JEFO 24-056 - Everfox Software-Hardware Upgrade - redacted.pdf

CUI/SP-PROCURE

Control No: 24-056

Contractor: CDW-Government LLC Supply/Service: Everfox Software/Hardware Upgrade

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JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Supply/Service: Everfox Software/Hardware Upgrade

Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B)

Prepared by:

Contracting Officer:

Technical:

Requirements:

Michael C. Pearson DSN: via Teams Contract Specialist Email: Michael.c.pearson30.civ@army.mil

Casie C. Layer Contracting Officer Email: Casie.c.layer.civ@army.mil

DSN: via Teams

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support an exception to fair opportunity.

Program Manager:

Legal Advisor:

Controlled by: Army Contracting Command-Rock Island Controlled by: CCRI-TGC CUI Category: CUI Distribution Statement or LDC: FED ONLY POC: Michael Pearson, michael.c.pearson30.civ@army .mil

Contractor: CDW-Government LLC Supply/Service: Everfox Software/Hardware Upgrade

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Department of the Army Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity

Under Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Contracts

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000.

2. Description of Action: U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) G6 requests a firm-fixed-price, delivery order with CDW-Government LLC (CDW-G). ACC-RI will execute this action against Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Hardware (ITES-3H) Contract W52P1 J-16-D-0013. ACC-RI projects award for

Operations and Maintenance, Army funds. An acquisition plan is not required because this procurement does not meet the threshold at Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 207.103(d)(i)(B).

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The ARCYBER G6 utilizes Everfox's (formally ForcePoint) Trusted Thin Client (TTC) to deliver a National Security Agency (NSA) approved Secret And Below Infrastructure (SABI) cross-domain solution for ARCYBER's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VOi) environment supporting over 2,400 users on Fort Eisenhower, Georgia. This software ensures ARCYBER meets NSA's National Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office (NCDSMO) Raise the Bar (RTB) requirements, which improves the cybersecurity of all cross-domain solutions and allows for safe access and transfer of information between different security level networks, Unclassified and Secret networks.

ARCYBER's current computers are at End of Life/End of Support, meaning they will no longer receive technical support and security updates.

As such, ARCYBER must upgrade the current TTC computer hardware and software within its VOi environment to ensure it continues to meet NSA's NCDSMO RTB requirements and mitigate identified IT CAT 1 vulnerabilities.

ARCYBER requires the following specific license and hardware support renewals already in use:

Contractor: CDW-Government LLC Supply/Service: Everfox Software/Hardware Upgrade

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REQID# Deliverable Manfacturer Part# Description

1.0 TTC FDD Hardware d Software along with Professional Services

10-99 Subscription License

Trusted Thin Client 12 Month Term

1.1 License (TTC) Distribution Everfox 1025A2S TTC v3.1 Subscription {NIPR/SIPR

Console Cell)

Force point Federal LLC - 1025A2S

12 Month Term

TTC Red Hat TTC v3.1 Subscription {NIPR/SIPR

1.2 License Enterprise License Everfox TTCRHELELS Cell)

(RHEL) ELS Node Force poi nt Federal LLC -

TTCRHELELS

TTC Network 12 Month Term

Resource (per TTC v3.1 Subscription (NIPR/SIPR

1.3 License network) Everfox 1025B

Cell)

Subscription Force point Federal LLC - 1025BS

License

2001- 5000

TTC Subscription 12 Month Term

1.4 License Everfox 10254 TTC v3.1 Subscription (NIPR/SIPR

EUD

Cell)

Force poi nt Federal LLC - 10254

10-99 Subscription License

Trusted Thin Client 12 Month Term

1.5 License (TTC) Distribution Everfox 1025A2S TTC v3.1 Subscription (NIPR/SIPR

Console Cell)

Force poi nt Federal LLC - 1025A2S

12 Month Term

TTC Red Hat TTC v3.1 Subscription (NIPR/SIPR

1.6 License Enterprise License Everfox TTCRHELELS Cell)

(RHEL) ELS Node Force poi nt Federal LLC -

TTCRHELELS

TTC Network 12 Month Term

Resource (per TTC v3.1 Subscription (NIPR/SIPR

1.7 License network) Everfox 1025B

Cell)

Subscription Force point Federal LLC - 1025BS

License

501-1000

TTC Subscription 12 Month Term

1.8 License Everfox 10252 TTC v3.1 Subscription (NIPR/SIPR

EUD

Cell)

Force poi nt Federal LLC - 10254

G2CI Custom

Hardware- Cross

Hardware Everfox TTC Hardware

1.9 Domain Access 1079H-CDA

Force poi nt Federal LLC - 1079H-CDA

Distribution

Console Server

G2CI Custom

Hardware 12 Month Term

TTC Hardware

1.10 Su bscri pti on Maintenance - Everfox 1079HM-CDA

Force poi nt Federal LLC - 1079HM- Cross

Domain Access

CDA

2.1 Services

2.2 Services

2.3 Services

3.0

3.1 Services

3.2 Services

REQ

ID#

1.0

1.1 License

1.2 License

CUI/SP-PROCURE

Control No: 24-056

Contractor: CDW-Government LLC Supply/Service: Everiox Software/Hardware Upgrade

Est Dollar Value fessional Services and n G2CUSTFCD-CDA G2 Custom Federal Cross Doma in

Professional

Engineering Services - Access

Everfox TTC v3.1 - Professional Services - Support Engineering Support

Forcepoint Federal l1C-G2CUSTFCD-

CDA

G2CUSTFCD-CDA G2 Custom Federa I Cross Domain

Professional Services - Access

TTC Privileged User Everfox

TTC v3.1- Services - TTC Privileged User

Train ing tra ining for up to five (5) planned TTC

Administrators Forcepoi nt Federa I LLC - G2CUSTFCD-

CDA

G2CUSTTRAV-CDA G2 Travel Cost-Cross Domain Access

TTC v3.1 - Travel - On-site Site Survey, Travel Everfox On-site lnstal la ti on

Forcepoint Federa I LiC - G2CUSTTRAV-

CDA

SBSA Professional S rvices G2CUSTFCD-CDA G2 Custom Federal Cross Domain

Professional

Accreditation Services -Access 12 Month Term

Everfox TTCv3.1-Services - Professiona l Support Services -Accreditation Support (SBSA)

Forcepoint Federa I LiC - G2CUSTFCD-

CDA

G2CUSTTRAV-CDA G2 Travel Cost - Cross Domain Access

TTC v3.1- Services - On-site Site Survey, Travel Everfox On-site A&A testing

Forcepoi nt Federa I UC - G2CUSTTRAV-

CDA

Deliverable Manufacturer Part# Description QTY

TTC Software License and Maintenance renewal OYl

Trusted Thin 10-99 Subscription License

Client (TTC) 12 Month Term

Distribution Everfox 1025A2S TTC v3.1 Subscription (NIPR/SIPR

Console Cell) Forcepoint Federal LLC - 1025A2S

12 Month Term

TTC Red Hat TTC v3.1 Subscription (NIPR/SIPR Enterprise License Everfox TTCRHELELS Cell)

(RHEL) ELS Node Forcepoint Federal LLC -

TTCRHELELS

Contractor: CDW-Government LLC Supply/Service: Everiox Software/Hardware Upgrade

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TTC Network 12 Month Term

Resource (per TTC v3.1 Subscript ion (NIPR/SIPR

1.3 License network) Everfox 1025B

Cell)

Subscription Forcepoint Federal LLC - 1025BS

License

2001 - 5000

TTC Subscription 12 Month Term

1.4 License Everfox 10254 TTC v3.1 Subscription (NIPR/SIPR

EUD

Cell) Forcepoint Federal LLC - 10254

G2CI Custom 12 Month Term

Hardware TTC Hardware

1.5 Subscription Maintenance - Everfox 1079HM-CDA

Forcepoint Federal LLC - 1079HM-

Cross Domain Access

CDA

Trusted Thin 10-99 Subscription License

Client (TTC) 12 Month Term

1.6 License

Distribution

Everfox 1025A2S TTC v3.1 Subscript ion (NIPR/SIPR

Console Cell) Forcepoint Federal LLC - 1025A2S

12 Month Term TTC Red Hat TTC v3.1 Subscript ion (NIPR/SIPR

1.7 License Enterprise License Everfox TTCRHELELS Cell)

(RHEL) ELS Node Forcepoint Federal LLC -

TTCRHELELS

TTC Network 12 Month Term

Resource (per TTC v3.1 Subscription (NIPR/SIPR

1.8 License network) Everfox 1025B

Cell)

Subscription Forcepoint Federal LLC - 1025BS

License

501-1000

TTC Subscript ion 12 Month Term

1.9 License Everfox 10252 TTC v3.1 Subscript ion (NIPR/SIPR

EUD

Cell) Forcepoint Federal LLC - 10254

G2CI Custom 12 Month Term

Hardware TTC Hardware

1.11 Subscription M aintenance - Everfox 1079HM-CDA

Forcepoint Federal LLC - 1079HM-

Cross Domain Access

CDA

REQ

ID#

1.0

1.1

1.2

Hardware

License

Deliverable

CUI/SP-PROCURE

Control No: 24-056

Contractor: CDW-Government LLC Supply/Service: Everiox Software/Hardware Upgrade

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Manufacturer Part# Description

ARCYBER Headquarters Thin Client Lifecycle Replacement (LCR)

Thin client computer

Hardware maintenance

Everfox

Everfox

G2CI Custom Hardware - Cross Domain Access 12 Mont h Term HP Elite T755

1079H-CDA TTC EUD Appliance (meets Raise-the-Bar compliance) Forcepoint Federal LLC-

1079H-CDA

1079HM-CDA

G2CI Custom Hardware M aintenance - Cross

Domain Access HP Elite T755 TTC EUD Appliance (meets Raise-the-Bar compliance) 36 Mont h Term Forcepoint Federal LLC -

1079HM-CDA

The required delivery date is for hardware, and a base period of for license items and services beginning

The licenses and services will include a ARCYBER G6 estimates a value o based on the Independent Government Estimate (IGE), which is based off historical pricing and CHESS catalog pricing.

4. Authority Cited: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B). Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly special ized.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

The original requirement for ARCYBER was restricted to authorized resellers of brand name Everiox under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) vehicle through the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) contracting center in 2018. Everiox TTC was the only NSA approved cross-domain solution for SABI at that time. ARCYBER went with the SABI environment in order to reduce the end user device footprint at the desk as this would only require one client (a computer with a software program that transfers information) instead of two.

In accordance with the mandates by NSA's RTB strategy, all items for the cross-domain solution capability must be provided by the same vendor and meet strict specifications for security purposes. As Everiox is still the only known vendor to provide this highly specialized solution, ARCYBER is required to keep utilizing Everiox as its SABI cross domain solution. Additionally, continued use of an Everiox solution to run ARCYBER's unique SABI VOi environment enables troubleshooting, saving the Army both time and

Contractor: CDW-Government LLC Supply/Service: Everfox Software/Hardware Upgrade

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As noted in paragraph 6 below, market research has demonstrated that CDW-G is the only authorized vendor within CHESS that can provide the Everfox brand name. As CHESS is the mandatory source for all commercial IT requirements per Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 5139.101-90(a)(1 ), CDW-G is the only vendor capable of providing the Everfox solution to ARCYBER. Furthermore, CDW-G has proven its capability of providing the SABI cross-domain solution as it has successfully provided the Everfox solution for ARCYBER's VOi environment since 2018.

6. Market Research: On 17 July 2023, ARCYBER G6 submitted its first Request for Information (RFI) #458810 on CHESS ITES-3H. This RFI included only the items within the ARCYBER Headquarters Thin Client LCR section listed in the bill of materials above in paragraph 3. There were four amendments to the RFI, the most recent amendment closed on 11 June 2024. There were several technical changes to the requirement throughout the RFI time period due to changes with Everfox processes and meeting RTB requirements. Therefore, many adjustments were made to the bill of materials to see if potential vendors could meet the requirement. The RFI was provided to all■ vendors listed under the CHESS ITES-3H vehicle. ARCYBER received a total o.

Only CDW-G provided a quote with the compatible equipment.

On 16 April 2024, ARCYBER submitted its second RFI #489541 on CHESS ITES-3H with a closing date of 30 April 2024. This RFI included all other items listed within the bill of materials above in paragraph 3. The RFI was provided to all ■ vendors listed under

Contractor: CDW-Government LLC Supply/Service: Everfox Software/Hardware Upgrade

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the CHESS ITES-3H vehicle. ARCYBER received a total of

Only CDW-G provided a quote which addressed the complete listing of licensing and hardware maintenance agreements required.

On 23 July 2024, ACC-RI submitted RFI #501556 on CHESS ITES- Software 2 with a closing date of 29 July 2024. The RFI included all items listed within the bill of materials above in paragraph 3. The RFI was provided to all vendors listed under the CHESS ITES- Software 2 vehicle. ACC-RI received a total of

Based on the market research, CDW-G is the only vendor that can provide the Everfox brand-name in CHESS. As such, CDW-G is the only contractor capable of providing the Everfox solution for ARCYBER's VOi environment.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: ACC-RI will continue to conduct market research while ensuring follow-on actions are procured per government regulations. Additionally, ARCYBER will continue looking for alternative cross-domain solutions that meets the Government's requirements and allows for competition.

8. Other Facts:

Procurement History:

The required software licenses and hardware were previously procured under delivery orders from a NASA SEWP contract through the NAVAIR contracting center. Contract numbers to reference are:

Contract: NNG15SC82B/ N00421-19-F-0862 RFC28 Addi Thin Clients Contractor: CDW-G Award Date: 13 September 2019 Competitive Status: Competition restricted to authorized resellers in NASA SEWP Authority: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) and FAR 16.505(a)(4)

Contract: NNG15SC04B/ N68335-19-F-0080-Forcepoint Contractor: CDW-G Award Date: 19 January 2019 Competitive Status: Competition restricted to authorized resellers in NASA SEWP Authority: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) and FAR 16.505(a)(4)

Contract: NNG15SC04B/ N68335-18-F-0518 Workstations Contractor: CDW-G Award Date: 17 September 2018 Competitive Status: Competition restricted to authorized resellers in NASA SEWP Authority: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) and FAR 16.505(a)(4)

Contractor: CDW-Government LLC Supply/Service: Everiox Software/Hardware Upgrade

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9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated price to the Government for th is contract action will be fair and reasonable. Price analysis will be performed and in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 (b )(2)(v), proposed prices will be compared with the IGE. As this is a commercial item, certified cost or pricing data is not requ ired per FAR 15.403-1(b)(3).

LAYER CASIE C Digitally signed by

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Casie Layer Contracting Officer

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

LAYER CASIE C Digitally signed by

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Casie Layer Contracting Officer

Contractor: CDW-Government LLC Supply/Service: Everiox Software/Hardware Upgrade

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Approval

Based on the foregoing justification , I hereby approve the procurement of the Everiox Software/Hardware Upgrade using an exception to fa ir opportunity pursuant to the authority of FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Date: 9/9/24 Signature:

IP n • 00 L Dlgl1ally slgned by l ~ 'M. u'' : HELPS.RACHELM.125831986

Date: 2024.09.09 15:58:15 ~5'00'

RACHEL M. PHELPS

Competition Advocate