DD Form 2579 NetApp Maintenance Renewal.pdf

SMALL BUSINESS COORDINATION RECORD

(See DFARS PGI 253.219-70 for form completion instructions.)

1. CONTROL NO.

(Optional)

2. PURCHASE REQUEST/

REQUISITION NO.

3. TOTAL ESTIMATED

VALUE (With options)

4a. PIID b. PIID 2 (If applicable)

5. SUPPLEMENTARY PIID

6a. CONTRACT SPECIALIST/BUYER NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) b. DODAAC c. OFFICE SYMBOL

d. EMAIL ADDRESS e. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code)

7a. ITEM AND/OR SERVICE DESCRIPTION

b. PRODUCT OR SERVICE CODE c. NAICS CODE d. SIZE STANDARD

#EMPLOYEES DOLLARS

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/DELIVERY DATES (Including options) 9. PURPOSE OF COORDINATION

Initial Coordination Withdrawal Change

10. RECOMMENDATION (X all that apply)

a. SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE b. SECTION 8(a) 100% Partial % Competitive Sole Source

c. HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS ZONE (HUBZone)

SMALL BUSINESS

d. SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

Competitive Sole Source Competitive Sole Source

e. ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB) SET-ASIDE

f. WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER

WOSB PROGRAM SET-ASIDE

Competitive Sole Source Competitive Sole Source

g. OTHER SET-ASIDE (Cite authority, e.g., FAR 26.202-1 or 6.208; or

DFARS 226.71)

h. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION NOT

PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED

i. FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (Complete block 13) j. MULTIPLE AWARD: Contract Delivery/Task Order

HUBZONE PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE

(Ref. FAR 19.1307)

Reserves (FAR 19.5) (List type(s) of small business, e.g., WOSB, SDVOSB)

11a. MARKET RESEARCH/ACQUISITION PLAN

b. SYNOPSIS REQUIRED c. SMALL BUSINESS PROGRESS PAYMENTS Yes No (Provide FAR 5.202 exception)

(NOTE: Synopsis not required if <$15,000; see FAR 5.101(a)(1).) and BR 05 Yes No

12. CONSOLIDATED OR BUNDLED (X as applicable)

a. CONSOLIDATED REQUIREMENT (Attach required documentation per DFARS 207.170.)

b. BUNDLED REQUIREMENT (Attach required documentation per FAR 7.107 including benefit analysis.)

Yes Yes

No No

13. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIRED (X one) Yes No

DD FORM 2579, AUG 2015 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE.

JAN 2024

https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual https://www.census.gov/naics/?99967 https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/dfars/PGI%20253_219.htm#P17_137 https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/Table%20of%20Size%20Standards_Effective%20December%2019%2C%202022_508%20%281%29_0.pdf

14. ACQUISITION HISTORY

a. IS THIS A NEW REQUIREMENT?

Yes (Proceed to Block 15) No (Continue to Blocks a(1) through (10), marking all that apply for the immediately preceding acquisition.)

(1) SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (2) SECTION 8(a) 100% Partial % Competitive Sole Source

(3) HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS ZONE (HUBZone)

SMALL BUSINESS

(4) SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

SDVOSB)

(5) ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-OWNED SMALL (6) WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) ELIGIBLE

BUSINESS (EDWOSB) SET-ASIDE UNDER WOSB PROGRAM SET-ASIDE

(7) OTHER SET-ASIDE (Cite authority, e.g., FAR 26.202-1 or 6.208; or

DFARS 226.71)

(8) OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION NOT

PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED

(9) FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (Complete block 13) (10) MULTIPLE AWARD: Contract Delivery/Task Order

HUBZONE PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE

(Ref. FAR 19.1307)

Reserves (FAR 19.5) (List type(s) of small business, e.g., WOSB, SDVOSB)

b. PREVIOUSLY CONSOLIDATED OR BUNDLED?

(1) CONSOLIDATED Yes No (2) BUNDLED Yes No

c. DETAILS OF PREVIOUS AWARD(S) (List details requested in instructions. Attach additional page(s) if necessary.)

15. CONTRACTING OFFICER

a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) b. EMAIL ADDRESS

c. SIGNATURE d. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)

16. SMALL BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL/SMALL BUSINESS DIRECTOR REVIEW

Concur

Non-concur

a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) b. EMAIL ADDRESS

c. SIGNATURE d. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD) e. DATE ACQUISITION PACKAGE PROVIDED TO SBA (FAR 19.202-1(e)) (YYYYMMDD)

f. SMALL BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL/SMALL BUSINESS DIRECTOR REMARKS

17. SBA PROCUREMENT CENTER REPRESENTATIVE REVIEW

Concur

Non-concur

a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) b. EMAIL ADDRESS

c. SIGNATURE d. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)

e. SBA PROCUREMENT CENTER REPRESENTATIVE REMARKS

18. CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW

Concur with PCR recommendation a. SIGNATURE b. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)

Reject PCR recommendation

c. CONTRACTING OFFICER REMARKS

DD FORM 2579 (BACK), AUG 2015

Competitive Sole Source Competitive Sole Source

Van Orden, Barry, C.

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NOTE: If a Justification was approved for the preceding acquisition, a copy of the approved Justification for the predecessor action must be included in the staff package for approval of the instant Justification. This applies to Justification staff packages that are submitted for review and approval at a level above the contracting officer. The predecessor Justification will be used as a reference document by the approving official.

Is this a new or amended J&A Document? New Amended ( Prior to Award Only! )

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

Funding level for this acquisition: >SAT and < $750K > $750K and < $15M

Contracting Activity: AFTC/PZZG

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1S0AS4025A001

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center - Det 6 OL-EC / NetApp Maintenance Extension

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): Other Contracting

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

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3403, Special Emergency Procurement Authority (41 U.S.C. 1903)

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $731,172 Justification Type: Class Individual

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Date Project Lead / Program Mgr / Requiring Activity Deborah Zickafoose

419 FLTS /661-275-6041

Signature

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Date Contracting Officer Adam R. Confer, Contracting Officer

AFTC/PZZG/661-277-3932

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APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date Contracting Officer Adam R. Confer, Contracting Officer

AFTC/PZZG/661-277-3932

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I. Contracting Activity.

The Contracting organization that is responsible for the proposed contract action is the United States Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Flight Test Contracting. AFTC/PZZG, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185. The Contracting Officer for this acquisition is Adam R. Confer. The Purchase Request number for this requirement is F1S0AS4025A001.

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

This acquisition is a Brand Name Commercial Acquisition that is anticipated to result in the award of a new Firm-Fixed Price contract. The required items are needed in order to continue support of the current mission of the Air Force Operation Test and Evaluation Center-Det-6 OL-EC. This acquisition is for the purchase of Hardware Support Renewal for the AFOTEC JOTT Classified POD Enclaves and its associated NetApp storage systems and interconnecting network devices.

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

CLIN structure to include all items on each CLIN:

CLIN 0001-- Period of Performance is from Feb 2024 to 31 July 2024.

CLIN 1001-- Period of Performance is from 1 Aug 2024 to 31 Jan 2025.

CLIN 2001-- Period of Performance is from 1 Feb 2025 to 31 July 2025.

CLIN 3001-- Period of Performance is from 1 Aug 2025 to 31 Jan 2026.

CLIN 4001-- Period of Performance is from 1 Feb 2026 to 31 July 2026.

CLIN 5001-- Period of Performance is from 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Jan 2027.

CS-SUPPORTMANAGEMENT Supplemental Support Management: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price: $0.00 Estimated Total: $0.00 CS-R-NRD2-Y Non Returnable Disk Plus,Renewal: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price: $2,853.08. Estimated Total:

$5,706.16 CS-SEC-NBD-VA Support Edge Secure Next Bus Day On-site,VA, Post Warranty: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price:

$1,603.43 Estimated Total: $3,206.86 CS-WARRANTYEXTENSION-VA Warranty Extension,VA: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price: $12,565.50. Estimated Total:

$25,313.00 CS-SUPPORTMANAGEMENT Supplemental Support Management: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price: $0.00 Estimated Total: $0.00 CS-R-NRD2-Y Non Returnable Disk Plus,Renewal: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price: $2,853.08. Estimated Total:

$5,706.16 2 ea. CS-SEC-NBD-VA Support Edge Secure Next Bus Day On-site,VA, Post Warranty: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price:

$1,603.43 Estimated Total: $3,206.86 CS-WARRANTYEXTENSION- VA Warranty Extension,VA: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price: $12. 565.50. Estimated Total:

$25,313.00 2 ea. CS-R-NRD2-VA Non Returnable Disk Plus, Renewal,VA: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price: $212.96. Estimated Total: $425.92 2 ea. CS-SEC-NBD-VA Support Edge Secure Next Bus Day On-site,VA: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price: $13,139.65 Estimated Total: $26,279.30 2 ea. CS-R-NRD2-VA Non Returnable Disk Plus, Renewal,VA: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price: $212.96. Estimated Total: $425.92 2 ea. CS-SEC-NBD-VA Support Edge Secure Next Bus Day On-site,VA: Qty 2. Estimated Unit Price: $13,139.65 Estimated Total: $26,279.30

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Estimated Total Per Year: $121,862.48

Estimated Total Cost: $731,172.00

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).

To ensure proper support and ensure warranty validity, the selected vendor must be a certified NetApp Authorized Professional Services Partner (APSP) with NetApp Certified engineers (NCIE).

The primary requirement for maintaining a large amount of storage as is relying on the Enterprise level storage solution maintenance, and around the clock availability in the case of a hardware or system failure.

Renewal of the requested support contract will allow JOTT to continue to process mission critical data without the fear of data loss or compromise due to a hardware failure. New or different hardware could be incompatible with the current storage solutions and cause loss of mission and test essential data.

NetApp has achieved high levels of U. S. Government authorized Common Criteria Certification (CCC) and is an active member of the Lockheed Martin Cyber Security Technology Alliance. This is an important distinction for F-35 flight test. Due to the joint-service, multi-national nature of the program, security is a prime factor in selecting technology, particularly technology designed to hold the many security levels and caveats of F-35 flight test data.

Due to the potential loss of data resulting from an unforeseeable hardware or system failure or an unforeseen incompatibility with a different brand of software it would not be in the JOTT's best interest for this equipment to be supported by other brands incompatible with the JOTT hardware configuration, which includes the NetApp software.

The AFOTEC DET6 OL-EC IT Integrator and Network Design Engineer solicited research from several vendors to determine the best solution in terms of performance, scalability, reliability and flexibility. NetApp SAN storage equipment is already in place, and would present a delta or major variable when considering the final costs. Red8 has a proven track record maintaining and servicing integrated systems and NetApp storage devices.

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

Due to the performance requirements and software compatibility issues, no actions are planned except continued market research and synopsis if future requirements are identified. Continued surveillance of the marketplace will be conducted to identify additional potential sources for future requirements. Before any subsequent acquisition for this type of test equipment is made, every reasonable attempt will be made to remove or overcome any barriers.

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

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The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for this acquisition will be fair and reasonable, and the proposal will be evaluated using price analysis for commercial items in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3. The proposed price will be compared against any other companies or agencies that may have previously purchased the same or similar items. These items have determined to be commercial items; therefore, IAW FAR 15.403-4. certified cost and pricing data is not required. However, other than certified cost and pricing data will 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.

Internet searches and mission partner knowledge of the systems were the primary methods of determining that NetApp systems and hardware is the only system capable of providing the specific requested items.

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

Congruency and compatibility must be kept between new and exisitng systems, X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

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 meet the organizations hardware requirements, while ensuring product compatibility with current NetApp Renewal Systems. The program manager and acquisition specialist will continue to perform market research in seeking other suppliers that can provide future requirements to promote the CICA of 1984.

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.

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NOTE: If a Justification was approved for the preceding acquisition, a copy of the approved Justification for the predecessor action must be included in the staff package for approval of the instant Justification. This applies to Justification staff packages that are submitted for review and approval at a level above the contracting officer. The predecessor Justification will be used as a reference document by the approving official.

Is this a new or amended J&A Document?

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Funding level for this acquisition:

Authority:

Justification Type:

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APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a))

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I. Contracting Activity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

Specific Guidance for Completing this Template

I. Contracting Activity. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1))

Fully identify the contracting agency and organizational activity responsible for the proposed contracting action.

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2))

State whether the action will be awarded as a new contract or by modification to an existing contract (identify contract number) and identify the type contract planned (FAR 12.207 and DFARS 212.207).

An individual Justification cannot be used to support more than one contract irrespective of the quantities or the dollar value stated therein. If a proposed contract will contain unpriced options (including NTE prices), those options must be supported by a separate Justification prior to option exercise or the Justification supporting the basic contract must be a Class Justification. For Class Justification situations (covers more than one contract) where the number of contracts in the class can be identified: (1) Provide a brief general description of actions; (2) identify the supplies and services that are being acquired; and (3) for each contract in the class identify the contractor, estimated value, type of contract and rationale for contract length, and estimated award date. Where the same information applies to more than one contract within the class, it need only be stated one time.

III. Description of the supplies/services required to meet agency needs. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3))

Specifically describe the supplies and/or services to be acquired, the total estimated value of the acquisition - including options (provide cost estimate by year and, for class Justifications, by contract action), and the estimated delivery dates/periods of performance If commodities are being procured, provide quantities. All contract line items (CLIN) -- e.g., technical data, support equipment, support services, etc. -- should be listed. If all of the ancillary requirements associated with a particular item are not specifically described in the Justifications, those ancillary requirements cannot be included in the resulting contract and would require a second Justification. Also, state the type of appropriation (e.g., 3010, 3400) that will be used to fund each requirement listed.

If approval for more than one fiscal year requirement is needed, give the rationale for this request. Generally, the scope of these actions is limited to current requirements only, so that actions may be taken to facilitate competition for out-year requirements.

In some cases, there are no feasible actions that could develop future competition, and it is reasonable to seek approval for more than one fiscal year's requirements.

For ID/IQ or requirements contracts, use the maximum dollar value of the total estimated orders as the estimated Justification dollar value.

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4))

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority). (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5))

Provide, in narrative form, a detailed explanation supporting and clearly relating to the conditions described by the FAR for using the particular authority cited. This section is normally the most detailed part of the justification as the essence of the justification is presented here. For acquisitions that include both supplies and services, separately justify the use of the authority for the services and supplies.

Contracting without providing for full and open competition shall not be justified on the basis of lack of advance planning by the requiring activity or concerns related to the amount of funds available (e.g., funds will expire) (10 U.S.C. 3204)

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

(FAR 6.303-2(b)(6))

Describe all efforts taken (or to be to be taken) to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable under the circumstances. Although Market Research is covered in Section VIII, the information in Section VI should correlate with the Market Research described in Section VI. The following issues should be addressed in this paragraph:

Sources Sought Synopsis (used as part of market research). If a sources sought synopsis was issued, state the date the synopsis was issued and a brief description of its content. If any responses were received, describe in detail the results of the screening process and the rationale for determining the unacceptability of any synopsis respondents. Reference FAR 13.105, Synopsis and Posting Requirements.

Other Actions. In this paragraph, discuss any other actions taken or planned to facilitate competition for this acquisition. The discussion should include actions tried or considered even if the actions were unsuccessful. If the efforts were unsuccessful, so state and describe why.

Qualifying Country Sources. If qualifying country sources have expressed interest, but are to be excluded, provide supporting rationale.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7))

Include a statement by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable and provide the basis for this determination. The steps that will be taken to ensure the final contract price will be fair and reasonable are also described here. Describe the extent of cost or price analysis anticipated including the requirements for certified cost or pricing data, technical evaluations, and audits.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or explain why market research was not conducted. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8))

Generally, some form of market research should be conducted. Discuss any market research conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10 and describe results of that research. Market research is any effort undertaken to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist and to determine if commercial items or non-developmental items are either available or can be modified so that they will satisfy the agency's needs. Market research should be focused not only on identifying alternate sources, but also on alternate equipment or substitutes that might fulfill the Government needs with only minor modification. Regardless of the approach used, the results should provide a high level of confidence that no other qualified sources exist.

When other exceptions from the requirement to obtain full and open competition are relied upon, the market research might be limited to an examination of the acquisition history and experience with the marketplace under previous acquisitions for the same or similar items.

If no market research was conducted, so state and provide the rationale.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)(i))

Provide any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, including an explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, statements of objectives, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed, are not being developed, are not being used, or are not available.

X. List of sources, if any, that expressed interest in the acquisition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10))

If a sources sought synopsis was done and all interested sources are included in Section VI, it is acceptable to state, “See Section VI above.”

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. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11))

Describe any actions taken or to be taken to foster competition for future acquisitions of the supplies or services being acquired. Describe potential actions that could be taken to remove the barriers to competition that have been identified in the justification and include a milestone schedule, where available, for accomplishing these actions. For example, if a follow-on competitive acquisition is planned, so state and provide the planned award date, or state that the Government will attempt to acquire rights in technical data and computer software sufficient to compete follow-on acquisitions as a priced option in the contract action that is the subject of this Justification, or (if applicable) state how the Government intends to challenge nonconforming markings on technical data and computer software delivered to it under previous contracts so those markings can be removed in order that the technical data and computer software may be used in support of a follow-on competitive acquisition, or describe plans to qualify additional sources.

Address efforts to ensure competition for future spare parts and maintenance in support of systems or equipment covered by the justification, even when these acquisitions will be accomplished by other organizations. Include a discussion on available breakout data.

If no actions are planned, so state and provide reasons. If approval is sought for more than one year, explain why a sole source effort is required for the planned time duration.

For a non-competitive follow-on acquisition to a previous award for the same supply or service supported by a Justification citing the same authority, include a discussion of the actions planned to overcome barriers to competition established in the previous justification, the status of those actions, and the results of those actions. The approval authority shall determine whether the planned actions were completed. If the planned actions were not completed, the justification for the follow-on acquisition shall be approved by the approval authority one-level above the approval authority for the previous justification (see FAR 13.501(a)(2)). If the previous justification was approved by the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), the approval remains at the SPE level.

[DFARS 213.501(a) and DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(S-70)(ii)]

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(12))

As evidenced by his/her signature, the contracting officer has determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel. (FAR 6.303-2(c))

As evidenced by their signatures, the technical and/or requirements personnel have certified that any supporting data contained herein, which is their responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity/ Organization: AFTC/PZZG Purchase Request/

Identification Number: F1S0AS4025A001

Project/Program Name:

Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center - Det 6 OL-EC F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Operational Test and Evaluation

Estimated Contract Cost (Include Options): $731,172

Report Date: Jan 24, 2024 Projected Period of Performance: Feb 2024 - Jan 2027

Market Research Start Date: Jan 24, 2024 NAICS: 513210

Market Research End Date: Mar 26, 2024 PSC/FSC: 7A21

Section B: Product or Service Description Request NetApp Hardware Support Renewal for the next 3 years with renewals every 6 months.

The deliverable is the FlexPod support for the JOTT network attached storage systems.

This hardware Support Renewal is for AFOTEC JOTT classified POD enclaves, and its associated Netapp storage systems and interconnecting network devices. The hardware is utilized across three (3) different networks within the JOTT Area of Responsibility.

CLIN structure to include all items on each CLIN:

CLIN 0001-- Period of Performance is from Feb 2024 to 31 July 2024.

CLIN 1001-- Period of Performance is from 1 Aug 2024 to 31 Jan 2025.

CLIN 2001-- Period of Performance is from 1 Feb 2025 to 31 July 2025.

CLIN 3001-- Period of Performance is from 1 Aug 2025 to 31 Jan 2026.

CLIN 4001-- Period of Performance is from 1 Feb 2026 to 31 July 2026.

CLIN 5001-- Period of Performance is from 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Jan 2027.

2 ea. CS-SUPPORTMANAGEMENT Supplemental Support Management @ 2 ea. CS-R-NRD2-Y Non Returnable Disk Plus,Renewal @ = total 2 ea. CS-SEC-NBD-VA Support Edge Secure\00A0 Next Bus Day Onsite,VA @ = total 2 ea. CS-WARRANTYEXTENSION-VA Warranty Extension,VA @ = total 2 ea. CS-SUPPORTMANAGEMENT Supplemental Support Management @ 2 ea. CS-R-NRD2-Y Non Returnable Disk Plus,Renewal @ = total 2 ea. CS-SEC-NBD-VA Support Edge Secure\00A0 Next Bus Day Onsite,VA @ = total 2 ea. CS-WARRANTYEXTENSION- VA Warranty Extension,VA @ = total 2 ea. CS-R-NRD2-VA Non Returnable Disk Plus, Renewal,VA @ = total 2 ea. CS-SEC-NBD-VA Support Edge Secure\00A0 Next Bus Day Onsite,VA @ = total 2 ea. CS-R-NRD2-VA Non Returnable Disk Plus, Renewal,VA @ = total 2 ea. CS-SEC-NBD-VA Support Edge Secure\00A0 Next Bus Day Onsite,VA @ = total

Estimated Total Cost: $731,172.00

Section C: Background Joint Strike Fighter Operational Test and Evaluation (JSF OT&E) requires analysis of hundreds of Terabytes (TB) of data within a

2 Jun 2022 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 2 of 6 number of special access program facilities (SAPFs). The storage systems identified above are necessary to house the raw data from the aircraft and outside sources to enable the JSF OT&E engineers to effectively evaluate flight science and mission systems characteristics. The results and outputs from the engineering effort are stored on the NAS, as well as any reports generated from analysis of the data. The reports and supporting data must be available throughout the flight test program. Due to the special access requirements of the program, there are three separate classifications of data, requiring three identical maintenance contracts.

Section D: Performance Requirements The primary requirement for maintaining a large amount of storage as previously mentioned is relying on the Enterprise level storage solution maintenance, and around the clock availability. Renewal of the above indicated support will allow AFOTEC DET6 OL-EC to continue to process mission critical data without the fear of data loss or compromise due to a hardware or system failure.

Section E: Vendor Survey I. General Discussion

The AFOTEC DET6 OL-EC IT Integrator and Network Design Engineer solicited research from several vendors to determine the best solution in terms of performance, scalability, reliability and flexibility. NetApp SAN storage equipment is already in place, and would present a delta or major variable when considering the final costs. Red8 has a proven track record maintaining and servicing integrated systems and NetApp storage devices.

Buyer had determined these services cannot be provided by the AbilityOne program. ( www.abilityone.gov )

II. Process Information: (Identify the number of sources contacted in each category.)

Large Business Educational Institution Non-Profit

4 Small Business (Check box to show categories) Government Entity Other

III. Vendor Information

Name CAGE/DUNS Socioeconomic Status Location Point of Contact

3DCAD Printer Inc 6SXJ7/ NPBCAWTF9N81 Small Business/SDB

2480 Windy Hill Road SE Suite 108 Marietta, GA 30067

Ron Robinson ron@3dcadprinter.com 404-556-8828

Vendor Capabilities:

This vendor is an authorized NetApp reseller and maintenance partner capable of fulfilling the stated requirement.

Vendor Past Performance:

No known past performance at EAFB.

2 Jun 2022 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 3 of 6

Protus Consulting LLC 9QJC8/ U7W2XXA961G7 Small Business/SDB 42466 Regal Wood Dr

Brambleton, VA 20148

Paul Holt paulholt@protusconsultancy.c om 571-299-7047

This vendor is an authorized NetApp reseller and maintenance partner capable of fulfilling the stated requirement.

Kaiva Services, LLC 8N8Q5/

CDBFJXPN7KL5

Small Business/SDB/ HUBZone

6060 W. 3650 N Ste Ivins, UT 84738

Desiere Genet desier.genet@kaivacorp.com 918-394-4450

This vendor is an authorized NetApp reseller and maintenance partner capable of fulfilling the stated requirement.

XS International, Inc.

0T5L0/

NQMMYZVJSDA4 Small Business 1005 Alderman Dr, STE Alpharetta, GA 30005

Clayton Hirsh chirsh@xsnet.com 412-266-8679

This vendor is an authorized NetApp reseller and maintenance partner capable of fulfilling the stated requirement.

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Section F: Product Data NetApp storage systems offer transparent flexibility,enabling IT departments to move from small to midsize or large storage systems as data volumes grow. Using a unified storage architecture, NetApp solutions create a single, end-to-end foundation for dynamic data management that can scale from small to very large storage capacity without sacrificing application performance or service levels.

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Section G: Environmental Impact Considerations and Certification Requirements No known environmental regulations or product certification requirements exist for this acquisition.

Section H: Commercial Opportunities This acquisition is commercial IAW the definition in FAR 2.101. This equipment is commercially available to the general public and is not unique to the military environment.

Section I: Industry Standards, Commercial Business Practices Standard industry and commercial business practices apply.

Section J: Technology Trends & Technology Insertion Opportunities Many Federal Government as well as State and Local Government entities rely on the capabilities and functionality provided by NetApp storage Systems.

Section K: Small Business Opportunities This acquisition will be Total Small Business Set-Aside.

The RFQ will be available all small businesses when posted on Sam.gov.

2 Jun 2022 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 5 of 6

Section L: Terms and Conditions There are no known special terms and conditions associated with this acquisition.

Section M: Government's Presence/Leverage In the Market The government presence/leverage in the market is neither unique nor substantive. The government customer is considered a buyer among many.

In the mass storage market, the Government is one buyer among many. There are a number of large NetApp data centers, including:

• Google Mail - 5 PetaBytes

• Aegon Group - 5.5 PetaBytes

• JPL - 1 PetaByte

• Los Angeles DWP - 1.2 PetaBytes

• NBC Universal - 2 Petabytes

Note: 1 Petabyte (PB) equals 1000 Terabytes (TB)

Section N: Conclusions and Recommendations There is a great deal of engineering and integration required and a significant degree of risk if the chosen vendor is unable to perform, either during the initial installation and configuration or throughout the life cycle of the system. Adhering to the requirements under “Small Business Opportunities” will mitigate this risk. The F-35 Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) program is currently projected beyond 2023. Selecting a vendor who is unqualified to maintain these sophisticated systems will put the program at risk in the out-years, and must be avoided.

RFI was posted on SAM.gov with a closing date of 23 February 2024. There is a great deal of engineering and integration required and a significant degree of risk if the chosen vendor is unable to perform, either during the initial installation and configuration or throughout the life cycle of the system. The F-35 Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) program is currently projected beyond 2023. Selecting a vendor who is unqualified to maintain these sophisticated systems will put the program at risk in the out-years, and must be avoided.

Recomending that we proceed with a 100% Small Business Set-Aside RFQ on SAM.gov for this requirement. A RFI turned up no possible sources via GSA. This is a Brand Name Acquisition to NetApp software and hardware.

Section O: Market Research Techniques Used I. Methods

Internet Searches Sources Sought

Industry Days Request for Information (RFI)

SAM.gov One-on-One Industry Sessions

Trade Journals/Shows Government Contacts (SME in specific Markets, Other People with experience with this product/service)

Conducting Site Visits Contacting known source of products or services

2 Jun 2022 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 6 of 6

Government Databases (FPDS-NG, FAPISS, PPIRS, CPS, GSA, SBA Databases etc...)

Reviewed results of recent market research on similar or identical requirements

Draft Solicitation or Statement of Work Obtaining Source Lists

Contacted Small Business Office Other (Please Identify):

II. Describe the details regarding the various methods indicated above that were used to arrive at the market research findings.

This Market Research report is the result of many hours of Internet searches. Some influence from past experience was factored in with current customer reports. For example, The Netapp solution engineered by Red8™, meets all Government requirements and is the best technical solution for this project. This is for a renewal for a part of the SAN solution and based on the recommendation from Red8™.

Section P: Market Research Approval

The above market research documentation is complete and accurate and represents an appropriate level of review for the complexity of the requirement.

Date Mar 26, 2024

Typed Name, Rank, Title of Contracting Officer

ADAM CONFER, NH-III

AFTC/PZZG, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

Date

Mar 26, 2024

Typed Name, Rank, Title of Program Manager

Patricia Castillo

Signature of Program Manager

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity/Organization:

Purchase Request/Identification Number:

Project/Program Name:

Estimated Contract Cost (Include Options):

Report Date:

Projected Period of Performance:

Market Research Start Date:

NAICS:

Market Research End Date:

PSC/FSC:

Section B: Product or Service Description

Section C: Background

Section D: Performance Requirements

Section E: Vendor Survey

I. General Discussion

II. Process Information: (Identify the number of sources contacted in each category.)

Large Business

Educational Institution

Non-Profit

Government Entity

Other

III. Vendor Information

Name

CAGE/DUNS

Socioeconomic Status

Location

Point of Contact

Vendor Capabilities:

Vendor Past Performance:

Section F: Product Data

Section G: Environmental Impact Considerations and Certification Requirements

Section H: Commercial Opportunities

Section I: Industry Standards, Commercial Business Practices

Section J: Technology Trends & Technology Insertion Opportunities

Section K: Small Business Opportunities

Section L: Terms and Conditions

Section M: Government's Presence/Leverage In the Market

Section N: Conclusions and Recommendations

Section O: Market Research Techniques Used

I. Methods

Internet Searches

Sources Sought

Industry Days

Request for Information (RFI)

SAM.gov

One-on-One Industry Sessions

Trade Journals/Shows

Government Contacts (SME in specific Markets, Other People with experience with this product/service)

Conducting Site Visits

Contacting known source of products or services

Government Databases (FPDS-NG, FAPISS, PPIRS, CPS, GSA, SBA Databases etc...)

Reviewed results of recent market research on similar or identical requirements

Draft Solicitation or Statement of Work

Obtaining Source Lists

Contacted Small Business Office

II. Describe the details regarding the various methods indicated above that were used to arrive at the market research findings.

Section P: Market Research Approval

The above market research documentation is complete and accurate and represents an appropriate level of review for the complexity of the requirement.

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Buyer had determined these services cannot be provided by the AbilityOne program. ( www.abilityone.gov )

TextField1: NetApp storage systems offer transparent flexibility,enabling IT departments to move from small to midsize or large storage systems as data volumes grow. Using a unified storage architecture, NetApp solutions create a single, end-to-end foundation for dynamic data management that can scale from small to very large storage capacity without sacrificing application performance or service levels.

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