SSJ - Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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Section A: General Contract Information

Yes NoIs this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Contracting Activity: 502d Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: BrainJack Annual Software Subscription Renewal

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

SAF/AQH has a requirement to renew the annual software subscription to BrainJack Enterprise Edition (herein referred to as BrainJack) that supports the Acquisition Career Management System (ACMS) located at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Randolph, Texas. The procurement includes:

CLIN QTY/UNIT Description

0001 01-each BrainJack Enterprise Edition Annual Support with Unlimited Users.

Product No. BIF-BJES-001

The subscription allows SAF/AQH to deliver and support the ACMS with a web application that has integrated business intelligence capability. This is a vital part of the SAF/AQH's mission.

The BrainJack software component will be installed on ACMS servers in the A1 Virtual Data Center (A1VDC).

The BrainJack software and support component is provided by only one source, BIF Technologies Corporation (BIF), who is the manufacturer of this software. A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be established with a period of performance of 09 September 2025 to 08 September 2026.

A justification for sole-source was completed to support this procurement with revision and emphasis on the single source as prescribed by FAR 13.106(b)(1). BIF is the only source that provides the software and support components. Therefore, the renewal of the annual subscription is imperative.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The specific exception that precludes full and open competition for this acquisition is pursuant to FAR 13.106(b). The purchase request to renew the annual software subscription to access BrainJack requires sole-source justification; therefore, the procedures in FAR 13.106(b)(1) will be followed. The Government shall limit sources since the BrainJack software and support is provided by one manufacturer. BIF is the only known manufacturer capable of providing the supplies required at the level and quality required. Additionally, the software subscriptions to BrainJack are unique and highly specialized.

BIF is the manufacturer of the software license subscriptions to BrainJack; therefore, technical specifications are proprietary and are only available from the manufacturer, BIF. The associated technical specifications and maintenance cannot be made available to other sources since the Government does not own or have legal access to the intellectual property owned by BIF. Purchase of the software license subscriptions to access BrainJack are necessary to provide sustainment for SAF/AQH to accomplish the customer's daily mission of data analysis and ensure the continued security compliance management for patching security vulnerabilities. The proposed brand name, BrainJack, is the only known brand that can satisfy the

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Government's requirement and stability is achieved by avoiding interoperability issues that arise from using software and software maintenance support from other manufacturers. This acquisition is procuring software subscriptions to utilize and operate BrainJack , which is implemented into an existing platform. Therefore, introduction of another manufacturer's software could cause compatibility issues. Proliferation of another manufacturer's software would result in an increase in procurement cost, training, warranty, etc. to the Government.

Market research was conducted utilizing commercial and government databases such as Federal Prison Industries (FBI), AbilityOne, Google, Dynamic Small Business Search, DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI), and GSA Advantage in order to locate alternative brands to support the supplies required at the level and quality required by the Government. Other software besides the identified BrainJack, was located via market research. However, deviation from the brand name requirement will not meet the Government's current need.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Efforts of obtaining competition was completed through market research. A review of the market excluded the availability of the BrainJack from federal-wide mandatory sources; and, the research further revealed that this software is proprietary in nature.

BIF is the original manufacturer, and currently has no authorized resellers of the proprietary software. BIF is a locally-owned Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) with an economic status of Minority-Owned. The recommended procurement approach is to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order to BIF Technologies Corporation, Cage Code: 1NQG0, since they are the only known source that will satisfy the Government's current need.

Additionally, a Sources-Sought Notice (Special Notice) was posted on 26 March 2025 to SAM.gov with the Governments intent to sole source to BIF Technologies. The notice was posted for thirteen (13) days, specifying the Governments intent to award a sole source purchase to BIF. No responses were received due to BIF not having any authorized resellers. BIF is the owner and developer of BrainJack and offers subsequent software support. Additionally, BIF has proprietary rights to its software products. BIF does not support or allow third-party software re-sellers to interface with their software.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Until it is determined that the current BrainJack Software and Support no longer meet SAF/AQH requirements, the aforementioned software and support must be procured through BIF Technologies Corporation, Cage Code: 1NQG0. Through continued market research, SAF/AQH will continue to monitor the market with the Federal Supply Schedules and the open market to locate 3rd party software manufacturers and/or resellers that offer this particular BrainJack Software.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

09-Apr-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Mercedes S. Perez / GS-11

Signature of Contracting Officer

PEREZ.MERCEDES.S.161376

Digitally signed by

PEREZ.MERCEDES.S.1613762279

Date: 2025.04.09 09:57:42 -05'00'