DOSAR 606.303-2 - LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (BRAND NAME) - Cisco Systems.pdf

Reference DOSAR 606.303-2

U.S. Consulate Hermosillo

M/GSO Procurement Section

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (BRAND NAME)

(OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES)

1. I recommend that U.S. Consulate General Hermosillo use a Limited-Source Brand Name justification for the acquisition of Non-Enterprise Network switches at the New Consulate Compound (NCC). The estimated cost is $38,000.00 USD.

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

The US Consulate General in Hermosillo seeks the procurement of four (4) client network switches and one (1) fiber distribution network switch. Approval is requested to limit brand name for soliciting and awarding a purchase order for the supplies described below.

3. Description of the supplies required to meet US Consulate Hermosillo needs.

The US Consulate General requires Cisco System switches/devices, which are the approved baseline for

Department of State Network by the IT Change Control Board (ITCCB) as standardization of technical equipment.

4. Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition:

41 U.S.C. 1901

41 U.S.C. 1903

41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(5)

5. Demonstration of Brand Name ’s unique qualifications.

Cisco is front leader of networking hardware and software for government agencies and organizations all over the world. And for the purpose of this network, devices must simply be approved in the ITCCB list (VITCCB R4 (state.sbu) and procured via approved resellers or Catalog as per Enterprise Network

Management (ENM).

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

ENM provides an extensive list of approved Cisco vendors or resellers. (Cisco Hardware Estimates and Order Fulfillment (sharepoint.com))

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

N/A. The purpose of this document is for the justification of Brand/Make, competition process will take place.

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

Market survey could be conducted to the list of 15 approved sellers if needed. As long as the device requested is the one quoted.

https://itccb.state.sbu/VITCCB_Reports/Reports/GITMReport https://usdos.sharepoint.com/sites/IRM-GRP/sm/ela/SitePages/CiscoHW_OrderFulfillment.aspx https://usdos.sharepoint.com/sites/IRM-GRP/sm/ela/SitePages/CiscoHW_OrderFulfillment.aspx

9. Any other facts supporting the use of Limited Sources Justification Brand Name

Cisco Systems network devices offer government agencies robust security features including access control lists (ACLs), firewall capabilities, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS). They provide advanced threat protection leveraging machine learning and big data analytics to detect and mitigate cyber threats in real-time. Cisco's integrated security ecosystem ensures seamless integration between various security technologies and compliance with regulatory requirements such as FISMA and NIST guidelines. The scalability and flexibility of Cisco solutions enable adaptation to evolving security threats. Secure connectivity options like VPN and SSL VPN ensure confidentiality and integrity of data across remote offices and mobile devices. Centralized management solutions streamline security operations and enhance visibility. Overall, Cisco devices provide comprehensive security solutions tailored to the unique needs of State Department, helping them protect sensitive data, critical infrastructure, and national security interests effectively.

10. A listing of sources, if any that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

N/A

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

A Change Request (CR) could be submitted to the Board for other type of devices when tested.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS

I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

Date __________________ _______________________

Jeremiah Aberlich

Diplomatic Technology Officer

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this submission is accurate, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

Date __________________ _______________________

Michael Fogo

Management Officer

06/14/2024 19:34 GMT

Aberlich, Jeremiah (AberlichJJ@state.gov)

06/14/2024 22:33 GMT

Fogo, Michael (FogoMK@state.gov)