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DDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DLA CONTRACTING SERVICES OFFICE- PHILADELPHIA

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19111-5092

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

Requiring Activity:

DLA Information Operations – Network and Telecommunications Services 8725 John J. Kingman Road Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 Technical

Contracting Activity:

DLA Contracting Services Office – Philadelphia (DCSO-P) 700 Robbins Ave Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED:

Project Title: Lifecycle Refresh Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contemplates establishing an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Network hardware and accessories. The contract performance period will be for a one-year base period and two one-year options, for a potential contract period of three years. The contractor shall provide the full line of wired and wireless network hardware, warranty (CONUS & OCONUS), and associated factory orderable upgrades and related peripherals such as stacking cables, power cords, GBICs, antennas, and other related accessories (if required).

Products shall be in compliance with the Common Operating Environment (COE), where applicable, and meet the approved standards and protocols developed in the Defense IT Standards Registry (DISR). Equipment shall be delivered with commercial documentation, all power and connection cables, to include power and connection capabilities for CONUS and OCONUS deliveries as applicable, and shall be ready for immediate use. All equipment purchased under this contract shall be new and TAA compliant; used or refurbished equipment is not acceptable. In order to keep pace with changes in technology, the contractor shall provide for new technologies and refresh their offerings in accordance with commercial practices. Authorized users of this agreement will be the Information Operations (J6) organization.

3. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY’S NEEDS/ESTIMATED DOLLAR AMOUNT:

In order to complete the services required under the Lifecycle Refresh IDIQ the following brand name supplies and services will be required. New equipment is a requirement for this procurement. Refurbished equipment will not be considered.

DLA has a three year estimated requirement to purchase the following American Power Conversion Corp. (APC) equipment:

Description Part Number Estimated Quantity APC Smart UPS 750 LCD 120V Rack Mount SMX750 40 APC Smart UPS 1500 LCD 120V Rack Mount SMX1500RM2UNC 1041 APC Smart UPS 2000 LCD 120V Rack Mount SMX2000RMLV2UNC 491 APC Smart UPS 3000 LCD 120V Rack Mount SMX3000LVNC 347 APC Smart UPS SRT 5000VA 208V Rack Mount

SRT5KRMXLT 20

APC Rack PDU 1U 15A 120V - NEMA 5-15 Plug AP9562 550

APC Rack PDU 1U 20A 120V - NEMA L5-20 Plug

AP9564 25

DLA has a three year estimated requirement to purchase the following Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (Brocade) equipment and annual maintenance:

Brocade ICX7750 Network switch with 48 1/10GbE SFP+ Ports

ICX7750-48F 291

Brocade ICX7750 500W AC Power Supply (port-side intake)

RPS9+E

Brocade ICX7750 Fan Kit (port-side intake) ICX7750-FAN-E 291 Brocade ICX7750 Essential NBD Parts Only Support - Duration 1 Year

ICX7750-SVL-NDP-1 291

Brocade ICX7450 Network switch with 48 1GbE POE+ Ports ICX 7450-48P-E 1351

Brocade ICX7450 Network switch with 24 1GbE POE+ Ports ICX 7450-24P-E 1374

Brocade ICX7450 Network switch with 48 100/1000 SFP Ports

ICX 7450-48F-E 14

ICX 7450 exhaust airflow fan, front to back airflow (two fans required when using two power supplies) ICX-FAN10-E

ICX7450/6610 POE 1000W AC PSU, exhaust airflow, front to back airflow RPS16-E

Brocade ICX7450 Essential NBD Parts Only Support - Duration 1 Year ICX7450-SVL-NDP-1

Brocade ICX6450 Network switch with 12 1GbE Ports (Up to 4 POE+)

ICX6450-C12-PD

Brocade ICX6450 Essential NBD Parts Only Support - Duration 1 Year

ICX64xx-SVL-NDP-1

40 GbE QSFP+ direct-attached copper cable, 0.5 m, 8-pack, passive

40G-QSFP-QSFP-C-

00508

Brocade 40GE Direct Attached QSFP+ 1m stacking cable

40G-QSFP-QSFP-C-

Brocade 40GE Direct Attached QSFP+ 3m stacking cable

0301 695

Brocade 40GE Direct Attached QSFP+ 5m stacking cable

Brocade 1000BASE Multi Mode SFP includes 8 modules E1MG-SX-OM-8 95

Brocade 1000BASE Single Mode SFP includes 8 modules E1MG-LX-OM-8 461

Brocade 10GbE Multi Mode Fiber Module SFP includes 8 modules

10G-SFPP-SR-8 81

Brocade 10GbE Single Mode Fiber Module SFP includes 8 modules

10G-SFPP-LR-8 356

Brocade Upstream Single Mode Single Strand SFP Module

E1MG-BXU 444

Brocade Downstream Single Mode Single Strand SFP Module

E1MG-BXD 444

Brocade 1GbE Copper SFP Module E1MG-TX 623

DLA has a three year estimated requirement to purchase the following Cisco Systems, Inc.

(Cisco) equipment and software licenses:

Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.0 Top Level SKU R-MGMT3X-N-K9 2

Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.0 Application Software R-PI30-SW-K9 2

Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.x Base License L-MGMT3X-PI-BASE 2 Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.x Lifecycle and Assurance License for 1 Access Point

L-MGMT3X-AP-K9

10000

Cisco Prime Infrastructure UCS Appliance PI-UCS-APL-U-K9 2 Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller licensed for 50 Access Points

AIR-CT5520-50-K9

Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller 1 Access Point Adder License

LIC-CT5520-1A

Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller licensed for 1,000 Access

AIR-CT8540-1K-K9

Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller 1 Access Point Adder License

LIC-CT8540-1A

Cisco 1572e Dual-band Access Point - 802.11a/g/n/ac Wave 1, 4x4 MIMO, 3 Spatial Streams, CleanAir, External Antenna (purchased separately), A Regulatory Domain

AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9

Cisco 1572e Dual-band Access Point - 802.11a/g/n/ac

Antenna (purchased separately), E Regulatory Domain

AIR-AP1572EAC-E-K9

Cisco 1572e Dual-band Access Point - 802.11a/g/n/ac

Antenna (purchased separately), Q Regulatory Domain

AIR-AP1572EAC-Q-K9

Cisco 3802I Dual-band Access Point - 802.11a/g/n/ac Wave 2, 4x4 MIMO, 3 Spatial Streams, CleanAir, Internal Antenna, A Regulatory Domain

AIR-AP3802I-B-K9

Antenna, E Regulatory Domain

AIR-AP3802I-E-K9

Antenna, K Regulatory Domain

AIR-AP3802I-K-K9

Antenna, Q Regulatory Domain

AIR-AP3802I-Q-K9

Cisco 3802E Dual-band Access Point - 802.11a/g/n/ac Wave 2, 4x4 MIMO, 3 Spatial Streams, CleanAir, External Antenna (purchased separately), A Regulatory Domain

AIR-AP3802E-A-K9

Antenna (purchased separately), E Regulatory Domain

AIR-AP3802E-E-K9

Antenna (purchased separately), Q Regulatory Domain

AIR-AP3802E-Q-K9

Cisco Mobility Services Engine 3365 Appliance

AIR-MSE-3365-K9 2

Cisco Enhanced Local Mode WIPS License for 1 Access Point

L-WIPS-ELM-1AP 0

Cisco Enhanced Local Mode WIPS License for 100 Access

L-WIPS-ELM-100AP 0

Cisco Enhanced Local Mode WIPS License for 1,000 Access

L-WIPS-ELM-1000AP 2

Cisco Dual-Band 4dBi / 4dBi Omnidirectional Antenna

AIR-ANT2544V4M-R= 50

Cisco Dual-Band 6dBi / 6dBi Directional Antenna

AIR-ANT2566P4W-R= 430

Cisco Dual-Band 2.4 GHz 4dBi / 5 GHz 7dBi Omnidirecitonal Antenna, N connector

AIR-ANT2547V-N=

Cisco Dual-Band 2.4 GHz 8 dBi / 5 GHz 8 dBi Directional Antenna

AIR-ANT2588P3M-N=

Cisco Dual-Band 2.4 GHz 13 dBi / 5 GHz 13 dBi Directional

AIR-ANT2513P4M-N= 60

1550 Series Pole-Mount Kit-17

AIR-ACCPMK1550= 60

Cisco Pole/Wall-Mount Kit 3 for 1572 Access Point AIR-ACCPMK1570-3 60 Cisco Antenna Mount Kit 1 for 1572 Access Point AIR-ACCAMK-1= 30 Cisco AC Power Cord for 1572 Access Point, 40 ft. North American Plug

AIR-CORD-R3P-

40NA= 5

Cisco AC Power Cord for 1572 Access Point, 40 ft. EU Plug

AIR-CORD-R3P-

40UE= 5

Cisco 1520/1550 Series Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ1500-2 90 Cisco RF Cable, 5ft Low-loss, N Connectors AIR-CAB005LL-N= 80 Cisco RF Cable, 10ft Low-loss, N Connectors AIR-CAB010LL-N= 80 Cisco 2.4 and 5 GHz Lightning Arrestot, N Connector AIR-ACC245LA-N= 300 Antenna Adapter Plate for Cisco AIR-ANT2566P4W-R

TW-CISCO-A2566 430

Universal Articulating Mount - White TW-ART-MOUNTT-W 430

4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), and FAR 6.302-1. APC equipment is brand name items particular to one manufacturer, APC. The brand name APC equipment is essential to the Government’s requirement in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), thereby precluding consideration of products manufactured by another company.

Brocade equipment and annual maintenance are brand name items particular to one manufacturer, Brocade. The brand name Brocade equipment and annual maintenance are essential to the Government’s requirement in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), thereby precluding consideration of products manufactured by another company.

Cisco equipment and software licenses are brand name items particular to one manufacturer, Cisco. The brand name Cisco equipment and software licenses are essential to the Government’s requirement in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), thereby precluding consideration of products manufactured by another company.

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF

CITED AUTHORITY:

APC:

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c) the use of APC Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), rack power distribution units, power cords and cord retention brackets are essential to the Government’s requirement. This equipment is required for standardized installation and compatibility with existing network equipment. After the J6 realignment in 2014, a nearly yearlong network redesign and standardization project was completed that identified the future requirements of DLA’s networks and to consolidate all of the existing requirements of the organization. Those gathered requirements were used to develop a standardized baseline network design that all DLA sites will be reconfigured to follow to improve network efficiency, security, and ease of administration. This equipment is necessary as it is what DLA currently utilizes throughout its networks and periodically needs to be upgraded/ replaced. APC UPS are currently used throughout the DLA and pose no compatibility or interoperability concerns with existing network infrastructure. The UPS equipment is required to provide emergency power to protect hardware such as computers, data centers, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruption, data loss or mission failure. The rack distribution units, power cords and cord retention brackets are required in order to ensure there are no compatibility issues with the APC UPS equipment.

All of the aforementioned equipment meets the Department of Defense operating standards and configuration management control through the Technical Review Board and Configuration Control Board processes. In order to maintain real time communication capabilities with local and field site personnel located within the Continental United States as well as overseas, this equipment is required and essential to the DLA mission. Existing equipment configurations, monitoring/management tools, and training are tailored to this equipment brand. Any modification from APC brand would require significant redesign to DLA’s network environment to be compatible and will require a cost prohibitive level of spending repurchases tools and training.

Brocade:

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c) the use of Brocade equipment and annual maintenance are essential to the Government’s requirement. DLA provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war. It is the goal of DLA Information Operations to provide a viable, supportable, and secure network for all DLA activities and sites. With the consolidation and redesign of the DLA LAN networks, new requirements have been identified to support the standardized LAN architecture. After the J6 realignment in 2014, a nearly yearlong network redesign and standardization project was completed that identified the future requirements of DLA’s networks and to consolidate all of the existing requirements of the organization. Those gathered requirements were used to develop a standardized baseline network design that all DLA sites will be reconfigured to follow to improve network efficiency, security, and ease of administration. The standardized architecture simplifies the LAN environment and as a result switching infrastructure technical requirements have decreased and primarily focus on the data link layer (Layer-2) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) requirements.

DLA completed vendor meetings with Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade during the week of October 13 to October 29, 2014. The meetings with the vendors allowed DLA to see product demonstrations and to ascertain whether the selected vendors could meet all of the requirements that DLA specified for the LAN switching infrastructure solution. The evaluation team based the recommendations below on a combination of the vendor’s ability to meet DLA specific vendor technical requirements, cost (initial, maintenance, and lifecycle), implementation concerns, and best performance.

All equipment, configurations, software, and support must comply with applicable DOD Information Technology directives, security directives, and instruction guidance. This includes:

• Current Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs

• Must be on the DoD Unified Capabilities Approved Products List (UC APL)

• DODI 8500.2, requirements DCAS-1, DCNR-1, DCSR-2, ECCR-2, and ECCT-1

• National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) Common Criteria Evaluated

• Product appears on NIAP Validated Product List (VPL) or Products in Evaluation list

• Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 and Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program compliance

• Approved ports, protocols and services (PPSM) for wired networks, and industry best practices.

Based on the vendor demonstrations, the product recommended for the LAN Switching solution is Brocade. Brocade meets all DoD and federal government security guidance and policy for LAN Switching. Brocade devices require the least amount of rack space to meet high- and mid-level switch requirements and provide the most flexibility with stackable high- and mid-level switches. Furthermore, Brocade has the lowest anticipated acquisition and operations and maintenance (O&M) costs of all the solutions evaluated. In this instance to support the brand-name specification of Brocade equipment and maintenance, this brand-name equipment and maintenance are required to ensure the Agency is not unduly impacted by not having access to patches and updates relating to Brocade equipment which is mission critical to the Agency and required to comply with JTF-GNO and DLA-CERT policy. Failure to respond to vulnerabilities and upgrade taskings would result in non-compliance and potential disconnection from the DoD network by DISA, the DoD Agency responsible for network connectivity. Similarly, a hardware failure must be resolved by Brocade -approved maintenance providers utilizing Brocade -approved replacement parts and procedures. Failure to follow Brocade -required maintenance and repair procedures will void the warranty and Brocade supportability of the devices, exposing DLA to equipment support refusal resulting in mission failure.

In summary, if maintenance and software upgrades are not procured from Brocade authorized equipment and maintenance providers, DLA will not have access to patches and updates for Brocade equipment; will be in non-compliance with JTF-GNO and DLA-CERT policy; will not be able to respond to vulnerabilities and upgrade taskings, will be exposed to potential disconnect from the DoD network by DISA, and will void the warranty and supportability of Brocade equipment thereby resulting in significant degradation of the DLA ETN LANs and DLA mission failure. Existing equipment configurations, monitoring/management tools, and training are tailored to this equipment brand. Any modification from the Brocade brand would require significant redesign to DLA’s network environment to be compatible and will require a cost prohibitive level of spending repurchases tools and training.

Cisco:

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c) the use of Cisco Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) equipment and software licenses is essential to the Government’s requirement. In order to help to accomplish its mission of supporting the war fighter, DLA has a need to provide and maintain real-time communication capabilities with its local and field site personnel located both within the continental United States and overseas.

DLA Information Operations – Network and Telecommunications Services is under strict

Control Board processes. These controls are consistent with industry and Department of Defense operating standards. Currently DLA utilizes Cisco equipment for Network and telecommunications services and continued use of Cisco equipment is imperative to ensure compatibility and interoperability with the existing infrastructure. Use of any other equipment jeopardizes the functionality, connectivity, security and interoperability of existing network equipment and infrastructure. It has been determined that expanding features already imbedded in the existing Cisco hardware would be more cost effective to the Agency. Cisco network equipment is also compliant with DLA Enterprise Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications and Local Area Network (LAN) Standardization projects which is required for this project. By expanding the capabilities of already-owned hardware, DLA reduces the need for additional funding, testing, and manpower resources to mitigate compatibility issues. DLA will be enhancing and extending capabilities already in place utilizing Cisco hardware. The introduction of hardware, software and equipment provided by different sources would require significant expenditure to obtain the products and would also require significant time due to additional training efforts which would lead to schedule delays and ultimately day to day mission failure.

The aforementioned Cisco equipment meets the Department of Defense operating standards and

Control Board processes. In order to maintain real time communication capabilities with local and field site personnel located within the Continental United States as well as overseas, this equipment is required and essential to the DLA mission. Existing equipment configurations, monitoring/management tools, and training are tailored to this equipment brand. Any modification from the Cisco brand would require significant redesign to DLA’s network environment to be compatible and will require a cost prohibitive level of spending repurchases tools and training.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE

SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE:

This requirement will be synopsized to solicit resellers of APC, Brocade, and Cisco equipment and services in accordance with FAR 5.201 and FAR 5.203(b).

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND

REASONABLE:

Pricing will be determined fair and reasonable based on pricing analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. It is anticipated that the Government will use various price analysis techniques including, but not limited to (1) Comparison of proposed prices received in response to solicitations; (2) Comparison with competitive price lists; and (3) Comparison of proposed prices obtained through market research for the same or similar items in order to obtain a fair and reasonable price. Specifically, the Contracting Officer expects to received competition amongst the reseller’s proposals. Additionally, the Contracting Officer will search various reseller’s price lists for comparative pricing. The Contracting Officer will determine prices fair and reasonable prior to award.

8. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE

RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED:

Market research was conducted through reviewing prior contract history, DLA’s configuration management controls, and through a request for information (RFI) that was posted to FedBizOpps.gov. A nearly yearlong market research was conducted to vet vendors for network equipment. All vendors were authorized to submit their proposed plan to meet DLA’s provided requirements. Three primary vendors were identified from the responses (Juniper, Brocade, and Cisco). From there, a standardization effort was conducted where each vendor was compared to the same set of industry standards; and each vendor provided cost estimates on their proposed solutions. Any vendor that had comparable metrics against the industry standards was then compared against cost with the lower cost vendor taking priority. Brocade was identified to be able to provide the most amount of requirements at the lowest cost. Similar market research processes were conducted to identify Cisco as the best suited vendor for wireless and APC as the best suited vendor for UPS equipment. The RFI was completed in conjunction with the vendor standardization market research effort in 2015; it was determined that APC, Brocade, and Cisco are the sole designers and producers of their respective equipment and services.

There are multiple resellers that can provide these equipment and services.

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION:

N/A

10. A LISTING OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN

INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION.

N/A

11. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY

SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

DLA has and continues to exercise competition as often as possible and is required to conduct reviews to keep abreast of new technology, both in industry and in the government. Brocade, Cisco and APC equipment is so imbedded into the DLA Enterprise systems that this barrier to competition cannot be removed absent an overhaul of the current IT infrastructure. At this time, Brocade, Cisco and APC are the only equipment that will support the DLA's requirements and meets the Government's needs. However, DLA has and continues to exercise competition. As a continuing effort, DLA uses a variety of vendors, manufacturers, and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue its practice of surveying the market to ensure future full and open competition.

12. CERTIFICATIONS:

Requirements:

I hereby certify that the information provided for which I am responsible and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Chief, Network Operations Division DLA J64 Network and Telecommunications Services

Contracting Certifications:

I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer DLA Contracting Services Office

I have reviewed and concur with this justification.

Competition Advocate DLA Contracting Services Office

I have reviewed and approve this justification.

ROXANNE J. BANKS DATE

Head of the Contracting Activity

BANKS.ROXANNE.JARAMILLO.1156004908 Digitally signed by BANKS.ROXANNE.JARAMILLO.1156004908 Date: 2016.08.30 17:13:58 -04'00'