JA FAR Part 6_SirsiDynixR1_Redacted.pdf

CUI//SP-SSEL

(SirsiDynix-Redstone)

Control Number: MZB-B-LSJ24-1756

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

JAN 2022

Justification Review Document for Other than Full and Open Competition - FAR Part 6

Program/Equipment: The Development Command (DEVCOM), Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) Information Office has the need to acquire SirsiDynix Software Maintenance Renewal to continue support of AvMC’s core network.

Authority: 10 USC 2304(c)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Amount:

Prepared by:

Jacqueline Bright DSN: 897-5034 Procurement Consultant Date: 03/22/2024 E-mail: jacqueline.bright3.ctr@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

Dianna Cooper DSN: 876-4608 Contracting Officer Date:

E-Mail: dianna.cooper2.civ@army.mil

Technical Representative:

Tracy Phillips DSN: 788-1992 IT Specialist Date:

Requirements Representative:

Tracy Phillips DSN: 788-1992 IT Specialist Date:

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR Part 6

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command Redstone, CCAM-MZB-B, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000.

2. Description of Action: The Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center’s (AvMC) Information Office requests a new firm-fixed price contract for the acquisition of SirsiDynix Software to support the Redstone Scientific Information Centers (RSIC) Integrated Library system. The Government projects award for August 2024 using fiscal year 2024 Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDTE).

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The SirsiDynix software renewal is needed to continue the use and maintenance of SirsiDynix. The software has been in use for more than six years providing the required library operation components for circulation, user management, cataloging, and electronic document security. The annual maintenance is required to ensure the cybersecurity and efficient operation of the software as it supports the Redstone Scientific Information Centers (RSIC) Integrated Library system.

The below requirements shall be met.

SirsiDynix Core; Quantity (1)

Acquisitions; Quantity (1)

Serials; Quantity (1)

4. Authority Cited: 10 USC 2304(c)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The SirsiDynix Software is copyright protected software and is the only commercial off the shelf integrated library software providing the required library operation components for circulation, user management, cataloging and electronic document security. There are no other single providers who satisfy agency requirements without using third party add-ons. No other company supports the SirsiDynix library software.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Extensive market research was conducted, and no other company was found which could meet the Government requirement. Further competition is not anticipated as the software appears to only be available through the manufacturer. Notices required by FAR 5.202 shall be published as required.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: In the future, any new development in this technology area will be evaluated to determine whether the requirement can be procured under full and open competition.

8. Market Research: In accordance with FAR Part 10, market research was conducted for the proposed delivery order and documented on MRR-CD#12099008.

Research was completed within the DEVCOM AvMC Information Office in March 2024.

Researched DoD ESI with no responses. Researched GSA with no responses. On March 18, 2024, RFQ #858634 was submitted through CHESS ITES-SW2 (28 Vendors) and received no viable response. CHESS Statement of Non-Availability #216805469 has been approved.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.

The notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be published in SAM.gov and any proposals received shall receive due consideration in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement history. Procurement history was researched in March 2024.

DEVCOM AvMC has maintained its license for this software for the past six (6) years and intends to continue the license. Previous awarded contracts for SirsiDynix in support of RSIC can be found in the table below:

FY Contract Number Award Amount

b. Other facts. POC for this action is Greg Sturgeon.