Brand Name Justification - High Sec Labs - KVM 8 Port - Redacted.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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I. Contracting Activity.

The contracting organization that is responsible for the proposed contract action is the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division, AFTC/PZZG, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA93524-1185. This is serving as a Brand Name Justification. Purchase Request number for this requirement is F1S0AN4212A001, The Contracting Officer for this action is Adam R. Confer.

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

This contract is expected to result in a Firm Fixed Price via SAM.gov.

Mission Partner is requesting to purchase High Sec Labs 8 Port KVM

CLIN 0001: High Sec Labs - Secure KVM 8-Port (#SC82PH-4) Qty 80

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

CLIN 0001: High Sec Labs - Secure KVM 8-Port (#SC82PH-4) Qty 80

Purchase Order: TBD

Estimated CLIN Price: $

Estimated Order Total: $

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

This acquisition is conducted under the Statutory Authority: FAR 13.501(a) - 41 USC 1901- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This authority allows other than full and open competition when the supplies or services requested by an agency are available from only one responsible source. This is a Brand Name Acquisition for High Sec Labs KVM 8 Port Combiners/ Switches.

The ADCTF is currently in the process of establishing a new facility located on Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This facility is intended to support the various upcoming Mission Requirements that the ADCTF will be supporting.

In order to be able to adequality and efficiently support the upcoming mission their will be a variety of networks that will be required within the ADCTF. To support the various networks that will be deployed in this environment, a device is required that can reduce the number of monitors, keyboards, mice, and other ancillary equipment within the environment. The required device must be able to display multiple high-networks simultaneously, while also allowing interactivity and maintaining physical separation of each system.

These are essential characteristics that are needed.

The Requirement for the KVM 8 Port Switches also comes with a critical security requirement. High Sec Labs KVM 8 Port Combiner/switches are the only brand of these switches that can satisfy the need from the Mission Partner. These switches are currently the only brand that can be located that are certified against NIAP Common Criteria PP4.0 PSD Protection Profile (SC82PH-4 Only). High Sec Labs KVMs are specifically certified and tested against being vulnerable to cyber-attacks that can comprise ADCFT systems. Other Brands of KVMs can be vulnerable to cyber-attacks, which would allow the free flow of data to adversary computers

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

March 2023 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 3 of 4March 2023 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 3 of 4 or technology that made their way in. The High Sec Labs KVM switches come with advanced security systems along with the NIAP certification. These advanced security features include tamper-proof designs, housing intrusion detection systems, and restricted USB access and functionality. All of these features help prevent unauthorized access and data leakage from air-gapped systems.

With the information above it has been determined that no other brand can satisfy agency needs. Other brands would either have to be modified or extensively tested against current security requirements and standards. This would come at a significant cost to the government that would not be recovered by the switch to a different brand.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Many avenues were explored during the Market Research Phase. A through search was conducted via GSA. A Request for Information was posted on August 2nd, 2024, at 1:25pm EDT with a response due date of August 6th, 2024 at 11:00am EDT. 21 vendors responded with no quotes as they do not have them on their current GSA schedules. 2 vendors did provide quotes; however, they were open market quotes not via a GSA schedule. NASA SEWP was checked, and no vendor had the required part number. With the above information listed, and 3 market research quotes provided from the Mission Partner that were acquired via open market, it was decided to post a 100% Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quote on SAM.GOV.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and Reasonable. This determination will be made via thorough price analysis for commercial items In Accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a). The proposed price will be evaluated against other companies that provided a quote In Accordance With FAR 13.106-3(a)(1). Certified cost and pricing date is not required In Accordance With FAR 15.403-4. However, other than certified cost and pricing date may be requested to aide in the price analysis.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

A through search was conducted via GSA. A Request for Information was posted on August 2nd, 2024, at 1:25pm EDT with a response due date of August 6th, 2024 at 11:00am EDT. 21 vendors responded with no quotes as they do not have them on their current GSA schedules. 2 vendors did provide quotes; however, they were open market quotes not via a GSA schedule. NASA SEWP was checked, and no vendor had the required part number.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

This acquisition is expected to result in a new Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. A request for Quote will be posted on SAM.gov to allow for any interest Small Business to provide a quote. A award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

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XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

In the future we will continue to monitor the market for alternate sources that can compare and meet the need as far as reliability with the equipment already established here at the 412 CTF. The IT/Acquisition specialist will continue to perform market research in seeking others suppliers that are able to supply.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.