TAB 5 BN_SS Justification aerva .pdf

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1. Description of Supplies/Services.

Part # DESCRITION QTY 106979 AerWave Enterprise software license (Media Player)

Standard Enterprise software usage and maintenance &support. Patch & Upgrades as released.

The requested ☒ supplies ☐ services represent the minimum requirements of the government, which have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

2. Regulatory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

FBO

☒ FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) Soliciting from a single source

□ FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) Particular brand-name item

GSA

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(A) An urgent and compelling need exists

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(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

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures (the original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures).

□ FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item)

ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the

☒ BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION ( FBO)≤ SAT

□ LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (GSA)≤ SAT

□ JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (ID/IQ

TAKS ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER)≤ SAT

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Purchase of AerWave Enterprise software license allows NSWC Corona to continue to support the command with the up to date news broadcasting.

contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) ☒ The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects (Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) ☐ A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) ☐ The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements” Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) ☐ Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) ☐ Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

f.) ☒Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

Without this software, Corona will be unable to participate in the Networked Digital Signage (NERDS) program which will impair our involvement in the valuable information and technological advances (headed by Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport). Thus, the NERDS program is directly involved in the gathering of valuable information and technological intel, enabling speedy and accurate responses. Without the program, the base will not have a method to display information on the many televisions stationed in the hallways of the buildings around the base.

4. Implication of Procuring another Brand/Manufacturer.

a.) ☐ Unacceptable Delays in Fulfilling the Agency’s Requirements.

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Using a different manufacturer is not acceptable as our current infrastructure is only compatible with the software we are requesting. The NERDS program is the only networked digital signage, which is approved by NMCI, that has been ran and tested over several years. Aside from email, it is the only tool to disseminate information out to Navy workforce in real time, including emergency messages. The lapsing of this support, without the exact software and version will prevent Corona from mission support and complying with the use of media players.

After multiple years of testing, conducting research, and actively being used in the field, it has been concluded that there are no alternative vendors, except AERVA, who can pride the necessary Digital Signage software and maintenance for our required products. These minimum specifications are determined by DOD and NETWARCOM policies enforcing Information Assurance (IA) compliance with Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Common Access Card (CAC) logon.

b.) ☐ Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government That Is Not Expected To Be Recovered Through Competition.

c.) ☒ Other: If required, discuss any other implication of procuring another brand/manufacturer.

5. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data/documentation, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CUSTOMER:

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

APPROVALS

For the reasons stated in Paragraph 4, c., and 3, (a)(f), NSWC Corona, C104 does n have plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWCCO will asse whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

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I certify that the Customer representations above have been verified, and are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name/sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/SPECIALIST:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name/sole source is in the best interest of the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

951-393-4047 7/24/2020

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