Brand Name Justification JA-25-005 (Redacted).pdf

This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a brand name procurement by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The USCG intends to award a Delivery Order for the renewal of Veritas NetBackup hardware and software license subscription and maintenance support for a 12-month period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. The procurement covers multiple NetBackup appliance models, including IT analytics protection, platform base licenses, extended appliance support, and verified support renewals for various NetBackup systems.

The justification is based on the proprietary nature of Veritas NetBackup software, which is critical to the USCG's network infrastructure. The software provides robust backup and recovery features, including data center and hub site backup processes, accelerator functionality, and comprehensive file search capabilities. The USCG argues that no other brand can provide the same proprietary updates and maintenance support, making this a sole-source procurement through authorized resellers on the NASA SEWP contract vehicle. The total estimated firm fixed price for the renewal is redacted in the document.