IB08 W9124D-21-Q-0041 EFOJ APPVD Attachment 2_Redacted.pdf

FAR Part 16 Exception to Fair Opportunity Justification Under Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Contracts

For Actions Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

CA Software Renewal

Controlled by: U.S. Army Controlled by: MICC�Fort Knox (CCMI-CSH-KX) CUI Category: General Procurement and Acquisition Distribution/Limited Dissemination Controls: FEDCON

POC:

Control No: MICC 2021-38

Program/Equipment: CA Software Renewal

Version � September 2018

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR PART 16 EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY JUSTIFICATION

For Actions Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

Program/Equipment: The U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) requires licensing, software maintenance, and technical support renewal of various CA Software product licenses.

Authority: FAR 16.505(a)(4) � Restricting consideration to an item peculiar to one manufacturer (e.g., a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product that is peculiar to one manufacturer.)

Amount:

Prepared by:

Contracting Officer:

Technical:

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support an exception to fair opportunity.

Program Manager:

Date: See Digital Signature

Small Business Specialist, Small Business Program:

Date: See Digital Signature

Requirements:

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

a. HRC requires brand name support for CA mainframe Software. The software specified cannot be substituted with any other Original Equipment Manufacturer utilized since 2000 and any other brand of software would be incompatible with the current systems. CA Software provides the required cyber security patches that deter hacking and viruses and provides administrative user level support for any issues that arise within the mainframe. CA Software is also required for the single sign-on feature for the assigned applications.

b. There are no alternatives. Introducing an alternate software, to the HRC mainframe would result in non-compatibility issues with the existing systems and could supporting staff would have to be retrained, systems retooled, thereby creating a burden that would prove cost prohibitive to other than the mainframe. Furthermore, the cost and man-hours to standup, implement, and recreate thousands of data jobs and coding is nearly immeasurable. Additionally, replacing the CA software would lead to costly delays to mission critical applications that would negatively impact the entire command.

existing systems that support HRC and the National Guard. It may compromise the system functionality, integrity and cybersecurity posture of all personnel records for Active, Reserve, and National Guard members SMB mainframe and violate AR 25-2, Army Cybersecurity, which requires vendor provided security patches for applications be available

6. Actions to Increase Competition: There is an ongoing effort to automate administrative tasks to the fullest extent possible, thus reducing the total cost of ownership. Products offering a high degree of automation utilizing the latest technologies will be considered for implementation. Accordingly, HRC will continue to monitor advancements in commercially available information technology products and services, particularly those listed within existing enterprise-related contracts under the Army CHESS Program. The items requested fall within the scope of the CHESS ITES- 3H platform. Per Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS) 5139, all in-scope items must be procured through the CHESS contract vehicle unless a statement of non- availability and Information Technology Approval System (ITAS) waiver exist for the product or services.

7. Market Research:

January of 2021 by searching the CHESS DOD ESI platform. The items requested are provided within the scope of the CHESS DOD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) platform. Maintenance for the CA Software is only available from CA and its approved resellers / distributors.

8. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History:

Contract: GS35F0823M /W9124D-14-F-0282 Contractor: CA, Inc.

Award Date: 29 September 2014 Competitive Status: CHESS ITES-3H, Brand Name Authority: FAR 16.505(a)(4)

Contract: W91QUZ-04-A-0002-2E38 Contractor: CA, Inc.

Award Date: 29 June 2015 Competitive Status: CHESS ITES-3H, Brand Name Authority: FAR 16.505(a)(4)

Contract: W52P1J-16-D-0013 / W9124D-18-F-0313 Contractor: CDW GOVERNMENT LLC Award Date: 28 June 2018 (base plus two, one-year option periods) Competitive Status: CHESS ITES-3H, Brand Name Authority: FAR 16.505(a)(4)

CUI

Program/Equipment: CA Software Renewal

Version � September 2018

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of CA Software Renewal for U.S. Army Human Resources Command using an exception to fair opportunity pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation 16.505(a)(4) - Restricting consideration to items peculiar to one manufacturer. The estimated value of the task order is for a five-year period of coverage consisting of a base year and four option years, from June 2021 through June 2026. The approval is subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

SCOTT D. KUKES

Alternate Advocate for Competition U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX