F1S0AQ4340A001 HP Maintenance Limited_Sources_J_and_A Dual signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a sole-source procurement of HP hardware/software maintenance support at Edwards Air Force Base. The contract, managed by Air Force Test Center (AFTC) Contracting Division at Edwards AFB, covers a base year plus 4 option years of maintenance for existing HP equipment used on F-22 Combined Test Force classified and unclassified networks.

The requirement is for HPE Tech Care Essential wCDMR SVC maintenance on four specific part numbers (2001536440, 2001536441, 2001536449, 2001536657). The justification for limited competition is that only HP and HP authorized resellers can provide maintenance due to HP proprietary information. The acquisition will use a firm-fixed price contract through GSA 2GIT. The contracting officer must ensure fair and reasonable pricing through market research and price analysis. The purchase request number is F150AQ4340A001, and the document was signed on January 8, 2025 by both technical personnel and the contracting officer Jenna A. Jacobson.