Brand Name Justification signed Redacted.pdf

Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 21 CONS/PKB Peterson AFB, Colorado

Project/Program Name: SSDP MATHWORKS

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: TBD

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Mathworks provides software and licenses for critical technical solutions that are approved from a source perspective and compatible with all tool sets in use across SSDP networks. Specific licenses are referenced in quote renewal: Q 116933461- Master License 31382992, and includes several perpetual and individual licenses forms.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The MATLAB toolset is the current method of data mining that is utilized by the SSDP. This software is used in the current SSDP baseline systems. The users of the SW environment and tools are compatible out of the box for this unique software set that provides critical mathematical and technical information for the SSDP scientists. There are no other ready out of the box tools sets that meet the existing capability for plug and play. These licenses enable the SSDP to receive critical updates of the tools to assist in the refinement of the mission technical solutions. The company meets Supply Chain risk assessment for USA technical solutions. The SSDP renewal and maintenance contracts have been consolidated in an effort to obtain the best value for the SSDP missions and save the government funds in the long-term.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Mathworks has multiple resellers of the MATLAB toolset. We will post an RFQ on Beta.SAM in order to achieve the highest amount of competition. Mathworks has confirmed that they are not on GSA schedules, and although one of their resellers does have a schedule, the highest level of competition will be achieved posting publicly.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

When systems are re-capped, all options for new equipment and technology are reviewed and compared to the latest NIST/ Information Assurance (IA) requirements and approved product lists/vendors. The IA compliance assessment requires a mandatory 3 yr review, which would assist in the determination of any other product availability.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

25-Mar-2020

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Sheri L. Burks, NH-04, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

BURKS.SHERI.L.1368162201

Digitally signed by

BURKS.SHERI.L.1368162201

Date: 2020.03.25 05:39:11 -06'00'