Limited Sources Justification and Approval -FA460824P0093 -Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A) for the acquisition of Intrusion Detection System (IDS) equipment and services under contract FA460824P0093. The J&A states that LDIA Holdings, LLC (dba Prometheus Security Global Group) is the sole source capable of providing the required brand name Cisco network switches that are compatible with the existing IDS infrastructure on Barksdale Air Force Base. The J&A indicates that utilizing the Cisco brand switches is necessary to maintain compliance and interoperability with the existing IDS systems. The contract was awarded to Prometheus Security Global Group on 2024-09-05 for $167,194.37. The J&A also notes that the agency will conduct periodic market research to determine if future requirements can be acquired through full and open competition.
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Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A)
April 2024 Page 3 of 3April 2024 Page 3 of 3
d. Equipment after install will be maintained by existing base IDS contract.
Brand Name Cisco switches will be utilized instead of quoted Brand Name Tripp Lite Model NGI-MO8C4-L2 switch which would render the IDS out of compliance with other systems currently operating on Barksdale AFB. Cisco switches are currently being utilized in other IDS systems located on Barksdale AFB. Additionally, utilizing the Brand Name Cisco Switch is needed in order to maintain compatibility with other systems.
In an effort to procure from one (1) source, Prometheus is capable of providing all equipment and components necessary to fulfill the requirement.
V. Determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with
FAR 8.404(d).
Best value will be established by comparing the pricing in the quote received from Prometheus Security Global Group on this requirement to recent quotes that resulted in contract awards issued by this vendor on same or similar requirements.
VI. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or explain why market research was not conducted.
Only one source can respond due to the unique or specialized nature of the work. LDIA Holdings, LLC, doing business as Prometheus Security Global Group
These requirements have been sourced from the same company to ensure compliance with existing warranties and to maintain uniformity with the previously installed IDS on Barksdale AFB.
VII. Other facts supporting the justification.
N/A
VIII. Actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services.
LDIA Holdings, LLC, also known as Prometheus Security Group (PSG), holds a Federal Supply Schedule and operates as a small business. At present, they are the sole company capable of supplying the required equipment, including matching existing IDS and warranties. Per FAR 8.405-2(b), an order will be placed with the schedule contractor able to provide the supplies in accordance with Statement of Work (SOW).
will conduct periodic market surveys consisting of internet searches and trade journal reviews, such as Government Computer News and Defense Journal. AFGSC will also continue attending industry conferences, trade shows in local area, to determine if future requirements can be acquired through full and open competition.
IX. Certification by the Contracting Officer.
As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
X. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.
N/A
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