Single Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the Annual SAN&Tape Library Maintenance Renewal by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/PZIB). The 66ABG/SC division requires the purchase/renewal of a Support Plan for an existing Storage Area Network (SAN) & Tape Library Phone Support and Maintenance Coverage from Hanscom, specifically with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) infrastructure.

The justification highlights that the IBM SAN infrastructure conforms to DOD approved standards, was tested and certified by the Defense Department's interoperability and security test center. Hanscom requires infrastructure compatibility and has verified the network routing equipment's performance. The procurement will be conducted through a competitive small business process via GPE SAM.gov, with a planned contract date of 09-Dec-2025. The Contracting Officer has determined that only a single source is reasonably available for this requirement, with the Purchase Request/Local ID Number F2B0BB535AW02.