The cloud-managed solution Aruba Central is only compatible with 500 series APs or newer; components must be compatible with the existing infrastructure, or it will impact critical wireless operations, resulting in extended outages. Component specifications: 802.11ax AP with 2x2 MU-

MIMO, dual radio, integrated directional antennas. Wi-Fi 6 provides high performance connectivity with maximum aggregate on air data rate of 1.49 Gbps (HE80/HE20). Purpose built to survive the harshest of outdoor environments, 560 series can withstand exposure to extreme high and low temperatures, persistent moisture and precipitation and are fully sealed to keep out airborne contaminants. All electrical interfaces include industrial strength surge protection. Power with 802.3at/bt PoE+: 15.6W max.

Supports Rest-of-World and products MUST NOT be used for deployments in the United States, Israel, or Japan FIPS/TAA compliant.

Aruba AP – 567 (US) TAA Outdoor 11ax AP

The component has been vetted and verified to be interoperable with DoDEA's enterprise wireless infrastructure. The cloud-managed solution Aruba Central is only compatible with 500 series APs or newer; components must be compatible with the existing infrastructure, or it will impact critical wireless operations, resulting in extended outages. Component specifications: 802.11ax AP with 2x2 MU-

MIMO, dual radio, integrated directional antennas. Wi-Fi 6 provides high performance connectivity with maximum aggregate on air data rate of 1.49 Gbps (HE80/HE20). Purpose built to survive the harshest of outdoor environments, 560 series can withstand exposure to extreme high and low temperatures, persistent moisture and precipitation and are fully sealed to keep out airborne contaminants. All electrical interfaces include industrial strength surge protection. Power with 802.3at/bt PoE+: 15.6W max. United

States. FIPS/TAA compliant.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies. The requirement will be publicized on Beta.SAM as a small business set-aside.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. The Contracting Officer will make a determination of fair and reasonable price in accordance with FAR 15.404-1.

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. As noted above, we validated that no other manufacturers besides the OEM can provide compliance parts. Market research regarding resellers in furtherance of the broader requirement was performed. See paragraph 10, below.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as:

The brand-name parts proposed, are parts based on interoperability/compatibility requirements when working collectively as part the DoDEA network infrastructure. This DoDEA network supports CONUS and OCONUS DoDEA schools.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

FedCON1 LLC, Federal Merchants Group, LYME Computer Systems, New Tech Solutions, and Sterling have expressed interest in this requirement.

11. A statement of the 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. The Government will continue to reach out to industry on future requirements to determine if there are other parts that can meet the government’s requirements.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the brand-name are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: SIGNATURE:

Program Manager

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL: I certify that the facts and representations included in this Justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify that the anticipated cost of this procurement will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis.

NAME: SIGNATURE: __________________________

Contracting Officer