Attachment_2_-_Brand_Name_Approval_Redacted.pdf

BRAND NAME APPROVAL

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

BMC Footprints Annual Support

Agency: Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Brand: BMC Footprints Software Est. Value:

Nature of Service

BMC Footprints is a comprehensive service desk management solution that centralizes, automates, and integrates multiple support processes. Footprints integrates with existing DAU information technology (IT) software to provide for automated inventory of hardware and software, compliance, development, and bug tracking.

Brand Name Rationale

DAU requires BMC Footprints brand software because this brand is the only commercially-available software that provides the functionality that is compatible with DAU enterprise-configured architecture for current servers and desktop configurations.

In addition, DAU currently uses Footprints. Even if the compatibility could be resolved, to replace it now would result in a substantial duplication of costs not expected to be recovered through competition. The processes and costs associated with acquiring new software include: the acquisition process; system development, intergration, and testing; security accreditation; user and administrator training; and operational fielding. The total cost to the Government would be estimated to exceed $150,000.

Approval

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), and based on the foregoing rationale, I hereby approve the acquisition of BMC Footprints annual support.

Contracting Officer