SAP_LSJ_Redacted_11.5.18.pdf

Limited Source Justification Use of Brand Name Specifications

REFERENCE: FAR 8.405-6 (a)(1)(i)(B)

1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity

DLA Distribution, DLA Distribution J7 430 Mifflin Avenue New Cumberland PA 17070

2. Description of the Action

J6 is responsible for supporting the Distribution Standard System (DSS), which is a globally fielded information technology capability, supporting inventory status and orders from the warfighter, amongst other functions. The DSS program office has been tasked to perform a technical refresh of some DSS capability, and more tightly integrate DSS with our ordering system Enterprise Business System (EBS).

The Government awarded task order, SP3300-18-F-0378, to Advantaged Solutions Inc. for SAP cloud hosting and SAP support services to assist with platform configuration development on the Government’s existing SAP software to replace some of the current DSS functionalities at two pilot locations; DLA Distribution Corpus Christie, TX ad DLA Disposition Services San Antonio, TX.

This requirement was a brand name requirement particular to one manufacturer in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b) and was competed among the SAP Public Services Inc. Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) BPA holders.

The SAP Support Services task period of performance ends on October 31, 2018. However, DLA Information Operations requires a five (5) month extension for the SAP Support Services under the current task order in accordance with FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

The total value of the five (5) month extension for SAP support services is

3. Description of the Supplies/Services

DLA Information Operations has a requirement for a five (5) month extension of current SAP Support Services by Advantaged Solution Inc. This requirement is to support the pilot of SAP evaluation, best practices, pilot and assessment at DLA Distribution Corpus Christie, TX and Disposition Services San Antonio, TX. The Government’s service requirement includes providing on-the-job training on SAP modules and methodologies, providing technical support on hosting SAP modules, and supporting the Government team in the development of scope analysis, proof of concept, and assistance in implementing SAP warehouse template.

The SAP support services five (5) month extension is from November 1, 2018 through April 1, 2019.

4. Justification Rationale for Use of Only One Source

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program.

Restriction of sources is justified in accordance with FAR 8.405-6. This requirement is in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. Advantaged Solutions Inc. is currently performing the work required by the DLA Information Operations under task order SP3300-18-F-0378. The task order includes SAP Support Services, cloud hosting services, training, and software licenses and maintenance. The period of performance for the SAP Support Services ends October 31, 2018; however, the remaining services and software licenses and maintenance end April 1, 2019. In order to maintain continuity of services and align the performance end dates in support of the pilot efforts at DLA Distribution Corpus Christie, TX and Disposition Services San Antonio, TX the Government requires a five (5) month extension to the SAP Support services while the Government processes the follow-on requirement. If the Government were to go without SAP Support Services, it would be detrimental to the pilot efforts at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas and DLA Disposition San Antonio, Texas.

5. Determination of Best Value

The current requirement was previously competed among the Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) holders for SAP Public Services Inc. under RFQ # SP3300-18- R-5010. Advantage Solutions Inc.’s proposal was determined to be the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror under the original solicitation. This five (5) month extension will be placed at the same monthly unit price for SAP Support Services under SP3300-18-F-0378.

6. Market Research and Interested Sources

In accordance with DFARS 208.7402, departments and agencies shall fulfill requirements for commercial software and related services in accordance with the DoD ESI. ESI promotes the use of enterprise software agreements with contractors that allow DoD to obtain favorable terms and pricing for commercial software and related services. This requirement is a five (5) month extension of the current task order that was awarded to Advantaged Solutions, Inc. under their ESI BPA for SAP Public Services Inc. Advantaged Solutions, Inc. is the only ESI BPA holder able to provide the continuity of services under the current task order while the follow-on requirement is being processed.

7. Other Supporting Facts

None.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers

In accordance with FAR 8.405-6 (a)(2)(i)(B), the ordering activity shall post the Limited Source Justification on the Government-wide Point of Entry for a minimum of 30 days within 14 days after placing the order or modification to the order. The follow-on requirement will be competed among the SAP Public Services Inc. ESI BPA holders.