Signed BNJ.pdf

Small Purchase

Brand name Mandatory Justification

Identify the required supplies or services by keyword nomenclature and model or stock number, and quantity. Identify the proposed source.

The NAVAIR National Help Desk (NHD) has a requirement for recurring maintenance on

Symon System utilized by the NAVAIR National Help Desk. This Proposed source is Korbyt and its authorized resellers. Pop date 1 May 2022 to 30 September 2022.

Qty SKU Description

1 KIV1SCCS0005 Anywhere Desktop 50 - CMS

Subscription

1 KIV1SCDA0005 Anywhere Desktop 50 -Data Adapter

Subscription

300 KDS1SCCS0010 Multi-Zone CMS Subscription; Per

Endpoint

250 KDS1OTCS0001 Standard On Target Content

Subscription; Per Endpoint

15 KDS1SCDA2017 PDA Subscription - Avaya CMS; Per endpoint-

1 KDS1SCCS2015 Korbyt On-Prem Server Software

Subscription

What unique capabilities does the proposed contractor/manufacturer possess which make it the only one capable of satisfying this minimum requirement?

Symon Systems are utilized by the NAVAIR National Help Desk. This system consists of

259 systems spread throughout 17 different customers throughout the DOD. Symon application allows customer areas to display digital communications and metrics to a common display board which can be seen by a large group of teams rather than on personal computers. This system also allows internal and external data and communications to be displayed to support customers. Symon displays allows communication and data to be expanded throughout various teams and groups seamlessly in support of our customers and their communication needs. Korbyt maintenance provides updates and system health checks to ensure each system runs seamlessly as possible providing the most up to date data and communications.

Korbyt has proprietary rights to their software and is the only company capable of providing maintenance support for their systems. Korbyt has identified authorized resellers able to provide original equipment manufacturer parts, services, and maintenance support as seamlessly as possible.

It is imperative to procure these appliances from an authorized reseller as maintenance is required to ensure ongoing support and compatibility with existing data, provide a definitive upgrade path, and ensure continued software functionality of the core technologies.

Which of these capabilities are mandatory?

The Symon system provides the NHD with the capability currently consists of 259 standalone systems to our various 17 customers. SYMON allows for real time data updates and news to each of our customers.

The Symon digital signage system allows the end user to digitally disseminate information such as announcements, events, and metrics.

Was a market search or other informal survey conducted? Describe your search or survey?

In accordance with (IAW) FAR 10.002, market research by technical representatives was conducted to accomplish research and analysis of the Government’s requirements, to determine availability and functionality required to meet the Government’s needs, and to obtain competitive market pricing available as provided by Korbyt certified resellers.

The Government continues to perform market research of available products. Although there are other manufacturers that offer software/application computing products, the

National Help Desk Symon team has invested heavily in Korbyt within the existing infrastructure. No other product can be utilized without a substantial increase in effort and cost to integrate a new product into the present configuration, and use of another product would cause unacceptable time delays.

Based on current market research dated February 2022, it has been determined that only brand- name Korbyt products and/or product support can fully support the

Government’s need. No competitor functional replacement products exist in the market at this time to meet the Government's need. The Government will continue to conduct market research to determine if there are changes in the market place that would enable future competitive actions; e.g., there are similar products and/or product support in the market place that provides the same functionality, the OEM releases ownership rights of product, or it is economically feasible to procure a new system

What material evidence exists that the Government would be injured if the noncompetitive procurement is not made?

Failure to procure the associated maintenance by 1 May 2022 would result in the loss of maintenance and services to all 17 Symon customers hosted by the National Help Desk.

Provide the date by which the supplies or services must be delivered. How was this date determined?

The Date that this procurement needs to be delivered is 1 May 2022. This date is controlled by the FY22 contracts period of performance. The maintenance must be in place so that the government will not face large penalties and reinstatement fees.

What steps are being taken to foster competition in subsequent purchases for similar requirements? If none, why not?

The government analyzed alternative product lines and through market research determined that no other product could meet and/or be modified within an acceptable time and within budget constraints to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of the

Symon team.

ORIGINATOR'S CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations which are included here and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER'S APPROVAL

Based on the justification provided above, I approve this sole source purchase in accordance with NAVSUPINST 4200.85D

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