20191834_JA_CISCO_WIDS_REDACTED1.pdf

NCH 53.6-2 (MAR 2013)

J&A Number: 19059.0 Control #: 193364

P.R. Number: 1300805534

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Contracts Division, Code 02, Newport, RI.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Award a purchase order on a brand name specification basis, no substitutions allowed, for a CISCO Wireless LAN Controller, limiting competition to vendors that are certified CISCO Premier, Silver, or Gold partners due to concerns over “gray market” items. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), Code 1041 requires this Information Technology (IT) hardware and software to upgrade the Division’s Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Classified and Unclassified Network Infrastructure to maintain compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy (DoN) directives.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

Code 1041 has a requirement for a CISCO Wireless LAN Controller, including supporting access points, appliances with associated software, and licenses in order to upgrade and integrate with the Wireless Defense Intrusion System (WIDS). The WIDS is required by the Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for users to operate and tie into the RDT&E Classified and Unclassified Network Infrastructure.

The equipment specifications for this procurement are detailed in the following table:

Manufacturer Part # Description QTY

C9800-40-K9 Cisco Catalyst 9800-40 Wireless Controller 1

AIR-AP2802I-B-K9

802.11ac W2 AP w/CA; 4x4:3; Int Ant; 2xGbE B 250

AIR-DNA-A-3Y Aironet CISCO DNA Advantage Term 250 AIR-CMX-3375-K9 CMX 3375 Appliance 1 DN2-HW-APL-XL DNA Center Appliance (Gen 2) 1

Estimated Dollar Value:

NUWCDIVNPT Service Cost Center Funds $475,000.00

The supplies listed above will replace a portion of the current WIDS infrastructure that is nearing the end of its useful life. This portion is equal to approximately 60% and must be able to integrate seamlessly with the remaining 40% of the base infrastructure.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

The proposed action may specify brand name components using the procedures in FAR Subpart 13.5 and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 and 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), Limited Number of Responsible Sources and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

To maintain STIG compliance, NUWCDIVNPT must replace and upgrade the existing WIDS infrastructure. The WIDS system monitors for unauthorized wireless devices attempting to access the RDT&E Network. NUWCDIVNPT labs that use the RDT&E Network must have the ability to detect unauthorized wireless devices and safeguard information to maintain information assurance (IA) compliance.

The CISCO Wireless LAN controller, including supporting access points, appliances with associated software, and licenses as detailed above, are the only supplies that can integrate into the existing WIDS infrastructure without risk of compatibility or interoperability issues.

Procurement of alternate supplies would significantly increase the cost of upgrading the WIDS because the entire base infrastructure would need to be replaced. Procuring CISCO devices will allow the current configuration and setup to transition seamlessly without added costs to replace the 40% of equipment that is still fully functional.

Code 1041 Information Security personnel are trained to operate and address security alerts generated from the current CISCO WIDS equipment. Specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been created to monitor wireless signals using the existing CISCO equipment. New training, SOPs, and additional hardware to operate a different system would have a significant cost impact.

The added costs of a full WIDS infrastructure replacement and training are economically prohibitive. Nearly half the WIDS infrastructure is still fully functional and does not need to be replaced. Replacing the portion of the infrastructure with CISCO products will also avoid any RDT&E Network downtime, which would result in a non-IA compliant network up to or including a network shutdown.

Due to counterfeit or “gray” market products, competition will be limited to CISCO certified vendors (Premier, Select or Gold partners) in order to ensure that all items delivered are verifiable Original Equipment Manufacturer items covered by CISCO warranties.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable

A combined synopsis and solicitation will be posted as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside on the Government Point of Entry (FedBizOpps) notifying industry of the intent to solicit as a brand name acquisition. Any challenges to this brand name action will be brought to the attention of the Competition Advocate prior to contract award.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer will conduct a price analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404 to ensure a fair and reasonable price is obtained.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

The compatibility requirements of this IT hardware procurement do not allow for substitution of another manufacturer’s products for the items listed in Paragraph 3 above. Any future acquisitions of these brand name supplies will be competed to the maximum extent practical amongst the manufacturer’s resellers.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

CONTRACTING NEGOTIATOR IDENTIFICATION:

__Adrienne Gregor 0224 401-832-8635 Name (Print) (Code) Phone No.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(a)(12))

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

Signature and Date

__Christopher Hebert__ 0224 401-832-7168 Name (Print) (Code) Phone No.

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b))

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data, including Acquisition Plan No. _N/A__, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

Signature and Date Ryan Nario 1041 401-832-5373

Name (Print) (Code) Phone No.

REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

Signature and Date

, Branch Head 1041 401-832- Name (Print) (Code) Phone No.

HEBERT.CHRISTOP

HER.R.1455318412

Digitally signed by

HEBERT.CHRISTOPHER.R.1455318

Date: 2019.08.28 13:57:44 -04'00'

NARIO.RYAN.C.

1168267920

Digitally signed by

NARIO.RYAN.C.1168267920

Date: 2019.08.28 14:07:51 -04'00'

WEIKART.DOUGLAS

.DEAN.1269908650

Digitally signed by

WEIKART.DOUGLAS.DEAN.126990

Date: 2019.08.28 16:42:21 -04'00'

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

Signature and Date

_Emilia Thompson_____ 00L 401-832-5932 Name (Print) (Code) Phone No.

APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 6.304 for Approving Official)

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 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).

Signature and Date

Justin Rianna, Branch Head 0224 401-832-5465 Name (Print) and Title (Code) Phone No.

THOMPSON.EMIL

IA.M.1154908753

Digitally signed by

THOMPSON.EMILIA.M.1154908

Date: 2019.08.29 09:12:34 -04'00'

RIANNA.JUSTIN

.J.1394566124

Digitally signed by

RIANNA.JUSTIN.J.1394566124

DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USN, cn=RIANNA.JUSTIN.J.1394566124 Date: 2019.08.29 15:47:19 -04'00'