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V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

The Holm Center's Web Intensive New Gain System (WINGS) was developed using Oracle's PeopleTools and Portal (Integration Hub). WINGS is used to manage HQ, OTS, ROTC, JROTC Cadet/Trainee missions, maintain and support recruiting and admissions, and student records, tuition/ pay/scholarship financial transactions for 145 Detachments and 850 units. The Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools enterprise software license and PeopleSoft Interaction Hub Application license provides the Holm Center with the unique capability of software programming language used to maintain the Holm Center's Web Intensive New Gains System.

Oracle PeopleSoft licenses is only offered by Oracle resellers. The continued use of the PeopleTools application tool, requires an annual maintenance license and support to comply with the Authority to Operate (ATO), and support the Holm Center mission for Officer Accessions and Citizenship development.

Oracle PeopleSoft Software has been in use for approximately 20 years at Air University. The initial contract for Oracle/PeopleSoft PeopleTools development suite was awarded in FY04, total price, $ The most recent contract, - - - ($ is awarded to a small business, and is scheduled to expire, 30 September 2024.

Oracle PeopleTools is the only development environment that can be utilized to customize and extend PeopleSoft applications. Changing software at this point would have an extreme negative impact on Holm Center level services, such as student and faculty management, and classroom content management. The systems that provide these services would have to be totally rebuilt to a new operating system. To remain compliant with Information Assurance Directives, the Holm Center needs to ensure the continued use of the Air Force approved Oracle PeopleSoft software.

If Holm Center is not allowed the continued use of the Oracle/PeopleSoft software, it would require a rebuild of their mission system resulting in mission degradation.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Market research was conducted by searching Oracle's DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) page on 16 August 2024 to determine if there were any agreement holders. On 16 August, 42 CONS reached out to Oracle via a ticket on their website to see if an authorized reseller list could be obtained. On 12 September 24, 42 CONS checked to see if any of the Oracle resellers had GSA 2GIT and NASA SEWP schedules. On 13 September 24, 42 CONS reached out to confirm if the SEWP vendors could complete the requirement on their schedule.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

As this will be purchased as a brand name, the Contracting Officer will be able to determine the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. Price analysis will be utilized IAW FAR 13.106-3(a).

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