C14 Redacted BNJ.pdf

SUBJ: BRA N D NA ME JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE TACLANE BRAND ENCRYPTORS FOR SECURE

DEFENSE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING NETWORK (SDREN)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”

This is a brand name justification. Contracting activity is Naval Sea Systems Command Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price order, on a brand specific basis, to acquire Inline Network Encryptors.

NSWCPCD currently utilizes a direct connection to the Secure Defense Research and Engineering Network (SDREN).

The Inline Network Encryptors (INE) are necessary to have end-to-end secure connection on the Research Development Test and Evaluation Classified (RDTEc) network. Competition will be limited to authorized distributors and resellers of TACLANE brand encryptors.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

This requirement is to purchase the following:

Manufacturer # Description Quantity

FX1GSMLTO-1 TACLANE-FLEX Customizable Encryption Platform – 1 Gb/s Bundle Fully tactical 2 Gb/s (aggregate) HAIPE INE with key, algorithm and protocol agility and the ability to provide additional security services.

Includes Agile VLAN and TTS software. Also Includes: (1) RJ-45 10/100/1000 BaseT cable, ((2) 1000 Base-LX Single Mode Pluggable Optics (LC connector), (1) Standard Power Adapter, (1) Spare CIK with tag, 5 year hardware/ software warranty and General Dynamics 24/7 Help Desk Support.

(Encryptor P/N: 02-2842264-3)

10 EA

10GSMLTO-2 TACLANE®-10G Cyber Capable Encryptor Bundle – Single Mode Line rate 20 Gb/s (aggregate) INE with simultaneous Suite A/B and HAIPE® v4.1/ IPMEIR 1.0 agility and single mode interfaces. Includes (1) RJ-45 10/100/1000 BaseT Cable, (2) SFP+ Long Haul Single Mode Transceivers with cables, (2) power cables, (1) spare CIK with tag, 5 year hardware/software warranty and General Dynamics 24/7 Help Desk Support.

Also includes Agile VLAN Software and Trusted Sensor Software.

(Encryptor P/N: 02-2830781-2)

1 EA

MC-106B TACLANE Rack Mount Shelf Kit - 19” Rack mount that securely mounts a combination of the following products without power supplies: (2) TACLANE-1G or TACLANE-ES10 units; (1) TACLANE-1G or TACLANE- ES10 and (1) TACLANE-Micro/C100/FLEX; or (2) TACLANE-Micro/C100/FLEX units. (P/N: 10-2834442-1)

10 EA

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.00.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), 10 U.S.C.

2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(C).

TACLANE brand encryption is the only brand of equipment that will meet the Government’s needs for the following reasons. TACLANE-FLEX encryption is the only commercially available encryption platform that meets Code 1041’s requirements. The TACLANE-Flex Inline Network Encryptors (INE) are necessary to have end-to-end secure connection on the Research Development Test and Evaluation Classified (RDTEc) network. TACLANE Encryptors are the only brand that is highly maintainable, High Assurance Type 1 certified and National Security Agency (NSA) certified. In addition, NSWC PCD already has a substantial investment in the TACLANE INE equipment across the RDTEc network. Use of alternate equipment may introduce new or change existing parameters that may severely degrade or erode the RDTEc network. Therefore alternate equipment is not authorized and completely unusable.

Therefore, it is imperative that the TACLANE brand encryptors are acquired to meet Government needs.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

This requirement will be synopsized on the Contract Opportunities website at sam.gov per FAR Part 5.2. No additional market research was conducted for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above, because TACLANE encryptors are the only brand of equipment that will meet the Government’s needs.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, TACLANE brand encryptors are the only brand of equipment that will meet the Government’s needs.