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Control No: JA-25-Rock Island/EIS-0526

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(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)

Program/Equipment: This requirement is to provide Brand-Name TRICENTIS Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) and Maintenance in support of the Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise.

Authority: 10 United States Code 3204(a)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements: Supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in- (A) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.

Amount:

Prepared by: Danielle Broders 520-693-0126 Contract Specialist; ACC-RI Date: July 7, 2025 Email: Danielle.s.broders.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer: Karen Loss 571-588-8592 Contracting Officer; ACC-RI Date: July 8, 2025 Email: karen.m.loss.civ@army.mil

Controlled by: Army Controlled By: ACC-APG CUI Category: General Procurement and Acquisition Distribution/Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON POC: Danielle Broders, danielle.s.broders.civ@army.mil

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Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)

1. Requiring Activity: Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise

2. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000.

3. Description of Action: The U.S. Army intends to award a sole-source contract to Tricentis Americas, Inc for the procurement of an Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) for Tricentis Automated Testing Solutions (CAGE: 850B5; 3424 Peachtree Road NE STE 1000, Atlanta, GA 30326-1127), including Tosca, qTest, NeoLoad, LiveCompare, Data Integrity, and Vision AI. Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise Information System (EIS) Army ACC-RI will execute this as a firm-fixed price (FFP) Enterpise License Agreement (ELA) for the procurement of test automation and management tools through Tricentis Software in the amount of . ACC-RI projects award in

Army Working Capital Operation funds, Army Operation and Maintenance (OMA), and Army Other Procurement (OPA) funds will be used.

4. Description of Supplies/Services: The Tricentis Automated Testing Solutions ELA will provide the U.S. Army with comprehensive software tools for automated testing, performance monitoring, and data integrity validation across various systems. The solutions include:

Tosca: No-code test automation for functional and regression testing.

qTest: Test management, defect tracking, and reporting.

NeoLoad: Load testing and performance monitoring.

LiveCompare: SAP impact analysis and test optimization.

Data Integrity: Validation of data flow across systems.

Vision AI: Object recognition for air-gapped systems. Air-gapped systems are essential for the Army due to their role in safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring operational security, and supporting mission-critical applications.

The ELA will cover licenses, implementation services, training, and ongoing support for a period of , with an estimated total cost of .

The required test automation and management tools support the development platforms for testing of the requisite Systems Applications and Products (SAP) for any web-based entity as well as associated applications and environments. This automated test suite supports the entire suite of Army enterprise resource management (ERP) platform and others such as the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), and Global Combat Support System- Army (GCSS- Army) who have been using the Tricentis tools since . Test and automation tools are required to test vulnerabilities, system configurations, and system

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load to ensure the ERPs meet all functional requirements. The software is also required to run regression analysis on scan results, analyzing the source code for security vulnerabilities, adding audit data, applying filters, and running required reports.

In addition, the tools are required to maintain compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and meet the minimum requirements for an authorization to operate (ATO) on the Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) network.

As further explained in this section, Tricentis test automation and management tools are required and will be procured under this acquisition. The proposed action includes a

. The estimated total value of this contract is . The details including estimated quantities and estimated costs per license for this effort for the base period are reflected in Table 1.

The above values were developed as part of the results of market research and current price lists in GSA as the basis of estimate. An escalation factor of was applied to the Ordering .

5. Authority Cited: Sole Source – 10 United States Code 3204(a)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements: Supplies may be

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deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in- (A) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.

6. Reason for Authority Cited: The Tricentis Automated Testing Solutions are proprietary and uniquely capable of meeting the Army’s requirements for automated testing, performance monitoring, and data validation.

a. Background: Tricentis is the only completely codeless test automation solution on the market. This allows for a continued ATO on the NIPR network and STIG compliance without the need to update customized code, no matter how fast the technology updates. Key justifications include:

Proprietary Technology:

For example, Vision AI is specifically designed o Object Recognition Without Network Dependency: Vision AI uses advanced algorithms to interact with graphical user interfaces (GUIs) entirely within the isolated environment, ensuring security and compliance without relying on external libraries or network connectivity.

o Adaptability to Visual Changes: Vision AI dynamically adjusts to GUI layout changes, reducing the need for manual script updates, which is vital for systems frequently updated or patched.

o No-Code Automation: Vision AI allows testers to create scripts without coding expertise, making it accessible to Army personnel and reducing reliance on external contractors.

o While other tools, such as , can theoretically be configured to work in , they lack the specialized features and adaptability of Vision AI. is a commercial tool that excels in GUI testing and cross-platform automation but has limitations in scalability, SAP integration, and . is an open-source framework ideal for web application testing but requires

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programming expertise and lacks support for SAP systems or non-web applications. Neither tool offers the advanced AI-driven object recognition and adaptability provided by Vision AI, making them less effective for testing complex workflows in air-gapped systems.

Integration Across Army Systems: Tricentis tools are already deployed across multiple Army programs, including GFEBS, LMP, and GCSS-Army. Continuing and expanding the ELA ensures seamless integration and avoids compatibility issues across PEO Enterpise-wide systems.

Cost Efficiency: A sole-source ELA provides significant cost savings compared to piecemeal procurement. The Army will benefit from volume discounts and centralized support as supported in Table 1. Additionally Table 2 discusses the cost impact of migration costs to competitors such as .

Operational Continuity: Transitioning to alternative solutions would require extensive reconfiguration, retraining, and testing, resulting in operational delays and increased costs. Table 2 below discusses more of the expected cost and delay impacts.

Following an in-depth review of commercial test and automation software to be used to satisfy the Government’s newly evolved requirement, the Government determined that only a suite of tools from Tricentis, will fulfill all the testing and automation requirements needed for the ARMYERPs and maintain out of the box compliance with STIG and NIPR requirements. This is done by being a no-code platform which requires no ongoing updates for STIG and NIPR requirements. This combination of capabilities is peculiar to Tricentis.

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Table 2: Potential Wasted Costs Among Competitors

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7. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The current requirement was competed among contractors authorized to resell the Tricentis suite of test and automation tools via CHESS ITES SW2. RFIs were released on CHESS ITES-SW2 (#495770) and National Aeronautics Space Administration Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (NASA SEWP) V (#311308) and closed on . The CHESS ITES-SW2 RFI received responses from industry which included

The RFI for NASA SEWP V received responses

The USG determined all, but were deemed technically unacceptable and award was made to for . There are authorized resellers currently on

CHESS.

a. Effective Competition: In an effort to find the most cost-effective, advantageous route for the USG to continue and expand the Tricentis effort, this requirement is being sourced direct Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Based on the findings of market research conducted in , including internet searches to competitors websites, previous contract W519TC-24-F-0313, and one-on-ones with industry, only Tricentis possesses the unique capabilities and expertise necessary to fulfill the requirements of this acquisition. Therefore, FAR 5.202(a) – Exception: Only One Responsible Source and No Other Sources – applies, precluding the need for further competitive solicitation at this time. It is clear that procuring directly from Tricentis is the most advantageous approach for the government.

Due to the highly specialized nature of the Tricentis Testing and Maintenance Toosl, effective competition is limited. Tricentis’ tools are critical to meeting the Government’s requirements and is not readily available from other sources. While other companies offer similar products/services, they lack the capabilities (such as Vision AI which provides air-gapped systems) necessary to meet the performance requirements.

b. Subcontracting Competition: The Government will require Tricentis to demonstrate a commitment to maximizing subcontracting opportunities, particularly with small and disadvantaged businesses. The contract will include a clause requiring Tricentis to provide a Subcontracting Plan, outlining efforts to solicit offers from multiple subcontractors for all available work. The Government will review the proposed

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Subcontracting Plan to ensure it demonstrates a good-faith effort to obtain competition in its subcontracting activities and will monitor Tricentis' compliance with the approved plan throughout the contract period.

8. Actions to Increase Competition: LMP, EBS-C, and ACC-RI conducted market research and explored the OEM t automated testing platform as an alternative solution.

The Army will remain vigilant in monitoring the ever-changing world of IT solutions in case an alternative solution leads to expanded competition. The Army is developing a comprehensive and unclassified Technical Data Package (TDP) outlining the detailed technical requirements, integration standards, and performance metrics for this type of automation testing solution. This TDP will serve as the foundation for a future competitive procurement. As the use of test and automation solutions become more prevalent, the Government will continue to seek out and review solutions through market research.

9. Market Research: In accordance with AFARS 5139.101-90(a)(1), the Army’s CHESS program, under PEO Enterprise, is the mandatory source for commercial IT hardware and software purchases. However, IAW FAR 6.302-1(b) this procurement requires items available from only one OEM. Market research included a review of CHESS resellers, vendor capabilities through Request for Information (RFIs), and consultations with subject matter experts. An RFI issued on to Tricentis resulted in a list of products available based on the Army’s needs and the capabilities the Tricentis’ tools offer. Tricentis was identified as the sole provider capable of meeting the Army’s requirements for automated testing and data validation at the required scale. Market Research determined other products did not meet the Army’s requirements. PL LMP, GCSS-Army, and PD GFEBS evaluated several potential test automation platforms:

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Tricentis test automation software has been implemented with Enterprise Business Systems – Convergence (EBS-C) vendor of Accenture Federal Services (AFS) and is leverageable to an enterprise installation to preserve vendor developed test automation or can be a standalone enterprise tool to be adopted by all Army ERPs. GFEBS successfully implemented the Tricentis application during the SAP Enhancement Package 8 (EHP8) upgrade, achieving a cost reduction in testing and validation costs by automating test cases, streamlining SAP integration testing, and minimizing maintenance efforts. GCSS-Army organized the proof of concept of Test Management Tools (Tricentis) & Services applications and recommended to the PEO EIS DIBS working group the applications to be implemented. When implemented, Tricentis applications lowered the GFEBS/SA software development cost, reduced integration and regression testing.

Based upon the results of the working groups, PM DIBS and ACC-RI completed ongoing market research of several potential test automation platforms recommend acquiring the Tricentis brand solution. Under the current contract with Integration Technologies Group, Inc the current period of performance is set to expire . Through additional market research, the USG has determined it is most advantageous to obtain Tricentis licenses through direct OEM.

10. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.

. A full transition to an alternative testing solution would likely introduce delays of , or potentially longer, depending on the intricacies of our systems and the breadth of the required changes.

11.Other Facts: This is a new procurement.

a. Procurement history: Procurement history includes the following awards:

Contract: W52P1J-20-D-0059 / W519TC24F0313 Contractor: Integration Technologies Group Inc Award Date:

Competitive Status: Competed via resellers on CHESS brand-name specific Authority: FAR 16.505(a)(4)