Nutanix Brand Name-Sole Source Justification FY26.pdf
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This is a Sole Source Justification memorandum submitted by the Washington Army National Guard (WAARNG) to the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office for Washington on November 12, 2025.
The procurement is for renewal licenses and support services for Nutanix nodes, which provide the hardware infrastructure and virtual services supporting WAARNG's network operations, collaboration capabilities, and data management functions. The required products include three Prism Pro, 1-node licenses valid for 12 months each; AOS PRO entitlement and production 24/7 system support bundles for 12 months (one for 1 TiB of flash and one for 1 TiB of flash for 12 months); and 24/7 production-level short-term support renewal for a Nutanix HCI appliance. The total estimated cost is $145,000. The justification cites FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) as the statutory authority, arguing that continued use of existing Nutanix infrastructure is necessary to avoid costly and time-consuming deviations. Market research was conducted through coordination with Nutanix representatives and a CHESS RFQ to solicit competitive quotes. The sole interested source identified is Nutanix, with point of contact Christian Blackner (1740 Technology Drive, Suite 150, San Jose, CA 95110; telephone: 301-524-1621; email: christian.blackner@nutanix.com). The justification was approved by Nicholas Parker, COL, FC WAARNG, Chief of Purchasing and Contracting, on March 11, 2026.
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WASHINGTON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
U.S. PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICE FOR WASHINGTON
32 QUARTERMASTER ROAD
CAMP MURRAY WASHINGTON 98430-5032
NGWA-PFO-ASD
MEMORANDUM FOR USPFO for Washington, Attn: Purchasing and Contracting
SUBJECT
1. Agency and Contracting Activity: USPFO for Washington, Purchasing and Contracting.
2. Control Number:
3. Nature and/or Description of Action:
4. Description of Product:
Total Estimated Cost:
5. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:
Justification of Authority Cited:
6. Efforts to Promote Competition: Description of efforts made to ensure offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.
a. Requirement to publicize the approved action:
b. Actions to remove or overcome barriers before acquisition:
7. Market Research Conducted for Procurement and Interested Sources:
8. Interested Sources:
Name of Vendor:
Point of Contact:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Email:
9. Other Facts Supporting the Justification:
10. Program / Requester Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that this justification and any supporting information referenced or contained herein, that I have provided, or that I am responsible for, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name:
Title:
Office:
Date:
11. Contracting Officer’s Certification: IAW FAR Part 6.301-1, I certify that this Sole Source Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and I will determine the price to be fair and reasonable at the time of award. I hereby determine that this Sole Source request is / is not sufficient to justify other than full and open competition.
APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: DATE:
NICHOLAS PARKER
COL, FC WAARNG
Chief of Purchasing and Contracting
| Dropdown3: [Sole Source Justification for other than Full and Open Competition] |
| Text6: Renewal License, Prism Pro, 1 node, valid for 12 months |
Renewal License, Prism Pro, 1 node, valid for 12 months Renewal License, Prism Pro, 1 node, valid for 12 months Renewal License, AOS PRO entitlement & Prod 24/7 System support bundle for 12 months Renewal License, AOS PRO entitlement & Production 24/7 System support bundle for 1 TiB of flash for 12 months Renewal License, AOS PRO entitlement & Production 24/7 System support bundle for 1 TiB of flash for 12 months 24/7 Production Level Short Term Support Renewal for Nutanix HCI appliance
| Text7: $145,000 |
| Text8: This brand name memo was added to this purchase due to the existing equipment already on the Army network. Bearing this in mind, it would be too costly and time-consuming to deviate from the existing infrastructure. |
| Date9_af_date: 11/12/2025 |
| Text10: We asked for CHESS quotes. |
| List Box11: [] |
| Text12: DOIM personnel met and coordinated with Nutanix representatives for market research on licenses to allow for continued usage of Nutanix's services. We also conducted a CHESS RFQ to gather bids. P&C contract specialist also assisted. |
| Text15: 1740 Technology Drive, Suite 150 |
San Jose, CA 95110
| Text20: This action will be publicized in accordance with all Federal regulations as prescribed by FAR 6.305, FAR 5.102 (a) (6) and FAR 13.106-1(b) in addition to any local Army Acquisition policy. | |
| Text24: Jon (Mike) Benfer | |
| Text25: Program Manager | |
| Text26: G6/DOIM | |
| 2026-03-11T11:41:52-0700 | |
| BENFER.JON.MICHAEL.1513380549 |
| Text28: This contract action is for a new requirement. The brand name justification for other than full and open competition is for the renewal of licenses for Nutanix nodes, which are the hardware entity that house the Washington National Guard’s virtual infrastructure. It stores and facilitates any collaboration on which the Washington National Guard relies to complete missions. The Nutanix hardware houses all network-related services that sustain the WAARNG's ability to collaborate, monitor network security, facilitate mandated backup copies of information and virtual components, and provide services. This will be for a firm fixed price order. The information related to this requirement contained herein, provides the facts and rationale to justify the use of the specific authority cited in accordance with FAR 6.303-2. |
| Text29: FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responside Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). |
| Group27: Choice1 |
| Text30: FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency. Authority:10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2). |
| Text31: FAR 6.302-3 Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability; or Expert Services. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(3) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3). |
| Text32: FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4). |
| Text33: FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or Required by Statute. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5). |
| Text34: FAR 6.302-6 National Security. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(6) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6). |
| Text35: FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7). |
| Date36_af_date: 3/11/26 |
| Text2: This contract will provide renewals and support for all the Nutanix licenses that support the WAARNG's virtual infrastructure (Nutanix nodes) under one overall contract that retroactively covers both a lapse in licenses as well as leans forwards to cover a calendar year for our data protection. |
| Control Number: |
| Text13: |
| 0: Nutanix |
| 1: Christian Blackner |
| 2: |
| 0: (301) 524-1621 |
| 1: christian.blackner@nutanix.com |
| 2026-03-13T07:11:34-0700 | |
| PARKER.NICHOLAS.ALAN.1159854112 |
| Date23_af_date: |
| Check Box1: Yes |
| Check Box2: Off |
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