JOFOC 40Mbps VNET Order Number 19MU3021P0512.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTMTIES)

I . I recommend that U.S. Embassy Muscat use other than full and open competition for the acquisition ofMCT-IRM VNET 40 INTERNET SERVICE (40 MBPS VPN Circuit) via PR9105664, Purchase Order# l 9MU3020P0340. The estimated cost is

$154,285.72 (OMR 59,400.00)

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

Purchase of alternate OpenNet circuit path for circuit redundancy, circuit diversification, and continuity of operations of the Open Net circuit.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs:

A 40 MB /28 IP equipment compliant with NDAA 889 (i.e. not manufactured by a compnay covered in NDAA 889) fully synchronous Internet circuit from our

Chancery to the US.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition: 41 USC 253( c )(1), FAR 6.302.1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

It is required to use Ooredoo because of circuit diversity which is required by the funding agency in Washington. The primary 30 MB OpenNet circuit is being provided by Omantel. There are only two network infrastructures in Oman capable of delivering the service: Ooredoo's and Omantel's. therefore Ooredoo is the only remaining service provider that can provide service redundancy.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (for sole source acquisitions; also required for unusual and compelling urgency where more than one offer will not be solicited).

The primary and alternate VNET circuits must be with different ISPs. Omantel is the ISP for the primary VNET circuit. Ooredoo is the only other ISP that that can supply the 40 MB VNET circuit.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. The description should include whether a FedBizOpps notice was or will be publicized, as required by FAR 5.2, and if not, which exception under

FAR 5.202 applies (e.g., blanket waiver provided in DOSAR 605.202-70). Two of the

ISPs (Omantel and Awasr) in Oman utilize the same physical infrastructure. The third

ISP (Ooredoo) utilize a separate physical infrastructure. Omantel is the ISP for the primary VNET circuit. Therefore, Ooredoo is the only ISP that can provide this internet service.

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. - Refer Point 8below.Yes.

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.: A market survey was conducted. Ooredoo must be selected because of the required circuit diversity. Omantel is providing the other

30 MB VNET OpenNet circuit. So Ooredoo is the only other circuit provider that can provide the service in Oman.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition. Due to the required circuit diversity Ooredoo is the only provider in Oman that can provide the service.

I 0. A listing of sources, if any that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Not applicable

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

CERTIFICATIONS

I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition. :.�:2-202 1 0am� :.vi�]!n =

Title: Information Management Officer

I certify that this submission is accurate, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

Date Name: Dimitry Medvedev Title: Contracting Officer

5/2/2021