J_A SP470322C0010_Redacted.pdf

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DSCR-ESS and GFMS Maintenance and Sustainment-Basewide Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
SP4703-22-C-0010
Issued by
Defense Logistics Agency

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This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source contract modification to the existing contract SP4703-22-C-0010 for Electronic Security System (ESS) maintenance and sustainment services for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

The J&A states that the existing CCTV software system for DLA facilities is reaching end of life and requires replacement. The modification will allow the contractor to replace the CCTV server hardware and migrate to a new Milestone CCTV software application. This will resolve camera license deficiencies, avoid a break in CCTV software support, and enable the CCTV system to capture and store video per DOD and DLA policy. Conducting this work under the existing contract is estimated to save the government approximately $111,500 versus a new dedicated contract. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated costs to be fair and reasonable through price analysis. A sole source modification to the existing contractor is required due to the time-sensitive nature of this effort.

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as the functional proponent for all ESS requirements, policy, and procedures. In support of DM, DLA Information Operations Enterprise Capabilities Portfolio (J62B) executes program and technology management responsibility for ESS. ESS encompasses Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, Electronic Key Control (EKC) Systems, intercoms and other alert type systems for DLA facilities, personnel, and property resources, providing Enterprise-wide policy, program, and worldwide operational support for DLA’s Integrated Electronic Security System (ESS).

Replacement of existing CCTV software is necessary because specifications required do not currently allow the servers to be added to the DLA domain infrastructure. By not residing on the DLA domain, the existing system configuration creates numerous Cyber Security, system management, and contract labor complications. Once the replacement server hardware (HW) is in place, the CCTV system can be added to the DLA domain infrastructure, the Cyber Security, system management, and contract labor support complications will be reduced and/or eliminated outright. The new DLA network configured server HW would also allow the contractor to have the capability to respond to requests for assistance more rapidly and efficiently.

The current Defense Supply Center Richmond, VA Security & Emergency Services (S&ES) CCTV system utilizes PELCO, Inc.’s “VXPro Video Management System (VMS)” application SW. PELCO, Inc. was purchased by Motorola Solutions, Inc. in August 2020. Motorola representatives provided guidance in March 2023 that PELCO VMS SW products will reach End of Life (EOL) and lose all support at a ‘to be determined’ future date. DSCR S&ES is leveraging this advanced EOL notice, combined with the existing system’s known limitations and constraints, to plan and execute a SW migration to “Milestone” CCTV SW application. Conducting this SW migration now will allow for the resolution of existing camera license deficiencies, avoid a potential break in support for CCTV SW, and to enable the CCTV system’s ability to capture and store video in accordance with DOD and DLA policy.

By utilizing the current ESS Maintenance Contract (# SP4703-22-C-0010) for the CCTV system HW lifecycle replacement and SW migration, DLA will save at least by avoiding duplicative DOD Cyber Security language and personnel security requirements required if a dedicated contract were to be utilized for this effort. The expected contract modification cost to the existing ESS maintenance contract is estimated at , while the estimated cost of a dedicated contract for the same effort would be roughly 111.50% more expensive (approximately ). Another benefit of leveraging the current maintenance contract for this work as opposed to a new, dedicated contract is the prevention of potential delays, disputes, and issues stemming from the coordination and cooperation requirements between a new vendor and the existing maintenance vendor.

Failure to execute this planned CCTV lifecycle HW replacement and SW migration will cause the organization to lose maintenance support of the system HW and SW, which will lead to the CCTV cameras eventually failing and the loss of S&ES’s ability to monitor the installation activity. Conducting the HW and SW replacement in the currently planned manner will allow the purchase, configuration, installation, and cyber assessment of the new system server HW and application SW while maintaining the operation of installation’s existing CCTV system. Once the new system is ready, existing CCTV system cameras could be migrated in a planned and controlled manner which allows the organization to maintain the stored video feeds IAW DoD and DLA policy.

The delays incurred from a new dedicated contract/vendor being utilized instead of an existing contract modification would certainly exceed twelve (12) months at a minimum to navigate the agency’s planning, approval, and solicitation processes. A delay of this length would seriously jeopardize the functional operations and support of the current system.

A sole source to current contractor is necessary to allow replacement of software efficiently and effectively in timely manner. It is in the best interest of the government to issues the modification for increase in scope under the current contract to complete the work and minimize security risk.

(6) Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies:

The contracting officer intends to publicize a notice as required under FAR Subpart 5.2 upon approval of this sole source J&A.

(7) A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable:

The modification award will be made on a firm fixed price basis against vendor’s current contract. The contractor will be required to provide a build-up of the fixed price based on the proposed labor. The proposed hours will be reviewed to ensure they are reasonable for the effort. Awarding this requirement under increase in scope will derive significant savings and meet the critical deadlines of the service. The Contracting Officer determines the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable, and represents the best value to the Government, by utilizing one or more of the price analysis techniques at FAR 15.404-1(b)(2).

(8) Description of market research conducted and results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:

Limited efforts were made to conduct market research. The current contract SP4703-21- C-0010 was solicited competitively but only one offer received from the current vendor.

Although competition will not be sought for this additional work, seeking other sources at this time would only result in the expenditure of funds above and beyond what the current vendor has quoted. This requirement is time sensitive in nature that no other source will suffice.

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