Brand Name Justification_Redacted_.pdf
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- FA520526QB002
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This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal contract involving HPE Network equipment for the FSS commercial network with warranty services. The project, named FY25-NRB-A07, is for NAF Commercial Network Equipment with a Purchase Request Number FF5205S203N019. The procurement is specifically for HPE Aruba network equipment to meet PCI-DSS requirements, with training time allocated for 6 months to learn firmware configurations.
The justification emphasizes the critical need for this specific brand and configuration due to security requirements. AFSVC (Air Force Services Activity) must approve the commercial network equipment and requires a secure environment for cardholder data according to the most current PCI-DSS standards. The document notes that delays in training or using alternative equipment could leave Misawa Air Base vulnerable to hackers and potentially cause loss of credit card payment capabilities. Three quotes were obtained from GSA 2GIT vendors to demonstrate efforts to seek competition, and the contracting officer has determined that only a single source is reasonably available for this specific requirement.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| RFQ FA520526QB002.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1- Product Sheet.pdf |
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
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November 2018 Security Marking (select from the drop-down list) Page 2 of 2
Due to the above, it is reasonable to assume that there will be sufficient competition on this purchase, while keeping within the brand name requirement.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
Clarification will be sought from AFSVC to verify that this brand is the only brand capable of safely and fully fulfilling the requirements. If it is not, further training will be conducted in order to ensure the capabilities of the customer to effectively utilize differing models/brands.
Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination
I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.
Date Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Signature of Contracting Officer
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