Redsky_-_J&A_KO_Signed.pdf

DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND THE AIR FORCE

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

MASSACHUSETTS ARMY AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD

CONTRACTING DIVISION

Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition/Limited Source Justification Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106 or 8.405-6 (a) or (b)

Section 1: Requesting Organization Technical Representative Organization Phone/Email

Section 2: Product or Service Description

A. Brief Description of Supplies or Services Required and Intended Use:

B. Requested Brand Name C. Proposed Supplier Name and Cage Code D. Estimated Value

E. Statutory Authority (Permitting Contracting Without Providing for Full & Open Competition)

F. Unique Characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used. Statements such as "Only Known Source" or "Only source which can meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase.

Contracting Activity:

Control No.

Yes No

Section 3: Market Research A. Market Research was conducted IAW FAR Part 10 (If "no," provide reason on separate memo) :

B. Actions Taken to Conduct Market Research:

C. Listing of Sources, if any, that expressed an interest in the acquisition (attach supporting documents, if applicable):

D. Actions that can be taken to remove/overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies/services are required:

Section 4: Coordination & Approval Technical Representative:

I certify that the information submitted herein is complete and accurate. Furthermore, no conflict of interest, real or perceived, exists by this recommendation. I understand that the appointed Contracting Officer holds the final decision to approve or disapprove this request.

Commander:

As evidenced by my digital signature, I certify that any supporting data contained herein is both accurate and complete IAW FAR

Section 5: Contracting Officer's Determination / External Reviews The following efforts have been or will be made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable (including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2):

If not required to publicize IAW Subpart 5.2, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies?

Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source 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.

External Review: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I concur with the Contracting Officer's determination.

Control No.

Justification Review Document

emergency telephone services to remain operational on VoIP telephones deployed throughout the MAARNG (one license per phone). Each phone requires a separate license in order to operate and continue to provide critical emergency telephone services on the existing RedSky system.

System is the only emergency service system currently on the NGB Approved Product Listing (APL) for installation on Army National Guard networks; however, there are vendors who are authorized resellers of RedSky E911 products and provide competitive pricing options. It is important to note that not all authorized RedSky vendors will provide technical product support. Due to the fact that the MA Army National Guard currently already has 2001 existing and active E911 Manager licenses, the agency will be entitled to product support for troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems through RedSky direct license renewals.

Text11: This request for ‘Brand Name Specific’ must be procured through RedSky or an authorized reseller in order to ensure license compatibility and integrity of the existing E911 system.

Text12: The RedSky E911 System is the only emergency service system currently on the NGB Approved Product Listing (APL) and is currently installed, operational, and actively in use to provide critical and life-saving emergency response to members of the ARNG in armory locations throughout MA. Only RedSky E911 licenses are compatible with the existing RedSky E911 system. No other E911 vendor products are compatible with the RedSky E911 system currently operational on the MA ARNG telephone system; however, license renewals can be purchased directly through RedSky or an authorized RedSky vendor such as Force 3. Due to the criticality of the RedSky system, it is preferable to source the renewal directly through RedSky.