A25 Redacted BNJ_Redacted(1).pdf

This is a FAR 16.5 Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity document from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) for the sole-source procurement of Quest Software Toad licenses and maintenance support. The requirement covers various Toad licenses including Oracle DBA Edition, SQL Server Xpert Edition, Oracle Xpert Edition, and Data Point Professional Edition, with a base period of 12 months and two 12-month options beginning December 1, 2024.

The justification cites FAR 16.505(a)(4) for brand name justification, as Quest Software is the sole provider of Toad maintenance support. DFAS has used Toad for approximately 23 years as a critical database management tool for SQL, Oracle, IBM DB2, SAP Sybase, and MySQL databases. An RFI was posted on NASA SEWP from July 1-August 1, 2024, and the procurement will be set aside for small businesses. The document notes that switching to alternative products would require significant evaluation, training, and implementation costs, estimated in the millions of dollars. The previous contract number referenced was HQ042320F0009, and while Quest produces the software, multiple authorized DoD resellers can provide the licenses through NASA SEWP.