Brand Name Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM TO THE FLE

subj: JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

1. BACKGROUND:

l . FAR 13.106-1 (b)( states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, 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).

2 NetBotz Rack Monitor 250 $403.88 $807.76 1 StruxureWare Data Center Appliance

Room Components — Services

$2.221.81 $2,221.81 $3,029.57

4 WASSEMNB-NB-IO NetBotz Assembly Services for Models

NBRK04SO, NBRKOS70, NBWL0355 or NBWL0455 $229.00 $916.00

1 WASSEM5X8-5R-PX-20 Scheduled Assembly Service for 1-5 Racks $1,460.13 $1,460.13

1 WNSCOI Data Center Management Software Config Suite $0.00 $0.00

1 12.1 WNSCOIOI Data Center Expert Software Config $0.00 $0.00

1 12.1.1 WNSC010102 Data Center Expert Basic Admini $689.17 $689.17

1 121.2 WNSC010103 Data Center Expert Advanced Admin $460.18 $460.18

1 12.1.3 WNSC010105 Data Center Expert Alarm Action config $38.31 $38.31

1 12.1.4 WNSC010106 Data Center Expert Alarm Profile config $114.94 $114.94

1 12.1.5 WNSC010108 Data Center Expert Network Management

Configuration $56.70 $56.70

4 12.1.6 WNSCOIOIII Data Center Device Identification $3.83 $15.32

1 12.2 WNSCOII Data Center Management Software Config

Option $0.0 $0.00

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

11. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCBCL) Range Control Branch has a requirement to expand the current capabilities of the Blackburn APC Battery Backup system. Additional system installations in the Range Control Operations has generated the need to expand the Power and battery backup protection currently being offered by the APC Symmetra PX 40kW UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply). The protected systems availability is vital in the control of training being conducted in the Camp Lejeune training areas.

Room Components - Equipment$18,288.28

Total $85,598.20

1 12.2.1 WNSCOIOIOI Data Center Management Software

Configuration Base Service $1,609.52 $1,609.52

1 13 WCONFIGINB-NB-IO Netbotz Configuration Service in

ISX Designer $3,826.44 $3,826.44

1 14 WMSIYRBASIC 1 Year StruxureWare Data Center

Expert Basic Software Support Contr $255.50

Additional Parts - Equipment 1 SYCFXR8-8 Symmetra PX 40KW Extended Run Battery Frame

S255.50 $9,442.21 with 8 Battery Modules & Startup $16,453.28 1 SYPMIOKF2 Symmetra PX 10kW Power Module, 208V, High

$16,453.28

Efficiency $4,062.91 $4,062.91 10 AP9335TH APC Temperature & Humidity Sensor $114.49 $1,144.90 2 NBPD0150 NetBotz Rack Sensor Pod 150 $231.57

Additional Parts - Services

1 WMBRS16-MB-T4 Modular Battery Replacement Service 16 X SYBT4

$463.14

$22,124.23

92,713.91

Custom Parts • Equipment 1 QWlNSTALL-QBED11296.OO PRODUCT PRO SERVICES OTHER

$32,713.91

$32,713.91

THIRD PARTY UPS RELOCATION $17,803.64

1 WSRV-QDR113598-OO PRODUCT SYMMETRA PX SYPD

$17,803.64

40KW-PDU 5X8 POWER MODULE INSTALLATION SERVICE $484.64 $484.64

111. THE DETERMNATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS

BASED ON THE FOLLOWNG (select all that apply):

ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

l . RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

Explain what rights are restricted, H'hv the restrictive rights make the required item or service available from onlv one source, and l,vhv another company ('0111d not satisfy the Government •s need.

2. EXCLUSIVE LICENSNG AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding the item or service is only availablefrom the ()EM.

OR

Identifv the technical representative( s) for the item or service. Provide epide.nce of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document. NOTE: Ifthere is more than one distributor/authorized technical representative./br an OEM part, then Part B, o

BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE is applicable, and Pan A, ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE should be left blank).

3. OTHER REASONS. Other rea.son not identified above. Provide details on mission impact i] requirement is not solicitedfrom only source.

B. X BRAND NAME

Item required must be a brand name, product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

The existing Dell EMC/APC proprietary components currently being used will interface directly with the proposed Dell/EMC UPS Server System. Dell cable connections will provide data streams to Range Control Operations Center systems, enabling the monitoring of Camp Lejeune Live Fire Ranges. The proposed computer system hardware addition and software will manage network functions providing critical information to the Blackburn Range Controllers for conducting Safe Live Fire Range Operations.

The system will provide scalable monitoring software that collects, organizes and distributes critical device information, providing a comprehensive view of equipment and network. Analyzes sensor readings to identify problematic trends before they escalate.

C. X_URGENTAND COMPELLING. 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 number of sources 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 processing time would 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 following:

l . Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

The proposed computer system hardware addition and software will manage network functions providing critical information to the Blackburn Range Controllers for conducting Safe Live Fire Range Operations. The system will provide scalable monitoring software that collects, organizes and distributes critical device information, providing a comprehensive view of equipment and network. Analyzes sensor readings to identify problematic trends before they escalate.

4. Aplain the tntpact to the mission if the daze above is nol met, anv çpecial ctrcumstancey or conditions that exist which validate the requiremem as "urgent. " estimated production lead lime jor the item. etc

These systems provide critical monitoring tools to assist the Range Control Operators with information pertaining to the safety of training ranges on Camp Lejeune. Failures of these systems would cause the training on board Camp Lejeune to cease until which time the ranges are deemed safe to train units, or until monitoring systems are restored. All of the training conducted on Camp Lejeune must comply with DA PAM 385-63, BO 3570.1C and TC25-8 which mandates these monitoring tools.

5. Ifappropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

Without proper replacement servers and support needed, Range Control Operations runs the risk of critical system failures. If critical system failures were to become a reality, Range Control Operations would lose several monitoring and information gathering tools that inform the Range Control operators of dangers in the Range Control Live Fire Ranges.

V. CERTIFICATIONS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date