Brand_Name_Specification.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

N AV A L U N D E R S E A W AR F AR E C E N T E R D I V I S I O N

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I N R E P L Y R E F E R T O :

J&A Number: 19061.0 Control #:193431 r:

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, Code 02, Newport, RI.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Award of purchase order on ame specification, no substitutions allowed, for Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) HX systems a are Analysis AX systems. The fare Center Division Newpo IVNPT) this purchase to support

Cybersecurity Operations and expansion of ne ense monitoring capability in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy (DoN) directives.

3.

e and software with no substitutions allowed is required:

NCH 53.6-2 (MAR 2013)

NCH 53.6-2

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

NUWCDIVNPT to the NAVSEA requirement of “expanding cybersecurity (NAVSEA Campaign Plan 2.0) and the DoD / DoN requirement of increased agility and efficiency by seeking out tools that can increase monitoring capability, automation, and greater defense-in-depth strategy.

The brand name items are the only ones that will fulfill this requirement.

could meet the requirement, seamlessly integrate with our current environment and provide additional layers to NUWCDIVNPT’s defense-in-depth structure.

was determined to be the only produc ld meet ds, and the requirements laid out by as follows: 1) compatibility with current secur ons; 2) compatibility with current integration and monitoring solutions;

3) ability to operate in a standalone environment; and, 4) minimal impact to current operations.

is looking to layer new technology on top of existing cture, and must do so in such a way as to integrate and avoid disruption. NUWCDIVNPT currently uses two technologies primarily for cyber defense, McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Splunk. HBSS is a DISA-mandated and provided suite of security software required on all DoD managed networks. Splunk is a COTS software solution used by NUWCDIVNPT to ingest and monitor logs from all computer systems as mandated by DISA STIGS and RMF requirements. Currently, our HBSS and Splunk solutions work together to provide the NUWCDIVNPT Cybersecurity operations team with vi y to another tool would cost an estimated or more, based on actual costs of previous Splunk co eded to set up the current environment.

Based on the research conducted by with consideration for mission fulfillment and cost im eEye emerged as the necessary brand name choice. The integration of the endpoint detection and response and malware analysis solutions with the current cybersecurity environment ensures that minimal effort will be required to fulfill the mission of improved risk management and monitoring. Other sourced brand names did not meet all mission requirements and were not able to minimize cost impact due e to integrate, and therefore not considered. requires the procurement of products to cont arry out its mission of prote NUWCDIVNPT’s networks and information at the highest level.

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 Part 15.404 to ensure a fair and reasonable price is obtained.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

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:

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

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to

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 are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 6.304 for Approving Official)

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Branch Head, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.

2304(c)(1).