FINAL_-_HP_JA_Signed_8_16_16_Redacted.pdf

J&A Number: 0222-16-125-00 Code: 0222 P.R. Number: 1300569058

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program as authorized by Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251, et seq.) 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies, as implemented at FAR

16.505(b)(2)(i)(B).

1. Contracting Activity

The contracting activity is for the Naval Ship Systems Engineering Station, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), Code 0222, Philadelphia, PA.

2. Description of Action Being Approved

The resultant action will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) order for brand name items under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement (SEWP) program. The limited sources are confined to authorized resellers of Hewlett Packard (HP) computing equipment and peripherals.

Based on the needs of NSWCPD described in paragraph 4 below, we will solicit from NASA SEWP V sources that can provide HP computing equipment and peripherals.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The subject requirements provide for a FFP purchase of:

CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

1 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook PC 50

2 HP Zbook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation 15

3 HP Zbook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation 15

4 HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation 26

5 HP Z840 Microsoft Windows Workstation 5

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

PHILADELPHIA DIVISION

5001 SOUTH BROAD STREET

PHILADELPHIA PA 19112-1403

IN REPLY REFER TO:

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6 HP Z640 Microsoft Windows Workstation 10

7 HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation 2

8 HP EliteDisplay E242 Monitor 30

9 HP EliteDisplay E271i 27-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor 10

10 HP Z27n 27-inch Narrow Bezel IPS Display 12

11 HP Z34c 34-inch Ultra-Wide Display 1

12 HP Designjet T795 44-in ePrinter 1

13 HP Designjet T1300 44-in PostScript ePrinter 1

14 HP Z240 SFF Workstation 1

15 HP 2013 UltraSlim Docking Station 75

16 HP 90W Docking Station 75

17 HP 230W Docking Station 20

18 HP 2.5-in to 3.5-in HDD Adapter Kit 12

19 HP Designjet 44-inch Roll Feed Spindle 1

20 HP USB SmartCard CCID Keyboard 200

21 HP USB Optical Scroll (Bulk Pack 100) 2

22 HP 3 year Next business day + Defective Media Retention Designjet T79X-44inch

Hardware Support - HQ006E

23 HP 3 year Next business day + Defective Media Retention Designjet T1300-44inch

Hardware Support - HP587E

This equipment will be used to execute the research and development tasks performed by the NSWCPD modeling and simulation lab, Code 30 distributed heterogeneous simulation lab, Microsoft Windows 10 computer hardware refresh, and cybersecurity lab. The total estimated cost of the hardware including all its other costs on site system is

Requirements described herein represent the Government’s minimum needs as verified by certifying technical and requirements personnel.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

The authority permitting other than full and open competition is FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), “Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.”

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5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

This procurement is necessary to ensure support of the research and development tasks of the NSWCPD modeling and simulation lab, Code 30 distributed heterogeneous simulation lab, Microsoft Windows 10 computer hardware refresh, and cybersecurity lab.

Utilizing equipment from any brand other than HP would present an issue with IT configuration management and interoperability when connecting to existing infrastructure, due to different specifications from manufacturer to manufacturer. Third party white box systems pose a security risk to underlying classified network(s) systems. We cannot validate that those third party computers contain hardware components and/or software that could be malicious to our network. Security measures are practiced per SECNAV M5510 and DoD 5200.2. The aforementioned hardware was chosen based on the following specifications:

After a competitive procurement process, NASA awarded multiple resellers a contract to supply HP computers and accessories under NASA SEWP V.

6. A determination by the Ordering Activity Contracting Officer that the Order Represents the Best Value Consistent with FAR 5.404(d).

The Contracting Officer will determine whether the cost to the Government for the supplies/ services covered by this Justification and Approval are fair and reasonable, prior to award.

We are also trying to replicate existing systems in the fleet. The brand name provides for the same hardware that is already being used in the fleet systems. We need the ability to test down to hardware such as network interface controllers and hard drive controllers identical to the fleet to support the mission.

- Laptops listed have high color gamut IPS displays without webcams or microphones per DOD rules for classified systems -Workstations and plotters are part of an approved list of equipment that can be installed on the network -NSWCPD currently owns data acquisition equipment that has been configured to the max PCIe slots for the above referenced HP equipment (mechanically and electrically compatible) which has been optimized to work with the requested workstations -Capability for the RAID 0 hard drive to be in a removable/lockable enclosure (CRU type device) which is neccessary to secure classified information -Allows for defective media retention, which complies with DOD regulations

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8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 7, NSWCPD Code 0222 has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWCPD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

7. Other Facts Supporting the Justification

IAW FAR 5.202(a)(6), this J&A will be posted along with the solicitation.

After adequate market research conducted by the technical branch via online searches, contacting manufacturers, past procurement experiance, and knowledge of the systems due to current ownership of similar and same models; it was concluded that no other manufacturer’s equipment could replace the above referenced items to maintain functionality and interoperability. The components required to operate and manage systems is owned and copyrighted by HP; no other source has access to the required information to be able to provide the required functionality.

8/18/16