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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).

Transferring to a new contractor or a different CSP would present a critical mission stoppage.

Migrating mission software and standing up required architecture to a different CSP would cause a multi-month delay and would result in mission failure. Similarly, transferring to another AWS partner contractor, would require establishing a new account and cause a delay and potential mission stoppage of approximately 45 days. It is anticipated that a competitive PO and delay associated with establishing a new account would result in a delay until July 2020 at the least. StackArmor, Inc. is currently servicing the AWS account being used by the 16 WS, they are the only source available to meet the mission requirements due to . StackArmor, Inc. will simply continue to provide the same service they currently provide to the 16 WS and this would prevent a capability gap prior to the future IDIQ contract award.

The need for this contract arises from an increased need for credits that was not anticipated by the requiring activity, due to a . This unexpected increase in effort is a substantial increase from the original purchase order, and will cause a break in service if supplies are not replenished by June 2020. The IDIQ is not anticipated to be ready for use until late FY20 to early FY21.

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

This is a purchase order to provide interim support as 55 CONS conducts a competitive source selection. A sources sought was posted for both the original purchase order as well as the competitive source selection. Other sources are not practicable in this instance due to the immediate need for more credits. A concurrent competitive effort is being worked to establish an IDIQ as a long term solution.

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

A price fair and reasonable analysis will be performed and documented in a Price Fair & Reasonable Determination (PFR). Price fair and reasonable will be assessed by comparing the vendors' previous sales to other commercial entities, previous competitive acquisition for CSP credits awarded 9 months ago, and vendor catalogue pricing. If necessary, other than certified cost and pricing data will be evaluated to determine price fair and reasonableness.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Market Research was conducted in May 2019 for the original purchase order, and market research is currently being conducted for the competitive IDIQ via a Sources Sought Notice on FedBizOpps (March 2020). Since very little time has elapsed, the market research for these efforts is still current. While the market research shows there are several vendors able to provide this service, it is the delay associated with establishing a new account that will cause issues. The lead time to establish an AWS account with a new CSP would cause 16 WS to run out of credits before the new contract could be put into place. Software currently under development and to be acquired for the purpose of mission execution as tasked by is designed specifically for AWS to achieve cost/performance optimization.

StackArmor Inc. is the prime contractor on the previous purchase order FA4600-19-P-A064.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

N/A

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Please see for a complete list of companies that expressed an interest to the acquisition.

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XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

16 WS and 55 CONS are currently working on a competitive IDIQ to fulfill this requirement in the future with an expected award date of late FY20 or early FY21. Although market research has concluded that StackArmor, Inc. is the only source capable of satisfying this requirement at this time, the requiring activity and the contracting office will continue to seek additional opportunities for market competition by posting sources sought and informing industry of future requirements.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.