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NCH 53.6-2 (MAR 2013)

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

N A V AL U N D E R S E A W A R F A R 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: 17016.0 Control #: 170058

P.R. Number: 1300600227

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 brand name specification, no substitutions allowed for Windows 10 upgradable Hewlett Packard (HP) workstations. Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), Code 104 requires this IT hardware 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

Estimated Dollar Value Funds Type Base Estimate Option Estimate Total Estimate

SCC

The RDT&E Network Infrastructure is designed to meet the research and development needs at NUWCDIVNPT to support both the Division's mission and its associated functions. Code 104 manages and administers the Division’s networks using HP hardware. All NUWCDIVNPT computers must be Windows 10 upgradable to comply with DoD and DoN directives, and in order to support mission requirements. DoD mandated use of the

Windows 10 Secure Host Baseline (SHB) is documented in Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "Implementation of Windows 10 Secure Host Baseline," February 26, 2016 and U.S. Cyber Command Task Order 16-0043, "Microsoft Windows 10 Secure Host Baseline (SHB)." To maintain compliance Code 104 must replace all RDT&E assets with new hardware components if the existing components are either unable to support upgrades to Windows 10 SHB, or are otherwise unable to support mission requirements.

To replace the outdated hardware within NUWCDIVNPT’s RDT&E Unclassified and Classified Network Infrastructure, the following brand name hardware specifications, with no substitutions allowed, are required:

Equipment Type Technical Name Unit Cost Quantity Cost

15" Laptop Total HP Zbook Studio G3 DSC i7-6820HQ

Mobile WorkStation 70

OPTION 1 20

OPTION 2 20

OPTION 3 20

OPTION 4 20

17" Laptop Total HP ZBook 17 G3 i7-6820HQ Mobile

Workstation 115

OPTION 5 30

OPTION 6 30

OPTION 7 30

OPTION 8 30

Basic HP Z440 Microsoft Windows

Workstation 15

Basic+ HP Z440 Microsoft Windows

Workstation 80

OPTION 9 20

OPTION 10 20

OPTION 11 20

OPTION 12 20

Graphics Based HP Z640 Microsoft Windows

Workstation 35

OPTION 13 10

OPTION 14 10

Math Based HP Z640 Microsoft Windows

Workstation 40

OPTION 15 15

OPTION 16 15

Base CLIN Total 355

Options Total 330

Base with Options 685

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open

Competition

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). Only One Responsible Source and No

Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

DoD mandated use of the Windows 10 Secure Host Baseline (SHB) is documented in Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "Implementation of Windows 10 Secure Host Baseline," February 26, 2016 and U.S. Cyber Command Task Order 16-0043, "Microsoft Windows 10 Secure Host Baseline (SHB)." To maintain compliance Code 104 must replace all RDT&E assets with new hardware components if the existing components are either unable to support upgrades to Windows 10 SHB, or are otherwise unable to support mission requirements. Procurement of the HP workstations listed in Section 3, above, ensures NUWCDIVNPT Code 104 maintains a homogenous environment that integrates with the existing network infrastructure. It is vital that new assets are compatible with the infrastructure already in place to ensure seamless integration and interoperability between all components within the existing environment where standardization, centralized administration, and centralized management are required. Introducing other manufacturers’ products into this environment would require different versions of software, different operating systems and third party images, maintenance of different images, and increased staffing to maintain familiarity with multiple manufacturer systems.

In addition, NUWCDIVNPT already employs internally developed and customized tools and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that are specifically designed to support HP systems in performing required security patching, scanning, imaging, conducting system upgrades, and making fixes. Therefore, introducing other manufacturers’ products into the existing network infrastructure would also require development of processes specific to those products which are not compatible with existing SOPs employed by the Government.

In order to maintain compatible operation and standardization with the current RDT&E Network Infrastructure, Code 104 requires that Windows 10 upgradable HP workstations be procured.

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

Offerors as Practicable

A combined synopsis and solicitation will be posted unrestricted 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

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:

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

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

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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:

REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

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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 Competition Advocate for the Procuring Activity 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).

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