Brand Name Justification HTB_Redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 material with fully developed hands on labs as well. We have used this lab environment for our final exams to truly test the understanding of our Midshipmen in the SCY major. This system is already used by 400+

Universities and 800+ Corporations. US Navy commands leveraging HTB include 10th Fleet, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COTF) and DISA. USNA also has an extensive STEM program that will benefit from this system as well – we support events all year long and STEM Camps for high school students from around the nation. We hope to be able to evolve and host cyber capture the Flag (CTF) events. Some of our graduates who entered the USN/USMC Cyber pipeline have reported validating some of the coursework at Fort Gordon which reflects the quality of our program and use of HTB.

In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

The item is peculiar to one manufacturer. USNA currently has used the platform with between 50 and 100+ software “seats” with solid educational value and student feedback. USNA has used this platform since AY21 and have fully integrated the labs into the coursework in SY401/40.

The following are provided as potential examples of reasons to support soliciting from a single source. If these items do not apply, the check-a-blocks may be deleted from the document. The user should include the appropriate rationale for the selected item(s).

☒ The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

USNA currently has used the platform with between 50 and 100+ software “seats”

☒ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

The item is peculiar to one manufacturer.

☐ These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Other information to support a sole source action:

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I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

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I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

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NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting

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