redacted sole_source_justification for the switches signed by CO 26 Aug_Redacted.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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I. Contracting Activity.

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division, Enterprise Acquisition Branch (PZIEA), 5. Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524.

The contracting officer with me Anne Beach (661-277-7598). The purchase request is F1S0AB0195A101.

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

Requesting additional 48-port and 8-port switches as well as the associated hardware and licensing in order to complete full facility upgrade from analog to VoIP telephony services. Site-survey was completed on 28 May 2020, with

Acquisition would include the following:

(3) C9200L 48-port switches

(3) Catalyst 3560 8-port switches

(3) CAT6 Feed-through patch panels

(12) 10G SFP modules Applicable power supplies, power cables, fiber patch cables, licensing, retainer clips, and rack mount hardware.

Total

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

- Site-survey was completed on 28 May 2020,

- All device makes/models as well as required hardware/licensing/accessories come directly from as requirements set forth for connection to NIPRNet here on the installation.

- Further delay will cause voice communications to cease at once analog services are terminated throughout the installation.

- Cisco brand name is the only brand that is comparable with the current communication system.

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

In accordance with FAR 13-106-1(b)(1)(i) soliciting competition will be brand name Cisco only equipment due to the security of the program.

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

is requesting to purchase of brand name Cisco switches, power supplies, power cables, fiber patch cables, licensing, retainer clips, and rack mount hardware for the upgrade of the current communication system. The analog services on Edwards AFB will soon be discontinued. As such, all telephony devices within the facility must be upgraded to VoIP.

This requires the installation of brand name Cisco additional switches, patch panels, and related hardware in order to facilitate services. The new network devices must be in compliance with existing HHQ NOTAM/MTOs, IAVMS and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides.

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

An open market Request For Quotes brand name only will be posted on BetaSam with the list of required equipment down to the make and model for 7days to ensure fair opportunity for all potential sources of the brand name Cisco.

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

Based on competition of multiple vendors that carry the brand name Cisco equipment, the lowest price technically

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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 on 28 May 2020, All device makes/models as well as required hardware/licensing/accessories come directly from as requirements set forth for connection to NIPRNet here on the installation.

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

None

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

During market research all vendors were contacted that carry the brand name Cisco equipment; however only sent in a written interest for this acquisition.

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.

Deviations or waivers from the approved hardware list must be approved by due to the security requirement set forth for connection to NIPRNet here on the installation.

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.