JAforBlueCoatSoftwareandHardware.pdf

Control No. 13-46

PROCUREMENT SENSITIVE INFORMATION, SEE FAR 3.104-3

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MICC, Revision 2, dated 01Oct 10

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(Actions NTE $650K for other than Simplified Acquisition Procedures)

1. Agency/Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Agency Southern Region-Fort Benning,GA

ATTN: SFCA-SR-BE

Bldg. 6 (Meloy Hall), Rm 250 Fort Benning, GA 31905

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost

Funds: OMA Other Funds:

Name of Proposed Contractor(s): CHESS BPA Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

3. Description of Services or Supplies: Bluecoat 24/7 Hardware and Software support

The total estimated value of the proposed action is $ 246,389.50

Bluecoat SG9000-40 Bluecoat Flash Proxy License Bluecoat 24/7 Hardware and Software support

4. Authority: FAR 6.302-1: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, 10 USC 2304(c) (1)

Actions other than simplified acquisition procedures (select one):

FAR 6.302-1: Only one responsible source and no other SUPPLIES or services will satisfy agency requirements, 10 USC 2304(c) (1)

FAR 6.302-2: Unusual and compelling urgency, 10 USC 2304(c)(2)

FAR 6.302-5: Authorized or Required by Statute, 10 USC 2304(c)(5)

FAR 6.302-3: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (3) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (3); FAR 6.302-3(1)(2)(iii):

Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(c), this is a justification for a brand name description, wherein the Government is specifying a particular product peculiar to

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MICC, Revision 2, dated 01Oct 10 one manufacturer. Fort Benning requires a Web filter/proxy for complete Web security and WAN optimization for the Fort Benning network. Bluecoat is the only manufacturer that will meet the Army requirements for compatibility with existing equipment, can provide equipment that is approved for use on an Army Network, and is compatible with the NETCOM Enterprise Maintenance contract for out year maintenance.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: The NEC – Fort Benning will continue to try to identify other manufacturers capable of providing this capability in the future, subject to Department of the Army requirements and existing contracts for maintenance of such systems.

7. Market Research: Even if it were possible to do so in light of the Department of the Army’s determination to utilize an enterprice contract for outyear maintenance, the cost to change the entire NEC – Network System to another manufacturer would create a substantial cost that will not be recovered through competition.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Purchase Order(s) or Contract(s): Yes No

If "Yes", for each purchase order or contract provide:

Purchase order or contract number: W91QUZ-06-A-0006-2B02 Was action competed? Yes No

9. Additional Information to support the justification. NA

10. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in this abbreviated J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By: Carol A. Vasko-Norman Position Title (Division Chief or higher): Chief, Information Assurance Division Email address: Carol.a.vasonorman.civ.mil@mail.mil Signature: ______________________ Date: July 30, 2013

11. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: As contracting officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Based on historical data from previous Instructor procurement, the price of this requirement has been deemed fair and reasonable.

12. Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it legally sufficient.

Legal Counsel Typed Name: _________________ Date: ______________________ Signature: ____________________

13. Contracting Officer’s Approval: I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the foregoing, I approve this sole s

MICC

Basis for the determination: Price analysis techniques.

PARKER.RICHAR

D.P.1229900842

Digitally signed by

PARKER.RICHARD.P.1229900842

DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, cn=PARKER.RICHARD.P.1229900842 Date: 2013.08.07 15:12:46 -04'00'

VASKO

NORMAN.CAROL.ANN.1231848220

Digitally signed by VASKO NORMAN.CAROL.ANN.1231848220 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, cn=VASKO

NORMAN.CAROL.ANN.1231848220

Date: 2013.08.22 13:55:18 -04'00'

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MICC, Revision 2, dated 01Oct 10 source justification subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: Louise J. Bethay

TITLE: KO

BETHAY.LOUISE.JEA

NNETTE.1070487957

Digitally signed by BETHAY.LOUISE.JEANNETTE.1070487957 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, cn=BETHAY.LOUISE.JEANNETTE.1070487957 Date: 2013.08.01 09:14:47 -04'00'