Brand Name Justification - FAR 13 5 - Redacted.docx

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Brand Name Justification Under the Authority of the FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items 41 U.S.C. 1901

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition FAR 13.501

Project/Program Name: CISCO (Brand Name) and Aruba (Brand Name) equipment and other IT accessories Component/PEO/Other: COMNAVSPECWARCOM Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $xxxxxxx.

Type: (Individual |X| or Class |_|) JA No.

20-034

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1))

Agency: USSOCOM Contracting Activity: COMNAVSPECWARCOM

2. Description of Action: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)) Bridge Action: Yes |_| No |X|

The action being processed is for a new brand name Firm Fixed Price contract, via purchase order for CISCO and Aruba brand and associated accessories to support Naval Special Warfare Command (WARCOM) requirements.

This action will be funded using FY20 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) that is determined appropriate in terms of purpose, time, and amount. The CISCO and Aruba brand name items represent the prevailing portion of the total requirement with estimate of $xxxxxxx in projected contract value.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3))

The requested Cisco (brand name) hardware and accessories will perform functions in support of the NSW San Diego location. Cisco and Aruba appliances must be utilized for compatibility with the existing system and other like products are not compatible.

4. Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4))

10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5))

This procurement is for items peculiar to one manufacturer IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

NSW requires Cisco and Aruba equipment that will allow NSW to extend the SOFNET wireless network. To maintain the SIE and the wireless controllers need to be outfitted with Cisco brand equipment. The introduction of new hardware from different vendors at this juncture would be cost prohibitive. The SOF contract and military network engineers and administrators are highly trained and certified on Cisco equipment. A change in network protocols would negatively impact current operations.

6. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6))

|X| The notice will be posted with the solicitation as it cites a brand name.

|_| A notice will be posted within 14 days of contract award (30 if based on urgency).

|_| The notice was not publicized as required by FAR 5.2. If a notice was not publicized, the exception cited under FAR 5.202(a)(1) through (13) was: .

7. Market Research: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8))

Cisco products are available via the Beta.SAM website, with numerous vendors capable of providing the equipment required as listed under NAICS 334118. Using the information found via Market Research there are several vendors capable of providing.

WARCOM will continue to monitor the market place for competitive options to support as well as to remain informed of changes in technology. When the existing hardware reaches the end of its life cycle, the Government will consider ways to remove any barriers in the future requirement thereby maximizing competition.

8. Interested Sources: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10)&(11))

This requirement will be solicited a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 334118.

9. Other Authorities/Factors: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9))

None.

10. Technical and Requirements Certification:

Approval Levels < $650K

Approval Levels ≥ $650K

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

NAME: ______________________ TITLE: _______________________________

SIGNATURE: _______________________________ DATE: _________________

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7))

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on analysis conducted per FAR 13.106 as supplemented by FAR 15.4.

CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE IN SECTION 12 BELOW ALSO SERVES AS THE PRICE FAIR AND REASONABLENESS DETERMINATION IN THIS SECTION.

12. Contracting Officer Certification:

I hereby certify that this Justifcation is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: ___________________________ TITLE: __________________________

SIGNATURE: _______________________________ DATE: _________________

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JA No. 20-034