Limited_Source_Justification-_ID40140160-Redacted.pdf

GSA/FAS/NITCP – Limited Source Justification Order Number: ID40140160

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Federal Acquisition Services

National Information Technology Commodity Program

Limited Source Justification

General Services Administration

Federal Acquisition Service

Southeast Sunbelt Region

1. Requiring and Contracting Activity

a. Requiring Activity: Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex

AFLCMC/HBGB

750 Third Street

Bldg 350 Robins AFB, GA 31098

b. Contracting Activity: General Services Administration

FAS, National IT Commodity Program

401 West Peachtree St., NW, Ste 820

Atlanta, GA 30308

c. Contracting Officer: Joyce Mayberry

d. Task ID: ID40140160

e. Estimated Value of This Action:

2. Nature of Description of Action:

This justification and approval is being requested to procure Oceus Software Maintenance

Support in support of the United States Air Forces at Robins Air Force Base, GA. The items will be procured under FAR 8.405-1 procedures and conducted under the authority of the Multiple

Award Schedule Program. The items will be procured on a Firm Fixed Price basis.

3.Description of Supplies or Services:

One year renewal for various Oceus Software Licenses. Period of Performance: September 14, 2014- September 13, 2015. See attached Bill of Materials (BOM) document.

4. Authority:

FAR 8.405-6 (b)(1)

(b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.

(1) Brand name specifications shall not be used unless the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs

5. Justification Rationale:

6. Contracting Officer Determination:

Adequate price competition is anticipated. In addition, the Contracting Officer will use various price analysis techniques and procedures to ensure a fair and reasonable price. In accordance with FAR .405-4 Price Reductions, the

GSA Reverse Auction Platform will be used to seek an additional discount from the Schedule Prices.

7. Market Research:

Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR 8.4. Based on market research and historical data, one acquisition vehicle was considered for this requirement. In researching historical data, it appeared to be adequate competition under GSA Schedule 70 to source this requirement against the Schedules Program. In accordance with FAR Subpart 8.004(a)(1)” Other

Sources” the use of GSA Federal Supply Schedules was researched for available sources. A

Request for Information (RFI), RFQ912997 (Sources Sought) was issued on 8/14/2014, closing on 8/19/2014, to all vendors under GSA Schedule 70, SIN 132-32.

8. Other Supporting Facts: N/A

9. Statement of Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition:

The engineers continually monitor the market for other network equipment to fulfill the organization needs. They are currently involved in an effort to plan the future network architecture to satisfy mission requirements. Until this effort is complete and funding has been allocated, the Air Force requires Oceus maintenance support for the equipment identified to maintain the mission critical network equipment. The Oceus maintenance support is required to ensure consistency of the current configurations.

10. Requiring Agency Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Client Signature Date

Roger Crumpton

11. Contracting Officer Certification:

The undersigned has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for this acquisition will be fair and reasonable. The requiring agency has concluded that the order represents the best value (as defined in FAR 2.101) and will result in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs in accordance with FAR 8.404(d). Further, I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Signature Date

Joyce Mayberry

Contracting Activity Competition Advocate Signature Date

Jacquelyn Howard