JA_KepwareRedacted.pdf

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DLA CONTRACTING SERVICES OFFICE - PHILADELPHIA

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19111-5092

CUI

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6 Justification & Approval (J&A), Supporting

Procurements under FAR Part 12, and FAR Part 15

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY.

Requiring Activity:

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Information Operations (J6) 8725 John J Kingman Road Fort Belvoir, VA 22020-6220

POC:

Telephone:

Email:

Contracting Activity:

DLA Contracting Services Office Philadelphia Site 700 Robbins Ave Philadelphia, PA 19111

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED.

This Justification approval for other than full and open competition authorizes and approves the procurement of sole-sourced Kepware Suite software and maintenance for J62B HEMI Energy application. The placement of a fixed price contract is anticipated.

3. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY’S NEEDS/ESTIMATED DOLLAR AMOUNT:

DLA has a requirement to obtain subscription-based software licensing to support J62BG Hemi Application. This will be an annual subscription which will include technical and product support throughout the Enterprise.

The total estimated dollar value for the 12-month base period is $.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

DLA Contracting Services Office SUBJECT: J&A –Kepware Suite

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 “Only one Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” The PTC/Velotic Kepware brand name is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates that other companies’ similar products and services do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs. The required Kepware software upgrade and maintenance provides critical support to DLA’s enterprise Information Technology (IT) operations and is necessary to support DLA’s Hemi Application environment. As such, it is essential to the Government’s requirements, as explained in greater detail below. Brand name PTC/Velotic Kepware products and services are essential to this Government requirement. No other companies’ similar products can provide the compatibility required to support DLA’s Hemi Application. Similarly, no other company can provide the highly specialized maintenance services necessary to support the proprietary PTC/Velotic products currently in use within DLA. Accordingly, this Agency requirement can only be met by PTC/Velotic and its certified resellers.

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF CITED

AUTHORITY:

The Kepware Suite licenses and maintenance will allow J62BG Hemi Application to maintain current active status licensed software. This software is name brand specific and only authorized OEM is PTC/Velotic. This will be an annual subscription which will include technical and product support throughout the Enterprise. Kepware software licenses will allow DLA to access communications with multiple protocol networks, including GE Intelligent Platforms (GE Fanuc) SRTP Ethernet, SNP Serial, CCM, and EGD. It will also provide application access, including OPC data to Modbus-compatible devices, enabling users to easily configure fast and reliable Modbus connections. The Modbus Suite supports multiple Modbus protocols (including TCP, RTU, ASCII, and more). The Allen-Bradley Suite is used primarily in the process, assembly, robotics, packaging, and material handling phases of the manufacturing process.

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, brand name Kepware subscription software from PTC/Velotic as a sole source is essential to the Government’s requirement because the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy the agency’s requirements.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE

SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE:

Market research was conducted via Open Market. PTC/Velotic is the only manufacturer that provides Kepware Suite software, and currently CoAspire is the only authorized reseller that was available to quote on this requirement. The requirement however will be synopsized to solicit within SAM.gov. All authorized resellers will be given an opportunity to submit an offer.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE:

As the Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that pricing will be fair and reasonable based on pricing analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. It is anticipated that the Government will use various price analysis techniques including, but not limited to: 1) comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation (FAR 15.404-l(b)(2)(i)); 2) comparison with competitive published price lists (FAR 15.404-l(a)(2)(iv)); and 3) comparison of proposed prices within prices obtained through market research of the same or similar items (FAR l 5.404- l(b)(2)(vi)) in order to obtain a fair and reasonable price. The contracting officer will determine prices fair and reasonable prior to award using price history, IGCE, and published price lists (if available).

8. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE

RESULTS:

Market research was conducted via the manufacturer’s website and other commercially available websites. The OEM PTC/Velotic, concluded the reseller CoAspire was the only source capable of providing Kepware Suite software to the government. DLA has and continues to exercise competition as often as possible and is required to conduct ongoing reviews to keep abreast of new technology, both in industry and in the Government as a continuing effort within DLA.

DLA always uses a variety of vendors, manufacturers, and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue its practice of surveying the market to ensure full and open competition. No other sources have demonstrated the capability necessary to provide the subscription software and software subscription support, at this time.

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION:

PTC/Velotic, is the only vendor authorized to provide proprietary Kepware subscription software. Utilizing a non-PTC/Velotic authorized reseller would void warranties on the Kepware Suite subscription software and would not be recognized by PTC/Velotic.

10. CERTIFICATIONS:

Technical/Requirements Certification:

I hereby certify that the support data provided for which I am responsible, and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

DATE

Management & Program Analyst, DLA, Information Operations, J6TE

Contracting Certification:

I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

ISAAC CHAPMAN DATE

Contracting Officer DLA Contracting Services Office Philadelphia