J and A 22-048 - Lifecycle Computers for USMA.pdf

Control No: 22-048 Supply/Service: Lifecycle Computers for USMA and other academic Institutions Est Dollar Value:

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FOR JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Supply/Service: Lifecycle Update: Dell and Apple Computing Products

Authority: 41. U.S.C. 1901 (FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii))

Prepared by: Mr. Kyle Holgorsen Contract Specialist Email: kyle.d.holgorsen.civ@army.mil

Mr. Andrew Ritchie Contract Specialist Email: andrew.p.ritchie2.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer: Mrs. Michelle Breitbach Contracting Officer Email: michelle.e.breitbach.civ@army.mil

Technical:

Requirements:

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Program Manager:

Legal Advisor:

(2) USMA:

a. The USMA requires the purchase of iPad tablets to replace existing end-of-life iPads. iPads provide a more versatile platform for teachers and faculty to instruct classes than non-Apple based products. The iPads allow students to interact with faculty in a more immersive, enriching, and mobile environment than traditional computers. In addition, the USMA, due to its non-standard Army educational environment, utilizes increased functional Audio Visual (A/V) classroom environments that allow for a seamless transition between components such as, calendars on the A/V classroom signs, Apple TVs screen share capabilities without the need for wifi, and Ad-Hoc networks that allows the Apple computers to communicate without the use of wifi.

Lifecycle Computer Replacement (LCR) purchase that included students, staff, and faculty.

Contractor: Strategic Communications Award Date: 11 March 2021 Competitive Status: Fair Opportunity, brand name or equal, on CHESS ADMC-3 Note: The brand name or equal strategy was not in the best interests of the customer base (USMA, West Point and USAWC). Documenting technical acceptability/non-acceptability on the non-Dell devices was not efficient.

Contract: NAFPA2-22-C-0004 Contractor: Dell Technologies Award Date: 19 January 2022 Competitive Status: Competed RFP for Cadet LCR (Non-appropriated funds purchases cannot be awarded by ACC-RI; Contract awarded by the Mission Installation Contracting Command – West Point

Contract: NAFPA2-21-C-0003 Contractor: Dell Technologies Award Date: 19 April 2021 Competitive Status: Competed RFP for Cadet LCR Note: Contract awarded by the Mission Installation Contracting Command – West Point

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Price will be determined fair and reasonable based on competition and comparison to the Independent Government Estimate in accordance with the techniques found in FAR 15.404-1(b)(2). As part of this analysis, certified cost or pricing data is not required IAW FAR 15.403-1(b)(3), when a commercial product or commercial service is being acquired.

Date: _________________ ____________________________

Michelle E. Breitbach Contracting Officer

14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: _________________ ____________________________

Michelle E. Breitbach Contracting Officer

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