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JUSTIFICATION FOR LIMITED SOURCE

BRAND NAME OR EQUIVALENT

(Simplified Acquisitions <$150K)

The service or material listed on GSA Advantage Request For Quote # is for Brand Name only and competition is limited for reasons indicated below.

Restricted to the following source.

Manufacturer:

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer POC Contact Information:

Dale Kling (CCIE #21330)

Cisco Account Manager(Navy Hampton Roads, DECA, MSC, NCIS) dakling@cisco.com

Cell - (757)358-1040

Desk - (408)895-1445

Dealer / Rep / Recommended Source:

Cisco- Dale Kling, Cisco Account Manager- 757-358-1040- dakling@cisco.com Description Of The Items Or Service Required, The Estimated Cost, And Required Delivery Date:

Item (1) Cisco Systems Catalyst Switch Model C9500-16X-A Cost: 1ea = $15,300.00 Item (2) Cisco Systems Catalyst Switch Model C9407R

Cost: 2ea x $22,080.00 = $44,160.00 Item (3) Cisco Small Secure Network Server Model SNS-3515-K9

Cost: 1ea = $19,738.00 Oct. 15, 2018

Specific Characteristics Of The Material Or Service That Limit The Availability To A Brand Name:

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The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system:

· Cisco has been the main supplier of network switches (approx 8), at the Naval Air Terminal Norfolk. Changes in the configuration of the switch component would necessitate a complete change in the Life Cycle Management program of the Naval Air Terminal in regard to technology upgrades.

· Items requested are technology upgrades, consistent with the LCM program at the Naval Air Terminal and contained in the quote provided by vendor.

· Uniformity – the Cisco Catalyst switch was selected because this series of switches has been in use at the Naval Air Terminal for the past nineteen years. This experience base, along with built-in compatibility between existing switches and the ones requested will minimize setup/learning curves, allow maximum utilization of equipment at minimum cost and will ensure that the IT Dept of the Naval Air Terminal is able to support its customers in a timely and efficient manner.

· Compatibility – the new equipment will be used in a fast-pasted, highly technical environment and must have a high degree of compatibility with United States Air Force Mobility Command legacy programs and within the Naval Air Terminal corporate network. Failure to meet this requirement may have extreme consequences in terms of downtime costs and/or loss or corruption of data. The Cisco Catalyst switches have proven to be both reliable and compatible.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is:

These are direct replacement parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a name brand buy:

The Naval Air Terminal IT Dept is extremely familiar with Cisco Catalyst switches and have achieved better results with using them on the Naval Air Terminal corporate network since 1999. It is imperative for the Government to purchase network systems and peripherals that are at the same time reliable, and are configured in such a way as to prevent downtime, as it relates to employee labor costs and equipment replacement. As well as being a predominant choice for many U.S. naval networks, Cisco has an industry rating which is impeccable for overall performance in its switch platform of products.

Certification:

I certify that statements checked, and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this name brand name justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Signature:

Name: Sam Hudson Title: Information Technology Specialist Activity: Navy Operated AMC Air Terminal, Norfolk VA Date: May 10, 2018

Contracting Officer Signature:

Name: Alan R. Crouch Jr.

Date: May 10, 2018

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