1.03 b Sole Source Justification Redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

LENEL is required because components of the equipment to be installed in this project are proprietary to LENEL and can be procured only through their network of LENEL Authorized VAR contractor. Once the equipment has been purchase and installed the card CAC Reader System will be connected to the existing LENEL OnGuard Security System maintenance contract at NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

The supplies or services 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.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole source action:

The NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK Postal Division purchase of the LENEL OnGuard CAC Reader System is to be placed and maintained by and maintain under the LENEL OnGuard Security System. Only a LENEL VAR that has been approved to sell to the Government can ensure expertise in in the area of repair and maintenance on ESS LENEL-ON. A contractor that is not a LENEL VAR is unauthorized to provide repair, maintenance and supplies necessary to complete the requirement.

are familiar with the requirements at NAVSUP FLC Norfolk and fully understand the Intrusion Detection Security (IDS) System. They are also the only company within a 50-mile radius that has the LENEL National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) Encryption Certificate. The is certified for all technologies related to LENEL. has the certified technicians that are able to design, install and /or troubleshoot LENEL equipment to maintain a product warranty.

is the original vendor that designed, installed the IDS equipment, and currently provides the annual maintenances for these systems at NAVSUP FLC Norfolk. Utilizing a different contractor could present configuration and conflict issues.

offers the highest requirements as required by the DOD Postal Manual Chapter 13 DOD 4526.6M to satisfy the security requirements at the NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Postal Division.

Document number: 1301034894

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Signature Date

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department