JEFO NetApp_Redacted-sam post.pdf
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This is a Justification Review Document for an Exception to Fair Opportunity under FAR 16.507-7, authorizing the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky to procure NetApp Hardware and Software maintenance support on a sole-source basis from NetApp Inc.
The procurement involves a Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order covering renewal and software license maintenance support for NetApp Hardware and Software for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The requirement includes 24 line items spanning hardware components (Advisor Plus controllers, disk drives, storage devices), software licenses and support (Support Insight Discover, Support Insight Plan, Support Insight Perform), warranty extensions, and supplemental support management services. The projected award date is June 2026. The justification cites FAR 16.507-7 authority, permitting restriction to one manufacturer where the item is peculiar to that manufacturer. NetApp is justified as the sole source because only NetApp and its authorized resellers can provide patches and software updates for proprietary NetApp products. The document asserts that alternative software would require Certificate of Networthiness (CON) approval, user retraining, and potential mission failure due to system compatibility issues. Continued use of NetApp products prevents data loss, maintains current infrastructure, and avoids approximately $1.5 million in equipment replacement costs and $81,000 in data migration expenses. Per Army Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (AFARS) 5139, all in-scope items must be procured through the Digital Marketplace contract vehicle (ITES-4H). Fair and reasonable pricing will be determined through price analysis, with commercial item exceptions applied under FAR 15.403-1(b)(3).
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Control No.: MICC 2026-31
Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support the justification for an exception to fair opportunity.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination will be made using price analysis. As a part of this basis, certified cost or pricing date will not be required and the following exceptions apply FAR 15.403-1(b)(3); a commercial item is being acquired.
14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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