JEFO - WSTARS FY23 Red Hat Renewal.pdf

Supply/Service: Red Hat Software

Est. Dollar Value:

Market research confirms that adequate competition exists for the required software.

In accordance with AFARS 5139.101(2), this requirement was submitted through the Information Technology Approval System on 14 June 2022. Command level approval was received on 24 June 2022.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: As systems age and lifecycle replacements are deemed necessary, additional market research will be conducted and assessed to determine if alternate or additional products become available that will meet the Government’s requirements.

8. Other Facts:

Procurement History:

Contract: HC1028-18-A-0001, Delivery Order W52P1J-21-F-0529 Contractor: Carasoft Technology Method of procurement: Fair Opportunity under ESI BPA Contract Type: BPA Delivery Order

Contract: W52P1J-17-D-0094 Task Order 0003 Contractor: Northrop Grumman Method of procurement: Full & Open with Adequate Competition Contract type: IDIQ and Task Order NOTE: Red Hat software was purchased as an Other Direct Cost under this Task Order.

Control No: TBD Supply/Service: Red Hat Software

Est. Dollar Value:

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

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 this contract action will be fair and reasonable. If adequate competition is not received, the price fair and reasonable determination will be made using price analysis utilizing Independent Government Estimate and historical pricing data of similar/like items. Certified cost or pricing data will not be required based on the fact that the commercial exception under FAR 15.403 applies.

Date: _____________ _____________________________________ Benjamin Geringer Contracting Officer

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

Date: ______________ ____________________________________ Benjamin Geringer Contracting Officer

9/2/22

9/2/22

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