SGI(UV2000) (Encl 03) - LSJ (Rev B) -- KO signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Record documenting a brand name limitation for a sole source purchase order for Silicon Graphics Incorporated (SGI) hardware maintenance support.

The procurement covers one year of hardware maintenance for four SGI UV2000 systems (serial numbers UV2000000344, UV2000000348, UV2000000438, and UV2000000439) classified as End of Life equipment. The maintenance service provides remote logistics support available Monday through Friday during standard business hours (5x9), plus non-business day Advance Exchange Hardware Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) to minimize operational downtime. The service ensures customers retain ownership and control of hard drives for data security purposes, with all hardware configurations and maintenance activities tracked by chassis serial number for asset accountability. The desired award date is October 1, 2026, with a contract value listed under Other Funds (RDTE, FY 26). The contracting activity identifier is CCAM-MZB-B, and this is a new requirement using a sole source purchase order vehicle with fixed pricing.

The justification for the brand name restriction centers on SGI's unique compatibility with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Evaluation Center's mission-critical systems and legacy hardware requiring specific maintenance capabilities. Market research via CHESS RFQ 576839 solicited 49 vendors, with only one response from Software Information Resource Corporation (SIRC) providing an incomplete quote. The SGI solution was determined most suitable due to tailored remote logistics support, non-business day advance exchange capabilities, data security provisions allowing customer retention of hard drives, and alignment with the THAAD Evaluation Center's operational requirements for sustained readiness and lifecycle management of legacy assets. Publicizing requirements do not apply due to an exception at FAR 5.202(a)(6), and the justification will be redacted and posted with the request for quote.