FAR-Part13-5-Sole-Source-JA_AFRICOM_3312_Signed_Redacted.pdf

Control No: T-18-J-028 Program/Equipment: USAFRICOM B3312 IIT Installation

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CISCO SD-X45-2GB-E

Cisco Catalyst 4500 2GB SD Memory Card for Sup7-E (4GB Upgrade)

BRAND

NAME

CISCO C4500E-IP-ES Paper IP to Ent Services License 1

BRAND

NAME

CISCO S45UK9-32-

1502SG

CAT4500e SUP7e Universal Crypto Image 1 BRAND

NAME

CISCO CAB-CON-

C4K-RJ45

Console Cable 6ft with RJ-45-to-RJ-45 1 BRAND

NAME

CISCO EW-CA-50SW

Key for CA-Technology Management SW for Cisco EnergyWise

BRAND

NAME

CISCO WS-

C4507R+E

Catalyst4500E 7 slot chassis for 48Gbps/slot 1 BRAND

NAME

CISCO PWR-C45-

6000ACV

Catalyst 4500 6000W AC dual input Power Supply (Data + PoE)

BRAND

NAME

CISCO CAB-C19-CBN

Cabinet Jumper Power Cord, 250 VAC 16A, C20-C19

Connectors

BRAND

NAME

CISCO SFP-10G-LR 10GBASE-LR SFP Module 2 BRAND

NAME

CISCO SFP-10G-LR= 10GBASE-LR SFP Module 2 BRAND

NAME

CISCO WS-X4748-

RJ45V+E

Catalyst 4500E 48-Port PoE 802.3at 10/100/1000(RJ45) 2 BRAND

NAME

CISCO WS-X45-

SUP7-E

Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor, 848Gbps 2 BRAND

NAME

CISCO SD-X45-2GB-E

Cisco Catalyst 4500 2GB SD Memory Card for Sup7-E (4GB Upgrade)

BRAND

NAME

CISCO WS-X4640-

CSFP-E

Catalyst 4500E 40-Port 1000- Base SFP 1 BRAND

NAME

CISCO C4500E-IP-ES Paper IP to Ent Services

License 1 BRAND

NAME

CISCO S45UK9-32-

1502SG

CAT4500e SUP7e Universal Crypto Image 1 BRAND

NAME

CISCO CAB-CON-

C4K-RJ45

Console Cable 6ft with RJ-45-to-RJ-45 1 BRAND

NAME

CISCO EW-CA-50SW

Key for CA-Technology Management SW for Cisco EnergyWise

BRAND

NAME

CISCO GLC-SX-

MMD=

1000BASE-SX SFP

transceiver module, MMF, 850nm, DOM

BRAND

NAME

CISCO GLC-SX-

MMD=

1000BASE-SX SFP

transceiver module, MMF, 850nm, DOM

BRAND

NAME

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b) Sourcing to alternate manufacturers would cause a redesign of the entire communication system, not only for the instant project but also retro-fitted to multiple building infrastructure, as each part/component was specifically approved for its compatibility. A redesign would take up to three months and lead to additional costs and man-hours. Retro-fitting and replacing the installed systems for AFRICOM real world operations. In addition, each item/component used in the instant procurement must be compatible with the other, so a change in one component specification would lead to change in others causing a ripple effect throughout the design.

c) If non-APL items are procured, then AFRICOM will have various manufacturers and systems throughout its installation, which would cause many extreme issues; such as difficulties with warranties, repairs, interoperability, user interface, future system design, and O&M support as well as failing to satisfy AFRICOM’s end requirement.

d) Government contractors provide O&M support to the existing APL baseline.

DIA and 52nd Sig Battalion rely heavily on the contractor support. As of right now the maintenance contractor doesn’t have within its scope to develop new configurations/maintenance procedures. If the existing baseline is changed the current support contract would have to be modified at additional cost to the Government. The contract modification would take approximately four (4) months. The support contractor would not be able to maintain the new baseline until the existing contract was modified, adding operational risk in the event of equipment failure.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: This is a brand-name only justification and will be procured on a competitive basis. The Contracting Officer shall publish the notices required by FAR 5.201 and any bids or proposals shall be considered.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Market research and continual evaluation of alternative products for interoperability with existing CISCO, V-brick, C2G and SMART products will be conducted. With the exception of existing CISCO, V-brick, C2G and SMART brand names, the installation service contract will be competed full-and-open on the GPE, FedBizOpps, and the awardee will be required to procure the IT equipment through CHESS vendors.

8. Market Research: IAW Army policy, all IT equipment must be purchased through CHESS unless the equipment is not available through the contracted vendors. The Army is required to use CHESS to procure commercial IT equipment, regardless of dollar value, even when the equipment is acquired in support of a service contract. IAW AFARS 5139.101, this requirement can be filled by Army CHESS Hardware Contract ITES-3H. While the requirement is brand name specific, there are 17 vendors under this CHESS Hardware Contract who can compete for these items. As part of this services contract, the vendor will be required to procure the IT equipment from these CHESS vendors. The CHESS vendor contact information will be provided to the vendor. If any of the equipment required is not available on CHESS, the contractor shall get a statement of non-availability (SoNA) from the CHESS program office. Once the SoNA is provided the contractor can procure the items on the open market.

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9. Interested Sources: A Request for Information (RFI) has been posted to CHESS to determine vendor interest in providing the IT equipment required under this installation contract. However, the contact information for all 17 CHESS ITES-3H vendors will be provided to the vendor awarded the installation services contract.

10. Other Facts: A similar purchase was recently approved as Brand Name Only for certain IT equipment items:

Contract/Delivery Order Number: W564KV-18-C-0013 Brief Description: Information Technology and Electronic Security System (ESS) in support of SPAWAR/AFRICOM renovation of AFRICOM’s command headquarters, 4th floor, Building 3307, Kelley Barracks, Germany. The BNJ only covered select IT related items, which were brand name only for network/security reasons.

Contractor: M.C. Dean Business Type: Large Business Life Cycle Contract Value: $866,403.28 (BNJ covered $ for the brand name only IT equipment items) Period of Performance (including all options): 23 Feb 2018 – 22 Jun 2018 Contract Type: FFP Basis of Award: Full and open competition (with Brand Name Justification – Control No:

T-18-J-002) Previous protests/Congressional inquiries: None