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J&A Number:

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

2200 LESTER STREET

QUANTICO, VA 22134-6050

IN REPLY REFER TO:

MCSC CT 0242

J&A No.:

To be filled in by contracting officer

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as the Competition Advocate for the procuring activity, hereby approve issuance of the contracting action described herein using Limited Sources, pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.401 (Multiple Award Schedule Program), 8.405-6, and 16.505 and the Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 208.405-70(b)(2) and PGI 216.505-70. The primary statutory authorities for the MAS program are Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251, et seq) and 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies.

1. Contracting Activity

Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM)

Information Systems and Infrastructure Contracts Group (CT024)

2200 Lester Street

Quantico, VA 22134-6050

2. Nature of Action Being Approved

Contracting for brand name item

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The United States Marine Corps intends to procure Dell Precision T5500.

4. Identification of Justification Rationale

The authority for this use of limited sources is FAR 8.405-6(b)(X) and DFARS 208.405-70(b)(2).

OAD uses the cluster for complex computing on the internal OAD network, cluster. The computing cluster runs an internal OAD network that has no connectivity to the NMCI or SIPRNET networks. The computing cluster resides on this network and is critical for on-going USMC/MCCDC analysis efforts. The current processors supporting the cluster are over 5 years old and cannot support the increased demand for complex analysis that needs to be performed by the command. OAD requires consistency and compatibility across the network.

Other sites, such as; IBM and HP have been researched and they do not have workstations that can match this configuration, particularly the dimension in a space critical area This “high throughput” computing power is needed to run multiple iterations simultaneously of very large and extremely complex combat simulations, to produce results in a timely manner.

IBM does not have workstations in small form dimensions. The server configurations have the form required, however, since the devices are configured for server implementation, the Windows 7 platform required is not supported.

HP does not have workstations in small form dimensions. The server configurations have the form required, however, since the devices are configured for server implementation, the Windows 7 platform required is not supported. In addition, HP does not have the option for a dual six core processor.

5. Determination by the Ordering Activity

In accordance with FAR 8.404(d), this order represents the best value to the Government.

6. Description of Market Survey

Although this equipment is proprietary in nature, all items are available through numerous resellers. With the progression and development of technology, the Marine Corps will continue to perform market research of industry components that are available through multiple resellers.

IBM does not have workstations in small form dimensions. The server configurations have the form required, however, since the devices are configured for server implementation, the Windows 7 platform required is not supported.

HP does not have workstations in small form dimensions. The server configurations have the form required, however, since the devices are configured for server implementation, the Windows 7 platform required is not supported. In addition, HP does not have the option for a dual six core processor.

7.

Other Factors Supporting Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition

8.

Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition

Although orders placed pursuant to a Multiple Award Schedule are considered to be issued pursuant to full and open competition, this order will be synopsized in accordance with FAR 8.405-6 when placing brand name specific orders. The Contracting Officer will ensure the synopsis is complete when the requirement package is provided. Any responses received from alternative sources of supply will be fully evaluated.

Technical and Requirements Certifications (FAR 8.405-6(g)(2)(x))

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Technical and Requirements Cognizance:

____/Jeffrey Tkacheff/_____________________ Date: ____09/04/2012____

Jeff Tkacheff Operations Research Analyst 703-784-0429 Jeffrey.tkacheff@usmc.mil Contracting Officer I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

___/Sharon A Ward/_____________________ Date: __09/04/2012________

Sharon A Ward

Contracting Officer

Regional Contracting Office Phone: ……703-784-3509……………………..

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