Tab 1 - EFO - Google Cloud Platform-_Redacted.pdf

CUI

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Source Selection Information – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

This Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity authorizes the procurement of Google Cloud Platform Subscription and Professional Services. The Google Cloud Platform (GCP) cloud-based subscription and professional services encompass two complementary components required to support DLA’s cloud expansion strategy.

DLA has a requirement to establish a foot print in each Cloud Service Provider (CSP) that will allow for rapid expansion of services to meet any existing and/or future requirement that the government may have. In addition, the agency has a requirement to reduce cost through consolidation and redesign of systems. Google CSP provide the underlining architecture requirements that will allow for full system redesign while maintaining operating capabilities that fall within distance requirements of each application and other operating systems.

First, the GCP cloud-based subscription provides access to scalable Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) resources hosted in Google-managed, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)-authorized data centers. The Government provisions and manages these resources—such as virtual machines, cloud storage, databases, and networks—on-demand. The subscription includes usage-based billing, access to committed-use and volume discounts, and integrated tools for security monitoring, audit reporting, and compliance management. Administrative control and all data remain under the DLA master billing account.

Second, the GCP professional services are optional support services authorized directly by Google and delivered either by Google or an authorized Premier Tier Partner. These services assist with solution architecture, security posture optimization, technical implementation, cloud migration, automation, billing transparency (FINOPS), and compliance documentation. These services ensure the platform is configured and supported according to mission requirements, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DoD cybersecurity standards.

Together, these two components ensure that DLA’s GCP environment is not only operational but also secure, scalable, and mission-ready. The combined package supports rapid deployment, continuous compliance, and tailored engineering support that cannot be replicated by third-party providers lacking direct access to GCP proprietary systems and expertise.

DLA intends to expand its existing infrastructure to the GCP to further establish a footprint in all Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) available to the Government. This expansion will increase DLA’s capacity to expand rapidly to meet the growing need of its logistics support mission. This addition will also increase its operational resiliency by allowing flexibility across CPSs. The new GCP hosting subscription and optional professional services will be used to streamline compute and storage of current and future workloads and applications.

Source Selection Information – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

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

AGENCY’S NEEDS, INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED VALUE:

DLA has a requirement to expand its footprint to all major cloud providers. GCP is the sole cloud service provider in which DLA does not have a presence. DLA is currently operating in three out of four DoD approved CSPs; these include: Azure; Oracle Cloud (OCI0); and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Establishing a presence in GCP will align the agency across all CSPs, which allows for rapid deployment capabilities in any environment as required by the mission. DLA will be procuring IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), and SaaS (Software as a Service).

GCP is a capability enhancement for DLA that allows for rapid expansion of services if required to meet expanding mission needs. By establishing a presence in GCP, DLA will establish the baseline it requires to move at the dynamic speed it requires to maintain its operational capability and scalability.

Google’s GCP offering under a premier partner provided DLA with the direct support it need to operate rapidly. The Premier partner offering of Google provides DLA with a priority ticket resolution, enhance collaboration with Google, a dedicated support team from Google, and access to new and emerging technologies before other providers.

The Period of Performance (PoP) for the contract will be one 12-month base period with two 12-month option periods. The total estimated dollar amount of the contract is including optional tasks.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (SEE FAR

16.505(a)(4) and FAR 16.505(b)(2)) AND THE SUPPORTING RATIONALE, INCLUDING A DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S

UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES

USE OF THE EXCEPTION CITED:

Pursuant to FAR 16.505(a)(4) and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), an exception to the fair opportunity process is justified because brand-name Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its associated support services are essential to the Government’s requirements and other companies’ similar products and services, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, and cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs. Google Cloud Platform is the only remaining (FedRAMP)-authorized CSP that DLA has not established a footprint in. This acquisition will finalize the mission requirement. DLA is preplanning for future operations and increases in the capabilities at which DLA can deploy operations in the most optimal CSP.

Under FAR 16.505(a)(4), the justification for restricting this requirement to the brand-name “Google Cloud Platform” is based on the fact that GCP is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.

Market research confirms that GCP is the only cloud platform that offers a fully FedRAMP-authorized commercial datacenter infrastructure, enabling the Department of Defense to operate

Source Selection Information – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104 already Google Premier Tier Partners and Small Business awardees under JETs 2.0. Utilizing JETs

2.0 provides a competitive bidding process for acquiring GCP services.

Based on the facts stated above, this exception to the fair opportunity process is justified because brand-name Google GCP cloud-based subscription and optional GCP professional services are essential to the Government’s requirements and only Google is capable of providing the GCP platform and authorized professional services at the level of quality required by DLA.

5. A DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND

REASONABLE:

As the Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Proposals will be analyzed in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 procedures. It is anticipated that the Government will use various price analysis techniques including, but not limited to: (1) Comparison with competitive price lists in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(iv); and (2) Comparison of proposed prices obtained through market research for the same or similar items in order to obtain a fair and reasonable price in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(vi).

6. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION:

This acquisition supports DLA’s enterprise cloud adoption strategy by closing the final gap and establishing a presence across all DoD-approved commercial cloud providers. GCP offers unique hosting and support features that enable DLA to improve platform resiliency, security, and audit readiness. This is achieved through the use of its FedRAMP-authorized commercial infrastructure and native cloud capabilities. These capabilities will allow the agency to streamline compliance reporting, accelerate deployment timelines, and expand the scalability of mission systems across geographic regions previously unavailable. This environment also enhances the government’s ability to design architectures that support high availability and disaster recovery, which are critical for ensuring logistics continuity during both peacetime and wartime operations.

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

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO THE EXCEPTION TO

FAIR OPPORTUNITY BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE.

DLA has exercised, and continues to exercise, competition as often as possible and is required to conduct ongoing reviews to keep abreast of new technology, both in industry and in the Government. DLA uses a variety of vendors, manufacturers, and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue its practice of surveying the market to ensure full and open competition. DLA intends to compete this requirement among all JETS 2.0 Group A Small Business vendors.

Source Selection Information – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

8. CERTIFICATIONS:

Requirements Certification: I hereby certify that the supporting data provided for which I am responsible, and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Contracting Certification: I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

In accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B)(10), I have determined that FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) applies and I approve this justification.