Brand Name Justification.pdf

Small Purchase Brand name Mandatory Justification

(BigIP)

1. Identify the required supplies or services by keyword nomenclature and model or stock number, and quantity. Identify the proposed source.

Line LICN Number Part Number Description QTY

1 000000001021881853 F5-BIG-BT-I5820-DF Best Bundle i5820 FIPS 2

2 N/A F5-SVC-BIG-PRE-

HW233

Premium CAT HW233 6

3 000000001021888066 F5-SBS-BIG-IPI-5-3YR IP Intelligence License 2

4 000000001021881855 F5-SBS-BIG-SWG-6-

3YR

SWG License 2

5 000000001021881857 F5-ADD-BIG-SSLO-3 SSL Orchestrator License 2

6 N/A F5-SVC-BIG-

PRESW348

Premium CAT SW348 6

7 000000001021277667 F5-UPG-SFP+-R SFP+ Fiber Connector 8

8 000000001021277666 F5-UPG-AC-I5XXX Single 650W AC Power Supply 2

9 000000001019868904 F5-SVC-RMA-OPT RMA Removable Media 2

10 000000001021881859 F5-BIG-VE-BT-1G-V18 Best Bundle 1 Gbps 2

11 N/A F5-SVC-BIG-

PRESW181

Premium CAT SW181 6

12 000000001020713570 F5-ADD-BIG-VE-F-3 FIPS 140-2 Virtual License 2

13 N/A F5-SVC-BIG-

PRESW308

Premium CAT SW308 6

14 000000001021883221 F5-SBS-BIG-TC-3-1YR Threat Campaign License 2

15 N/A F5-CST-S Consulting - Hourly 160

16 N/A F5-CST-TE Consulting Travel and Expenses 2

17 000000001021883223 F5-SBS-

BIGVEIPI23YR

IP Intelligence License 3YR 2

18 N/A Shipping Shipping 1

2. What unique capabilities does the proposed contractor/manufacturer possess which make it the only one capable of satisfying this minimum requirement?

F5 BigIP is an application delivery networking technology for the deployment of web applications and the security, performance and availability of servers, data storage, and network resources. This procurement is for the purchase of ongoing maintenance for an existing production platform environment on the RDT&E Network. This is not a new purchase, rather continuation of required and mandated security patching and upgrades which is vital to ensure Information Assurance (IA) compliance and reporting. Installation of a new and different platform environment/brand of OS is simply beyond consideration due to the significant initial cost, training, certification, etc.

3. Which of these capabilities are mandatory?

ALL

4. Was a market search or other informal survey conducted? Describe your search or survey?

Yes, continuous and ongoing research from our IT & engineering staff reviewing and testing multiple products on the RDT&E network.

5. What material evidence exists that the Government would be injured if the noncompetitive procurement is not made?

The integrity of the RDT&E network would be at stake if new hardware configurations/platforms were introduced, particularly with staff unfamiliar with off-brands.

As such, the potential for introduction of IA vulnerabilities is significantly higher.

6. Provide the date by which the supplies or services must be delivered. How was this date determined?

No specified date.

7. What steps are being taken to foster competition in subsequent purchases for similar requirements? If none, why not?

Yes, continuous and ongoing research from our IT & engineering staff reviewing and testing RDT&E assets and their ability to function on our network and adhere to IA requirements.

ORIGINATOR'S CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations which are included here and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER'S APPROVAL

Based on the justification provided above, I approve this sole source purchase in accordance with

NAVSUPINST 4200.85D

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XAVIER.SCOTT.AN

THONY.1455631358

Digitally signed by

XAVIER.SCOTT.ANTHONY.1455631358

Date: 2021.05.05 13:46:28 -04'00'