Redacted JA FY20 Planview Spigit Idea Management SaaS SW Subscription.pdf

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA)

DLA CONTRACTING SERVICES OFFICE-PHILADELPHIA

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111-5092

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY.

Requiring Activity:

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Information Operations, J62K - EDS POC: Shawn O’Connor 8725 John J. Kingman Rd.

Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060

Contracting Activity:

DLA Contracting Services Office Philadelphia Site 700 Robbins Ave Philadelphia, PA 19111

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED.

This justification and approval for other than full and open competition authorizes and approves the renewal of brand name specific Planview Spigit Idea Management SaaS Software Subscription in order to support DLA and Information Operations (J6). The placement of a fixed price contract is anticipated.

Please include the following language in the contract:

Spigit’s quote dated June 2019 is incorporated herein by reference. Use of the Spigit Idea Management Software Licenses is governed by and subject to The Master Services Agreement (available at https://www.planview.com/legal/agreements ) is hereby incorporated by reference.

3. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY’S NEEDS/ESTIMATED DOLLAR AMOUNT.

DLA has a requirement to purchase Planview Spigit Idea Management SaaS Software Subscription that will be utilized to support DLA and Information Operations (J6). The brand name Spigit is peculiar to one manufacturer, Planview.

See the table below for a breakdown of the required subscription software:

PLANVIEW SPIGIT SUBSCRIPTION SOFTWARE

ideas and participants, and other analytics that will allow J62K – EDS to identify areas where J6 can better engage with its employees. Planview Spigit also offers customized thresholds that can be used to graduate ideas through the innovation process and eventually move to production.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE

SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE:

Planview is the only manufacturer that provides Planview Spigit Idea Management SaaS Software Subscription. The requirement will be synopsized to solicit within FedBizOpps. All authorized dealers will be given an opportunity to submit an offer.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE:

As the Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that pricing will be fair and reasonable based on pricing analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. It is anticipated that the Government will use various price analysis techniques including, but not limited to: 1) comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation (FAR 15.404-l(b)(2)(i)); 2) comparison with competitive published price lists (FAR 15.404-l(a)(2)(iv)); and 3) comparison of proposed prices within prices obtained through market research of the same or similar items (FAR l 5.404- l(b)(2)(vi)) in order to obtain a fair and reasonable price. The contracting officer will determine prices fair and reasonable prior to award using price history, IGCE, and published price lists (if available).

8. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE

RESULTS:

Market research was performed via researching the manufactures website and other commercially available websites. Planview was found to be the only manufacturer that provides Planview Spigit Idea Management subscription software and maintenance. However, Planview Spigit may have authorized resellers of its products by the time the RFQ is posted. DLA has and continues to exercise competition as often as possible and is required to conduct ongoing reviews to keep abreast of new technology, both in industry and in the Government as a continuing effort within DLA. DLA always uses a variety of vendors, manufacturers and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue its practice of surveying the market to ensure full and open competition. No other sources have demonstrated the capability necessary to provide the software, and software maintenance support, at this time.

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION:

Planview, and Planview Spigit certified resellers, are the only vendors authorized to provide Spigit Idea Management subscription software and maintenance. Utilizing a non-Spigit authorized reseller would void warranties on the Planview Spigit Idea Management software and would not be recognized by Planview. If the warranty becomes null and void, costly re-purchase of the software may result.

PLANVIEW SPIGIT SUBSCRIPTION SOFTWARE

10. A LISTING OF THE VENDOR SOURCES, IF ANY, WHICH EXPRESSED IN

WRITING AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION:

To date, no resellers of Planview Spigit Idea Management SaaS Software Subscription have been found. In the event that there are more authorized resellers of the Planview Spigit Idea Management SaaS Software Subscription, it is anticipated that multiple proposals will be received when the formal RFP is issued.

11. A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE

OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT

ACQUISITION FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES:

DLA has and continues to exercise competition as often as possible and is required to conduct ongoing reviews to keep abreast of new technology, both within industry and the Government.

Furthermore, DLA utilizes a variety of vendors, manufacturers, and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue the practice of surveying the market to ensure future full and open competition. Requirements will continue to be posted on FedBizOpps to ensure fair opportunity is given and no other providers are available.

12. CERTIFICATIONS

Technical/Requirement Certification:

I hereby certify that the support data provided for which I am responsible and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer DATE DLA Contracting Services Office