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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND AIRCRAFT DIVISION

21983 BUNDY ROAD

BUILDING 441, UNIT 7

PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND 20670

IN REPLY REFER TO:

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LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity.

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) Patuxent River, MD

2. Nature and/or Description of Action Being Approved.

This Limited Source Justification (LSJ) authorizes and approves the issuance of a limited source order for the Licensing and Software Assurance, also known as software maintenance for brand name Microsoft products. The Microsoft products included are: a new license and software assurance bundles of Microsoft

SQL Server 2014 Enterprise Edition. In accordance with DFARS 208.7400, this procurement with be awarded to an authorized vendor, via the Microsoft Navy Enterprise Licensing Agreement (ELA) through a

Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract.

3. Description of the Supplies or Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs (including the estimated value).

The proposed contract is for the Microsoft software assurance which is required to support the

NAVAIR/NAWCAD Microsoft SQL Server Environment. There are no other brand names that provide the above listed software other than Microsoft. As such, no other products can meet the agency's needs.

NAVAIR/NAWCAD users require this software as their Relational Database Management System

(RDBMS) for various applications across the command as well throughout the Navy. Microsoft SQL Server is a DON Application & Database Management System (DADMs) approved RDBMS tool that delivers comprehensive high-end datacenter capabilities for demanding database and business intelligence requirements.

The Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) for this action is approximately $150,977.68. The proposed acquisition is severable services and does not involve contractor essential services under

DFARS 237.7601.

4. Identification of the Justification Rationale (see FAR 8.405-6(b)) and, if applicable, a Demonstration of the Proposed Contractor’s Unique Qualifications to Provide the Required Supply or Service:

The item is peculiar to one manufacturer.

Per FAR 8.405-6(b) the item is peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer. Brand name specifications shall not tess.goshorn Highlight be used unless the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements.

Microsoft Server Device CALs, Microsoft Skype for Business, User CALs, and Microsoft SQL Enterprise are key components of standing up SharePoint environment. SharePoint is an integrated suite of collaborative capabilities that can help improve organization effectiveness by providing comprehensive content management and enterprise search, accelerating shared business processes, and facilitating information-sharing across boundaries for better business insight. The Microsoft software assurance is required to support the NAVAIR/NAWCAD SharePoint Environment. There are no other brand names that provide the above listed software other than Microsoft. Microsoft, along with its authorized resellers, are the sole provider for maintenance and technical support of Microsoft Software Assurance, or software maintenance, and no other supplies or services will satisfy the program requirements and once a maintenance contract reaches the End of Life date (May 31, 2018), security related hot fixes, technical support and product downloads will no longer be available. Also, if additional support is not purchased, the product ceases to allow, via the NMCI environment, document workflow and file access throughout the document lifecycle, from submission and approval through retirement, while end users interact with static and dynamic web pages. The product warranty and licensure agreements will also be voided if maintenance and technical support are provided by unauthorized sources. As such, no other products can meet the agency's needs.

5. Determination by the Ordering Activity Contracting Officer that the Order Represents the Best Value

Consistent with FAR 8.404(d):

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.404(d), GSA has already determined the prices of supplies and fixed-price services, and rates for services offered at hourly rates, under schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable. The Microsoft Navy ELA N66001-15-A-0001, effective 1 June 2015, provides the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Navy's needs.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

In accordance with FAR 10.002, market research was conducted by AIR-7.2 Subject Matter Experts in connection with the development of the Government's requirements, and to determine availability of the functionality required to meet the Government's needs. Subject Matter Experts used internet searches on

ESI and GSA as part of their market research and found this software is available on the Navy ELA, which is a mandated contract vehicle. Currently, Insight Public Sector is the only Enterprise License Agreement

(ELA) authorized reseller on the Navy contract.

7. Any Other Facts Supporting The Justification.

The knowledge base of NAVAIR's employees is one of its most valuable assets. Across time multiple zones and geographic locations, NAVAIR's knowledge workers need instant access to a wide variety of information that can help them more effectively conduct their day-to-day activities, collaborate with their teams, and improve effectiveness. With stretched resources and demanding goals, NAVAIR needs a solution that maximizes the value of key assets - their people's time and the expertise they bring to

NAVAIR. Microsoft Server Device CALs, Microsoft Skype for Business, User CALs, and Microsoft SQL

Enterprise are key components of standing up SharePoint environment. Without these Microsoft technologies, NAVAIR's collaborative environment and productivity reduction could impact mission of the fleet.

8. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers that

Preclude the Agency from Meeting the Requirements of FAR 8.405-1 and FAR 8.405-2 before any

Subsequent Acquisition for the Supplies or Services is Made:

This procurement is for Microsoft products for the development and maintenance of the NAVAIR

SharePoint environment. The IT/CS Department intends to compete this procurement through the Navy

ELA/BPA reseller (Insight Public Sector) on contract number N66001-15-A-0001, thereby maximizing the

Government's ability to obtain best value.

Future procurements of Microsoft Assurance subscriptions will be required as the IT/CS Data Center continues to grow to meet customer requirements. The NAVAIR acquisition team will continue to ensure that specific strategy, policy and procedures are in place to obtain the best value at the lowest price and in the best interest of the Government by conducting market research to identify other contract vehicles to determine which vehicle offers the highest discount levels. As new customers migrate to the IT/IM Data

Center, there could potentially be additional licenses required. In the event that additional Microsoft maintenance subscriptions are required, the procurement will also be competed amongst eligible authorized resellers. In addition, the new licenses and or annual maintenance subscriptions will be competed amongst eligible authorized resellers.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

___________________________________________ 301.342.7417

Digital Signature & Date Phone No.

Requirements Cognizance:

___________________________________________ 301.342.9838

Digital Signature & Date Phone No.

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

_____________________________ __Colleen Coombs____________ _301.995.0308 ______

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

APPROVED

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of (3) The item is peculiar to one manufacturer.

[Print Name of Approving Official] Date

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