Sole Source Justification Redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 authorized reseller comes with a premium cost. Also, we have experienced connection issues in the past and when purchased through a reseller, we are directed to contact Hack the Box directly to solve the connectivity issues.

The following are provided as potential examples of reasons to support soliciting from a single source. If these items do not apply, the check-a-blocks may be deleted from the document. The user should include the appropriate rationale for the selected item(s).

☒ The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

We leveraged Hack the Box for the past 4 Academic Years (AY)

☒ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

The item is peculiar to one manufacturer.

☒ These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

This procurement action supports the provision of a 1 year contract with Hack the Box LTD for the use of the software platform for cyber laboratories and related training materials that are currently performed under PO

N0018924P0383 which expires on 26 June 2025.

Other information to support a sole source action: N/A

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature Date

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting

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