Redacted_AFMES_Limiting Competion Brand Name.pdf

Control No: JA-23-08-1436

Memorandum for Record Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity The contracting activity responsible for this action is the US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

2. Description of Action Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) requests SQL compliance manager, Base year plus three year renewal.

Nature: X New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle:

Purchase Order Number 12000665 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number

□ Order/BPA# against FSS Contract #

□ Order #

□ Order # against a single award IDC Contract #

□ Modification # to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order #

Pricing/Contract Type: X Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) X Other Funds: RDT&E

FY: 2023

Name of Proposed Manufacturer(s) and Address:

Idera, 10801 N Mopac Expressway Building 1, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78759 Fax 512.226.8441

Brand Name Buy: XYes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies

1. The Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) currently needs to remediate RMF STIG finding. A Database Activity Monitor (DAM) is needed to audit MS SQL Server logs, identify anomalies based on rules, and generate alerts based on triggers and provide other auditing capability for compliance. SQL Compliance Manager allows AFMES to audit MS SQL Server logs, identify anomalies based on rules, and generate alerts based on triggers and provide auditing for compliance with industry standards and reporting. This software is used to Monitor the AFMETS, LISA and SMS Microsoft SQL databases used by over 150 AFMES Staff.

Package includes SAS-ANLTPRO

The below items are for Site ID: 568805

1. SQL COMPLIANCE MANAGER - RM

Period of Performance of 15 Sep 2023 – 14 Sept 2026.

Pricing for base and three-year renewal is as follows:

Base Period: 15 Sep 2023 – 14 Sept 2026

Total: $37,570.50

4. Authority:

X FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1) Brand Name FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Idera Compliance Manager is used to audit MS SQL Server logs, identify anomalies based on rules, and generate alerts based on triggers and provide auditing for compliance with industry standards and reporting. Idera, has a Federal ID number: 76-066248, is the only authorized manufacturer where the SQL Compliance Manager applications may be procured.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A) Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required

X Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C)

7. Market Research:

Market research indicated that IDERA is the sole proprietor of the SQL Compliance Manager.

IDERA has many authorized resellers therefore this requirement will be competed amongst authorized resellers of IDERA.

8. Other Facts:

Procurement history:

a. Contract History N/A

9. Technical / Requirements Certification I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Nicole Wilkins Information Technology Specialist

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis.

This determination will be made using the following:

X Price analysis

Cost analysis

IGE

Audit:

Other:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name is in the best interest of the Government.

Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Courtney Piar

Contracting Officer

USAMRAA