SAP Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification form for a Dell computer system replacement requirement (PID# N65886-24-SIMACQ-HJ00000-0255) with delivery/PoP end date of November 2024. The form justifies a brand-name procurement below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250K) for Dell Precision 5480, Dell Latitude 5540 Base and Precision 3660 Tower CTO BASE STANDALONE SYSTEM.

The justification cites that the RDT&E network at FRCSE has been standardized on Dell workstations and servers since 2015 as part of the computer architecture supporting the Authority to Operation (ATO) for security systems and F-35 program integration. The rationale explains that introducing a different brand would require rewriting the ATO, replacing network architecture, and incur over 1800 manpower hours and nearly $58,000 in additional costs. Additionally, changing vendors would impact current Dell support services and potentially delay F-35 program activities, particularly with aircraft entering the production facility for upcoming services.