JUSTIFICATION FOR BRAND NAME ICO BAE Systems.docx_Redacted.pdf

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 must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed. Additional Data Diodes are being purchased which must function identically to Data Diodes already installed. Contract N0018920PQ051 was for the initial purchase of Data Diodes for Naval Meteorology & Oceanography Command (NMOC) Cross Domain Solution (CDS). The manufacturer and vendor selected was BAE Systems. Significant effort (approximately one full man year) was required to integrate the BAE Systems’ Data Diodes purchased into the larger NMOC CDS system. The BAE Systems Data Diode consists of both hardware and software that have been integrated with other components of the NMOC CDS to function as a cohesive unit. Changing to a different Data Diode solution at this point would necessitate significant re-engineering effort to re-integrate and validate a new solution. Changing to a different Data Diode solution would also add unnecessary complexity as now two different Data Diodes would be present in the same NMOC CDS and would cause the Government to incur undue cost and spend a significant amount of man hours to re-train personnel.

☒ 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.

The CDS provides secure, timely, and automated delivery of data in direct support of the Navy warfighter and must continue to meet NSA RTB requirements and other CDS related cyber security directives in order to remain in operation. The investment in this continued capability ensures security and efficiency of METOC mission supporting delivery of information key to the Navy mission.

Since data diodes from different manufacturer have different system interface requirements, it is necessary to purchase these supplies from the original vendor or authorized distributors to ensure interoperability with other existing systems within the NMOC CDS architecture.

☒ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

BAE Systems is the exclusive worldwide developer and distributor of BAE Systems Datagate Diode Suite and XTS Diode. A sole source letter has been provided by the BAE Sytems.

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

Contract N0018920PQ051 was for the initial purchase of Data Diodes for NMOC CDS.

The Primary Oceanographic Prediction System (POPS) and Oceanographic Information System (OIS) program requires the purchase of diode hardware and software in order to meet National Security Agency (NSA) Raise the Bar (RTB) Cross Domain Solution (CDS) cyber security directives at Fleet Numerical Meteorology & Oceanography Center (FNMOC) and the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO).

These items are critical to satisfying the RTB requirement to place hardware separation mechanisms between all CDS and high threat networks, and are required to allow continued