IB08_redacted jefo final.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for an Exception to Fair Opportunity under FAR Part 16 for the U.S. Army National Guard Bureau (ARNG). The document seeks a firm-fixed-price delivery order for renewal of HID Global ArcID Enrollment Maintenance licenses for the Recruiting Services Network (RSN), covering the period from 27 September 2025 through 26 September 2026.

The procurement involves software maintenance for a web-based fingerprint enrollment system used by Army recruiters across all Army components. The specific items include 523 units of CMT Advantage Maintenance, Year 1, Standard CMT SW, ArcID Enrollment Capacity Pack, and 4 units of CMT Advantage Maintenance, Year 1, Standard CMT ArcID Enrollment Base for 12 months. The system integrates with the Army Recruiting Information Support System (ARISS) and uses HID Global ArcID proprietary fingerprint capture devices in 50 states and 4 territories. The justification cites the unique nature of the software and the need to maintain continuous fingerprint background check capabilities for military recruitment.