(L22-0012)_Sole_Source_and_Brand_Name_Justification-NS_Server_redactedr._.pdf

13 October 2017 (Rev 1)

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)(UNDER $150K)

PMD ID Number:

Department:

Type of Justification:

Company Name/Brand Name:

Company Address (if sole source):

Company POC and Phone Number (if sole source):

Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the Agencies needs:

--Cisco Nexus 3132Q-XL Network Switches for use in the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division

(NSWC PHD) Gun Computer System (GCS) MK 160 In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) Lab and the Center for

Surface Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU) Dam Neck GCS MK 160 Training Lab Gun Computer System Test Fixtures

(GCSTFs).

Part number Manuf. Description Quantity

N3K-C3132Q-XL CISCO NEXUS 3132Q, 32 X QSFP+ PORTS, EXTENDED MEMORY 2

The following items are part of this purchase and will be installed into the two N3K-C3132Q-XL network switches

(1/2 the parts into one N3K-C3132Q-XL switch and 1/2 the parts into the second N3K-C3132Q-XLswitch):

N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT-ZE CISCO NEXUS 3K/9K FIXED ACCESSORY KIT, INCLUDED AT 2

N3K-BAS1K9 CISCO NEXUS 3000 BASE LICENSE 2

NXA-FAN-30CFM-B CISCO NEXUS 2K/3K/9K SINGLE FAN, PORT SIDE INTAKE 8

NXOS-703I3.1 CISCO NEXUS 9500, 9300, 3000 BASE NX-OS SOFTWARE REL 2

N2200-PAC-400W-B CISCO NEXUS 2200 FEX POWER SUPPLY, BACK TO FRONT AIRFLOW 4

CAB-9K12A-NA CISCO PWR CORD 125VAC 13A NEMA 5-15 PLUG NORTH AMERICA 4

N3K-LAN1K9 CISCO NEXUS 3000 LAN ENTERPRISE LICENSE 2

Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

FY19-09916

Littoral & Strike Warfare

Brand Name

Cisco Systems, Inc.

✔ Identification of the Justification Rationale: The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

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

Urgency (rare)

Identification of the Justification Rationale Explained:

**If using form, fit, and function, describe the current equipment and how the new item/service must coordinate or interface.

**If using patent, copyright, proprietary data, describe the proprietary data.

**If using direct replacement, describe this below.

**If using urgency, describe when you became aware of the requirement and the impact of not having this complete by this time frame.

1. IAW 6.302-1-- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. (B) The justification should indicate that the use of such descriptions in the acquisition or portion of an acquisition is essential to the Government’s requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company;

2. These Cisco Network Switches and UCS Servers are part GCSTF Mod 7 and GCSTF Mod 6 designs. The Technical Design Agent (TDA) for the GCSTF Mod 7 and the GCSTF Mod 6 is

NSWC Dahlgren Division (DD).

3. NSWC PHD is procuring parts and will assemble the GCSTF Mod 7 and the GCSTF Mod 6. The

TDA's design specifies Cisco Nexus 3132Q-XL Network Switches and Cisco UCS C460 M4

Servers.

Specific Characteristics of the Item or Service Required that Limit the Availability to a Sole Source or

Brand Name:

**This is the most important section. Explain in detail why this company or brand are the only ones that can meet the requirement.

Market Research Conducted:

Cisco is the only acceptable brand of Network Switches and UCS Servers for use in the GCSTF Mod 7 and GCSTF

Mod 6. The GCSTFs are AEGIS LAN and combat system sensor emulators used to support in-service engineering activities within NSWC PHD's GCS MK 160 ISEA and SIT Labs as well as the GCS MK 160 Training Lab at the

Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU) Dam Neck. The shipboard AEGIS LAN uses Cisco products.

Therefore, the GCSF Mod 7 that emulates the AEGIS LAN requires the use of Cisco products in order to avoid compatibility issues.

The TDA, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWC DD), has designed the GCSTFs to meet simulated AEGIS LAN performance standards. The TDA is developing, analyzing, and modifying GCSTF software based on the use of these CISCO Network Switches and Servers. PHD's role is to assemble the TDA-designed

GCSTF Mod 7 and GCSTF Mod 6. Therefore, NSWC PHD's purchase of GCSTF parts must be the exact same

TDA-defined parts in order to avoid differences in the GCSTF performance as defined by the TDA. The GCSTF

Mod 7 and GCSTF Mod 6 AEGIS LAN and combat system sensor emulator must perform exactly as defined by the

TDA in order to perform the functions of Gun Computer System MK 160 In-Service Engineering Agent support, GCS MK 160 System Integration support and GCS MK 160 Training support.

Additionally, Cisco provides a warranty for new Cisco network switches and new Cisco UCS Servers, but the warranty is valid only if new Cisco products are installed in the network switches; "Cisco-compatible" products are not acceptable.

The requirement is for new Cisco N3K-C3132Q-XL Network Switches and new Cisco UCS C460 M4 Servers.

These items have to be exactly the items identified by the Gun Computer System Test Fixture (GCSTF) Mod 7 and

GCSTF Mod 6 Technical Design Agent (TDA), NSWC Dahlgren Division.

The items must be purchased only from Cisco Authorized Resellers who are authorized (from Cisco) to sell these items. Only Cisco Authorized Resellers who are authorized (from Cisco) to sell these items will be able to ensure that the fully assembled unit will maintain the product warranty.

We looked for pricing and availability of these parts from (1) the Federal Supply System, (2) GSA Advantage, and

(3) Cisco Authorized Resellers authorized resellers, including the vendor from previous buys of the same parts.

Our market researched started with Government Sources: Haystack and FEDMALL. We then checked GSA

Advantage for pricing and availability of each item. We then requested pricing information from an Authorized

Cisco Reseller, comparing that pricing information to previous other Authorized Cisco Reseller quotes and actual purchase cost data from a recent buy (Contract No. N6339418P0156).

Statement of Actions, if any to Remove Barriers to Competition in the Future:

Any Other Facts Supporting Justification:

Technical Requirement Certification:

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

Signature Print Name, Title and Code Phone No. Date

Technical/Requirements Cognizance Signature: MESCHKE.PETER.E.121870341

Contracting Officer:

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

Signature Print Name, Title and Code Phone No. Date

Contracting Officer Signature:

TUXHORN.JOSHUA.W.1284737160