JA_Over_ 150K-_MicroFocus_Open_Market_-_Signed_-_Redacted-1.pdf

The estimated cost of this acquisition is: Base year: $156,534.50, Total of Base and Four Options: $744,472.50

(4) An Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(l) • Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements authorizes the Department of Defense (DoD) to contract without full and open competition under certain circumstances.

(5) A demonstration that the propo,ed contractor•s unique qua11ncat1ops or the nature or tbe acgulsjtion requires use of the authority cited, The products listed in this requirement are all products that are the standard through the DOD for systems interacting with DISA No other products can be used or substituted as they will not work with the DISA Mainframe environment Failw-e to acquire.the products listed with result in system disruption and negative mission impac:L

In order to migrate away from these products DISA would need to lead an extremely large effort to migrate multi DOD agencies and military branches off of its mainframe environment and into a new environment This effort would cost DFAS millions of dollars and the DOD billions. The result is a limited name brand requirement to ensure full system integration and functionality.

(6) A desc;rtptton of efforts made to ensure that offen solicited from as many potential source, as Is pracflc;able.

lncludlne whether• notice Wal or wm be publicized at required by Subpart s,2 and. If got. which exception under s,202 applle,.

An R.FQ will be posted on FedBizOps. competition will be sought among all to ensure as many potential sources arc solicited. The requirement will be publicized in accordance with Subpart S.2.

(7) A detennlnatlon by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government wlll be fair and reasonable, The Contracting Officer anticipates at least two quotes will be obtained from competing this requirement on FedBizOps.

In addition, the Contracting Officer will perform a cost analysis to determine price reasonableness.

(8) A d,scrfptfon or the market resean;b conducted ()ee Part 10) and the results or a statement or the reason market research was not conducted.

Market research was conducted for the purpose of seeking as many potential sources as possible. Although the Manufacturer is a brand name there are two interested distributors/resellers that can provide the license/maintenance. An RFQ will be posted on FedBizOps; competition will be sought among all authorized resellers for the best possible pricing.

(9) Any other facts supporting the use of other than run and open competition, such au

(i) Explanation of why technic:al data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work. or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available.

NIA

(ii) When 6.302·1 is cited for follow•on acquisitions as described in 6.302�1(a) (2) (ii), an estimate of the cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived. N/ A

(iii) When 6.302·2 is cited, data, estimated cost, or other rationale as to the extent and nature of the harm to the Government. NI A

The Agency has nothing more to add to this section that has not already been articulated within this justification document

(II) A llstlng of the sources, If any, that Hpressed, In writing. an Interest In the acquisition.

(1) Insight and FedBiz IT Solutions.

(Ill) A statement of the actions, If any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barrlen to c;ompetitlon before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or service, required, When the current equipment life cycle expires, DFAS will look at other product types that can meet the Agency's needs.

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