mCAC_Readers_JA_Redacted.pdf

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

March 2018 Page 1 of 4

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: < $700K > $700K and < $13.5M > $13.5M and < $93M > $93M

Contracting Activity: Air Force District of Washington/PK, 1500 W Perimeter Rd Andrews AFB, MD 20762

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: TBD

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): Mobile CAC Readers

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): Other Contracting

Authority: 6.302-1 – 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $2.81M J&A Type: Class Individual

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APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306 . 304 ( a) )

Date

17 Aug 18

Competition Advocate Col Sheri G. Bennington

AFDW/PK (240) 612-6111

Signature BENNINGTON.SHERI.G. Digitally signed by

BENNINGTON.SHERI.G.1053924715

1053924715 Date: 2018.08.17 12:47:12 -04'00'

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

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Date

14 Aug 2018

Air Force Connect Office Col Tri B. Trinh, USAF

[ HAF/CC-MA, 720-847-1703]

Signature TRINH.MINH Digitally signed by TRINH.MINH

TRI.BA.1184489259

TRI.BA.1184489259 Date: 2018.08.14 09:15:42 -06'00'

14 Aug 2018

Contracting Officer Michelle L. Pederson

AFDW/PKH (240) 612-6170

Signature PEDERSON.MICHELLE.L Digitally signed by

PEDERSON.MICHELLE.LOUISE.1289372012

OUISE.1289372012 Date: 2018.08.14 09:47:19 -04'00'

PKH Division Chief Maj Sherry L. Jackson

AFDW/PK (240) 612-2995

Signature JACKSON.SHERRY.LYN Digitally signed by

JACKSON.SHERRY.LYNN.1274809791

N.1274809791 Date: 2018.08.14 12:19:03 -04'00'

Legal Reviewer Elliot S. Avidan

AFDW/JA (240)612-6107

Signature AVIDAN.ELLIOT.SAM.10 Digitally signed by

AVIDAN.ELLIOT.SAM.1040286108

40286108 Date: 2018.08.14 12:25:51 -04'00'

Policy Division Chief Angela L. Luter

AFDW/PKP (240) 612-6153

Signature LUTER.ANGELA.L.11215 Digitally signed by

LUTER.ANGELA.L.1121597655

97655 Date: 2018.08.14 17:49:05 -04'00'

March 2018 Page 2 of 4

I. Contracting Activity.

Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) PKH 1500 West Perimeter Rd, Ste 2750 Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762

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

This a brand name justification to establish a new Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract with Thursby Software Systems, Inc. for the purchase of supplies and shipping services of iOS and Android mobile Common Access Card (mCAC) readers to support the USAF's Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program.

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

The United States Air Force (USAF) intends to purchase iOS and Android mCAC readers to support its mobile CAC access initiative. Users will be able to use the Thursby mCAC readers and companion Sub Rosa mobile app with their personal or government furnished Apple or Android devices such as smart phones and tablets to access government secured websites. The mCAC readers and Sub Rosa app software need to be compliant with the most current Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) [FIPS 201, for personnel identity verification of federal employees and contractors; FIPS 140-2, security standards used to accredit cryptographic modules] and compatible with Apple iPhones/iPads with lightening connector ports and Android devices with micro-USB and USB-C connector ports.

CLIN 0001 - $2.81M; Qty: 44K mCAC readers

The Period of Performance (PoP) will be one (1) year beginning on 31 August 2018 through 30 August 2019. This acquisition will be funded with 3080 ($2.5M) and 3400 ($310K) appropriations.

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

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1and required by 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).

The Air Force Connect enterprise mobile application (app) initiative will provide Thursby mCAC readers with a companion Thursby Sub Rosa app for personal mobile devices as well as Government Furnished Devices (GFDs). The users include USAF senior leaders, commanders in the National Capital Region and other Federal Government employees. Prior to being installed on a government furnished device, the Sub Rosa app must be approved by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) via their DoD Application Vetting Environment (DAVE). Also DISA owns and manages the DOD Mobility Unclassified Capability (DMUC) system where the Sub Rosa app will be installed and made available to federal government employees and GFD users.

The Sub Rosa app, formerly named PKard, is the only mobile CAC access software that has been approved by DISA via its DAVE for web browser authentication. The Sub Rosa application must also be compliant with the DOD Chief Information Office's Mobile Applications Security Requirements for applications on unclassified DoD mobile devices to ensure standardization across all DoD components.

Thursby does not manufacture mCAC readers however it is the sole proprietor of the Sub Rosa application software and does not permit any other company licensing rights to resell it. While there are other commercial manufacturers of mCAC readers, no known manufacturer or reseller has authority to resell Thursby's proprietary Sub Rosa software application. Therefore there are no known vendors that can provide mobile CAC

March 2018 Page 3 of 4 readers together with the DISA-approved Sub Rosa software application that can meet the Air Force requirements for this device and technology.

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

A Request for Information (RFI) was Posted on FedBizOpps at FBO.gov on 12 June 2018 to verify existence of other potential capable vendors. NextGenID and Tx Systems provided RFI responses. Through confirmation with Thursby, neither NextGenID and Tx Systems can provide their mCAC readers with the Sub Rosa app already installed because the application is proprietary to Thursby. The Contracting Officer's market research also included a review of the Navy Reserve's acquisition of the same mCAC readers from Thursby, researching and reviewing test results of a similar product, discussions with the requiring activity and potential providers, and Internet searches. Based on the market research results no other vendor's product can meet the Government's requirement. The synopsis required by FAR 5.201 will be published on the Government-wide point of entry for intention to award on a sole source basis.

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

The Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) was completed by the customer through surveying the commercial market place. The Contracting Officer will use the IGCE and other price analysis methods pursuant to FAR 15.404-1 in order to ensure that the negotiated price will be fair and reasonable. Certified cost and pricing data is not required since this is a commercial item.

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

As described in Section VI above, market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, was conducted by synopsis of the proposed acquisition advising industry of the pending acquisition and soliciting inquiries from interested parties.

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

N/A

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

N/A

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 solicitation and the J&A will be posted to FedBizOpps IAW FAR 6.305(c) and will potentially provide other vendors adequate time to request and obtain DISA's approval for similar, but equal, software applications for future follow-on acquisitions.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

The solicitation and the J&A will be posted to FedBizOps IAW FAR 6.305(c) and will potentially provide other

March 2018 Page 4 of 4 vendors adequate time to request and obtain DISA's approval for similar, but equal, software applications for future follow-on acquisitions.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my signature above, I certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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