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subscription due to the evolving cyberspace threats. N-NC maintains awareness of worldwide cyberspace threats such as the latest computer virus and hack attempts. The newsletter contains information from the United States (U.S.) as well as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden and other countries. Information is exchanged between multiple U.S.

Government entities, states, Department of Homeland Security, and the Intelligence Community.

This newsletter is used throughout the Joint Staff, HQ N-NC enterprise and its subordinate commands. As the cyberspace domain is constantly changing, it is crucial to have a tool for awareness and open communications. CyberPro is read by senior leadership throughout N-NC as well as many other subscribers to keep abreast of the technical aspects of information technology and especially cyber issues.

National Security Cyberspace Institute, Inc. (NSCI) is the only provider that publishes a product that provides an open dialog on Cyberspace awareness and communications throughout the world. NSCI publishes CyberPro in a bi-weekly electronic newsletter format that is distributed to thousands of subscribers via e-mail. The publication updates readers of top-level cyber policy decisions and tips on defending against attacks. CyberPro has feature articles discussing new concepts; interviews with cyber professionals to offer fresh perspectives; and lists of upcoming cyber-related conferences and training courses. This newsletter provides a dialogue for professionals in cyberspace. N-NC has subscribed to numerous publications over the years and this subscription to CyberPro meets the unique demands of the Command for the latest cyber related news articles and links to original sources. This subscription provides valuable situational awareness across a range of diverse organizations representing government, academia and industry, in the US and internationally. N-NC has a wide demand for this resource and seeks to increase to an Enterprise level making this source available to a larger audience.

The Enterprise level subscription is the most cost effective means of distributing this resource throughout our domain and our subordinates. It would be cost prohibitive for each subordinate to procure their own subscription.

VI. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED

FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS DEEMED PRACTICABLE

Per FAR 6.305(a), a redacted copy of the Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition will be posted on the GPE for a minimum of 30 days within two weeks after the date of the award.

VII. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED

COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

Prior to making award, the Contracting Officer will determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 13.106-3.

VIII. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS,

OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASONS MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED

The following market research techniques were used: comparison of previous acquisitions, internet searches, requirement search on General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Business Opportunity (FBO) website searches, Electronic Document Access (EDA) searches, and the Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) website. CyberPro was not found on the GSA, FBO, or ESI websites. EDA did not reveal any other agencies who have acquired the CyberPro newsletter. The CyberPro website did not indicate any availability of resellers as this is a periodical. The CyberPro newsletter is a commercial item. NSCI is considered a small business under NAICS code 511120, Periodical Publishers.

IX. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

CyberPro Newsletter is currently the authoritative tool for open dialog on Cyberspace awareness and communications throughout the world. NSCI is the publisher of this newsletter, and is currently the only source for subscription. Current limited subscription expires 9 March 2013. The Command’s requirement for uninterrupted information flow and cyber threat alerts will be satisfied by continuing with an Enterprise Level subscription with the National Security Cyberspace Institute’s CyberPro Newsletter.

X. LIST OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION

National Security Cyberspace Institute 110 Royal Aberdeen Smithfield VA 23430-7093

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

The proposed sole source product is necessary to satisfy the Government’s requirement and maintain the mission described above. NORAD and USNORTHCOM performed market research by talking to other Combatant Commands and through internet searches to find a source that could provide cyberspace education and research in a reoccurring publication. The research found a product by NCSI that provides analysis of concepts and capabilities utilizing a unique operational and technical analysis for emerging technologies, and capabilities with regard to an operational perspective on cyberspace, nuclear, and potential global strike threats. Market research could not find this type of assessment and analysis among the other newsletters regarding cyberspace. US Strategic Command, (USSTRATCOM), Joint Functional Component Command Global Strike (JFCC GS), US Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM), Global Cyberspace Integration Center (GCICC), Defense Advanced Research Product Agency (DARPA) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) all utilize this newsletter, as well as members of the Department of Energy, Nuclear Security Administration, members of Congress, and members of industry. N-NC wishes to stay abreast of relevant major news stories that their other combatant commands (COCOMs) and subordinates receive with this newsletter. NORAD and USNORTHCOM will continue to look for the latest, most in-depth options for providing dissemination of this type of information. At this time no other source has been found to provide the in-depth coverage that the CyberPro newsletter currently provides.

XII. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION

The Contracting Officer’s signature on the Coordination and Approval Document evidences he/she has determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

XIII. TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL’S CERTIFICATION

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