Brand_Name_Only.docx

FACTS SUPPORTING A REQUEST TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION – SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION (UNDER $150,000) Instructions to the requestor: Prepare this document and include it an attachment to the requisition. When received in OLAO, the contracting officer (CO) will review the data provided, and if it is concluded by the CO that the proposed sole source is justified they will proceed with the action.

Introduction: Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), the following data is furnished to the Contracting Officer to support the requisitioning office’s request that the items/services identified on the above-mentioned Requisition be obtained using other than full and open competition. The requisitioning office understands that a contract may not be awarded on a sole source/brand name only basis unless the Contracting Officer approves Other than Full and Open Competition.

1. Identification of the Agency: NEI/OD/OAM/ITMB

2. Nature and or/Description of Action Being Approved - Brand name only for - Cylance Protect

3. Description of the supplies and services required to meet the Agency’s needs – See Decision Matrix attachment. The approximate cost is $56,634.50_. Please reference the SOW for services as an attachment

4. Proposed Contractor’s unique qualifications.

a. Replacement parts: N/A

b. Equipment upgrade/repair: N/A

c. Proprietary data: N/A

d. Urgency: N/A

e. Brand Name only: The product was evaluated and met all the agencies’ requirements. This product has also been deployed at NIH and it has passed all NIH security requirements.

5. Additional Supporting Facts –

a. The proposed action is a brand name only. Competition will be obtained through resellers.

I hereby certify that the supporting data above forms the basis for this justification, is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Certification by Requirements\Technical Personnel:

Fausto Vela/CTO Name/Position

I concur and approve this justification for other than full and open competition.

Name, Contracting Officer Date