REDACTED Sole Source Justification.docx

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. FAR 8.405-6 allows for limiting sources for orders or BPAs under Federal Supply Schedules under certain circumstances or for items peculiar to one manufacturer

3. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), FAR 8.405-6(a)(1), or FAR 8.405-6(b)(2), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (Include manufacture/sole source name and address.)

Manufacturer: DLT Solutions ADDRESS: 2411 Dulles Corner Park, Suite 800, Herndon, VA 20171 PHONE: 703-773-9240 POC: Turner Johnson

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

☒ B. SOLE SOURCE. (select all that apply)

Red Hat Ansible is an open-source automation engine that simplifies IT processes such as application deployment, configuration management, and task automation. It operates on a simple yet powerful architecture, enabling users to manage and configure computer systems, deploy software, and orchestrate more advanced IT tasks like continuous deployments or zero-downtime rolling updates

Our team utilizes Ansible daily to standardize configurations, automate IT tasks, and manage complex deployments, which are critical functions for maintaining the security and operational readiness of our systems.

If this is not renewed, Code would lose the ability to efficiently and securely manage its Linux systems. This would introduce significant security risks and impede the operational effectiveness of the RDT&E mission.

Therefore, this renewal is vital for maintaining our current security posture and operational tempo.

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☒ 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

RedHat products fall under the DON ELA awarded to DLT Solutions LLC under contract # N0018922FR009 This is considered a sole source since we are mandated to go through the DON BPA approved vendor, which is DLT Solutions, LLC. There are no other vendors under the DON ELA for RedHat and therefore this purchase is not allowed to be competed with other vendors.

· 4. Federal Supply Schedules (FSS): IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)

· a. An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays;

☒ b. Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or

· c. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.