M209703352483 - NETAPP Hardware Support - Brand Name Justification_SAM.gov.pdf

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – J&A No. 23-011

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Justification and Approval (J&A) Document Template

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – J&A No. 23-011

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A)

Preparation of this document is the responsibility of the Requiring Activity Official (RAO) via close coordination with the supporting contracting organization.

ALL AREAS ARE MANDATORY AND MUST BE COMPLETED

Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(3)

Project/Program Name: MARFORSOC Network Storage Replacement

Component/PEO/Other: MARSOC AC/S G6 .

Estimated Contract Cost (including options) :

Type J&A: (Individual or Class )

J&A No.

23 - 011 Generated when entered in log

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: FAR 13.106-1(b)(3) MARSOC Contracting

BLDG RR400

Camp Lejeune, NC 28460

2. Description of Action: FAR 13.106-1(b)(3)

Approval is being requested for a new firm-fixed price contract for FY23 in the amount of$500K. FY23 MFP11 O&M funds will be utilized. This is a limited source action to be awarded as a new task order/purchase order to offerors meeting the requested Brand Name specifications.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: FAR 13.106-1(b)(3)

DOD/USSOCOM has mandated all DOD Agencies/Components replace their end-of-life Network Storage equipment. Specifically, the FAS-2750 Model Network Appliance equipment currently deployed within MARFORSOC, and other DOD components have reached end-of-life and must be removed/replaced no later than FY24. In short, this action will replace the current classified and unclassified network attached storage equipment (NETAPP FAS 2750 model) with the new NETAPP AFF-C250 Model.

4. Authority Cited: FAR 13.106-1(b)(3)

FAR 13.106-1(b)(3) Soliciting from a single source; brand name justification

5. Reason for Authority Cited: FAR 6.302-1(c)

DOD/USSOCOM has determined that very specific network attached storage equipment meets and/or exceeds DOD standards for security and interoperability.

The Network Appliance (a.k.a – NETAPP) company equipment is the primary storage vendor used throughout DOD/USSOCOM. This equipment is 100% compatible with

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – J&A No. 23-011 existing architecture and exceeds all security requirements for network operations.

USSOCOM/MARFORSOC has expended 1000’s of man-hours of training and funding to effectively operate and maintain the NETAPP appliances. Extensive operational and maintenance training has been conducted by the AC/S G6 and staff to effectively operate and maintain this equipment. This organization (NETAPP, Inc) has a unique relationship with DOD/USSOCOM, by providing onsite support, training, and 24/7 sustainment support. There are numerous authorized resellers of this brand/product.

6. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6) & (11))

A notice was or was not publicized as required by FAR 5.2. If a notice was not publicized, the exception cited under FAR 5.202(a)(1) through (13) was:

In the past, the requirement was sole sourced to NETAPP Inc. Efforts were made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

A notice of intent to limit competition according to the brand name requirements of the solicitation will be publicized to the System for Award Management, (SAM.gov) website on 6/29/2023 as required by FAR 6.302-1(c). The notice will state that responsible sources capable of meeting the requirement may submit technical, delivery, pricing, and past performance data sufficient to determine capability to perform. Any responses received will be evaluated to determine if a competitive award can be made.

No actions were taken to procure data rights, and data rights should not be procured due to excessive costs.

7. Market Research: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8))

A general Internet search for "NETAPP Storage Equipment and Support" returns information on netapp.com websites. A search of GSA Advantage reveals no schedule holders that can provide the NETAPP Storage Equipment and Support products/services. Most NETAPP equipment/items are available in the market for purchase in the open market.

The contracting office and the requiring activity will continue to perform market research to identify potential products/services that will meet the Government's needs and sources that are capable of providing the necessary support.

8. Other Authorities/Factors: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9))

N/A

9. Interested Sources: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10))

N/A

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NOTICE 1

Prior to approval, J&As will be screened to identify proprietary data and information exempted from disclosure by 5 U.S.C. 552, Freedom of Information Act, so that the final J&A may be prepared for required posting to FedBizOpps IAW Section 844 of NDAA 2009 as implemented via DPAP Memo, Public Disclosure of Justification and Approval Documents for Noncompetitive Contracts, dated 13 February 2009. J&As shall be posted to FedBizOpps within 14 days unless 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency is cited. In that particular case the J&A will be posted within 30 days. Information selected for removal will be highlighted in yellow much like this statement so that signature authorities will know what information will be removed after approval, before posting.

10. Technical and Requirements Certification: (FAR 6.303-2(c))

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:

NAME: ______________________ TITLE: _______________________________

SIGNATURE: _______________________________ DATE: _________________

1. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7))

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. A price analysis will be conducted utilizing historical comparison on local contracts and contracts from Electronic Document Access. In addition, pricing will be compared against catalog pricing or similar items on the commercial market. Certified cost or pricing data will not be required.

CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE IN SECTION 12 BELOW ALSO SERVES AS

THE PRICE FAIR AND REASONABLENESS DETERMINATION IN THIS SECTION.

2. Contracting Officer Certification: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(12))

I hereby certify that this J&A is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: Samuel Williams_______ TITLE: Contracting Officer_________

SIGNATURE: _______________________________ DATE: 20230628