JEFO 20-0190 - Tanium Software_Redacted.pdf

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

BRAND NAME: FAR 16.505(a)(4) and 16.505(b)(2)(ii)

Page - 2 - of 4 Version 1.1 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.

Rationale:

OAQ intends to procure a brand name specification for Tanium Software in accordance with FAR 16.505(a)(4) based on the statutory exception listed above. Tanium software must be used because it is the only endpoint security management software that will allow for the rapid detection of computer viruses and intrusions then share the information via open formats such as Structured Threat Information exchange (STIX) or YARA or Open IOC.

These unique features are essential to meeting the ICE mission. The use of other endpoint security management software could result in the unsuccessful prevention and detection of cyber threats and the invasion of ICE infrastructure.

OCIO conducted market research on the following products: Amazon Cloud Watch, Redgate SQL, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Software. The results of the market research indicate that these products are similar but lack the particular features required by the SOW and do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the needs of OCIO. Specifically, the other products lacked the capability to permit ICE Security Operations Center (SOC) to receive cyber threat intelligence for other sources and rapidly scan the ICE enterprise. Procuring an alternate product other than Tanium will increase the likelihood of the non-detection of cyber threats and intrusions which will add risk to the successful achievement of ICE mission.

5. Pre-award synopsis of this Brand Name JEFO exceeding $30,000: Select one (1) of the options below:

ICE intends to provide this justification and supporting documentation along with the solicitation to all contract awardees pursuant to FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)(2).

ICE does not intend provide this justification and supporting documentation along with the solicitation to all contract awardees pursuant to a synopsis exception under FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(C).

☐ Not applicable. The dollar value of this J&A is less than $30,000.

6. Determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The contracting officer determines that the anticipated price(s) will be fair and reasonable based on comparison to the Independent Government Cost Estimate and the comparison of prices received in response to the solicitation.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

Not applicable.