A03-_Promina _SSJ _PLAD_17652--SIGNED_Redacted.pdf

Control No: JA-E-16-742

Contractor: NexTech Solutions, LLC

Program/Equipment: Project Manager (PM) Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T)/

Software Maintenance Support Renewal for Promina NX 1000 Firmware

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR SUBPART 13.5 SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL

ITEMS – SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Program/Equipment: Project Manager (PM) Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-

T)/ Software Maintenance Support Renewal for Promina NX 1000 Firmware

Authority: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901(a)(2); as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.501(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(c)(1)

Amount:

Prepared by: DSN:

Specialist/ Action Officer Date: 15 Aug 16 Centralized Acquisition & License Management (CALM) Team Email:

Contracting Officer: DSN:

Procuring Contracting Officer Date: 12 Sep 16

Technical:

Requirements Procurement Officer

DSN:

Date:

Email:

Requirements:

Chief, Service Contracts Email:

DSN:

Date: 19 Aug 16

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support sole source.

Program Manager:

Typed Name Chief, WIN-T Branch DSN:

Signature: Date: 8/18/16

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Program/Equipment: Project Manager (PM) Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T)/

Software Maintenance Support Renewal for Promina NX 1000 Firmware provide a bridge that connects the analog communication equipment to the digital format needed for encrypted and secure communication. The bridge that is created allows the interoperability of equipment and communication without compromising the integrity or security of the message.

This ability also allows the interoperability of the Tactical Hub, Secure Shelter Switch, and the Joint Network Node within the WIN T Inc 1 system. Without this interoperability, the WIN-T Inc 1 network could not function and all SIPR, NIPR, and data tactical communication would cease. Promina NX 1000 software support is needed for the continuation of support for fielded systems which already contain the

Promina NX 1000 multiplexer equipment. Since the firmware is already incorporated in the software baseline, replacement of the product would incur substantial delays from extensive research and functional testing to identifying potential products and development efforts to re-engineer existing software components. This effort would be followed by production and certification testing efforts all of which would result in significant cost increases for the program. The impact of not receiving this release would result in a drastic schedule slip to fielding to the remaining equipment. This schedule slip would again cause significant cost over-runs for the program.

For Actions without Options*:

Base Period

12 September 2016 to 11 September 2017 Total Value:

4. Authority Cited: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C.

1901(a)(2); as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.501(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(c)(1).

X Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and brand name descriptions.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: This acquisition requires the purchase of the brand name Software Maintenance Support Renewal for Promina NX 1000 Firmware developed by Sonus Federal Incorporated, 21660 Ridgetop Circle, Dulles, Virginia

20166 that is used in multiple aforementioned systems. However, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) provided statement that their support renewals are to be procured via NexTech Solutions, LLC, 4265 Eagle Landing Parkway, Orange Park, Florida 32065.

This multiplexer and software is widely used by the DoD and has proven to be effective during numerous Government witnessed validations and verifications. Furthermore, the

Promina NX 1000 is the only high-speed multiplexer approved to function in the WIN-T

Inc 1 environment.

Program/Equipment: Project Manager (PM) Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T)/

Software Maintenance Support Renewal for Promina NX 1000 Firmware

The additional cost to re-engineer the baseline and the resulting schedule delays preclude consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

The analysis team would have to provide the findings to the engineers to figure out how to remove existing hardware and firmware

Details:

1. The cost to develop a comparable system is (see below):

(M = Millions)

Engineering

Configuration Management

Engineering Verification & Validation

Information Assurance

Integration

Independent Verification & Validation

IAVA

DAMI GE Certification

Fielding and Support

Total:

The continuation of firmware maintenance and support for the Promina NX 1000 license in the aforementioned systems is essential in meeting the critical network flexibility and encryption requirements for the US Army.

Program/Equipment: Project Manager (PM) Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T)/

Software Maintenance Support Renewal for Promina NX 1000 Firmware

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The Software Engineering Center Centralized Acquisition and License Management (CALM) Team conducted market research - details of which are outlined in paragraph 8.

a. Effective Competition: Because this is a sole source action, effective competition is not applicable.

b. Subcontracting Competition: The OEM has stated that they are the sole distributor for this software license renewal.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Market research will continue to be conducted to determine if changes occur in the market place that would enable greater competition to future actions. If any information is received from the Requests for

Information (RFI) and Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Promina NX1000, it will be forwarded to the Contracting Officer for review

8. Market Research: Market research was performed by the SEC-CALM Team in April and August 2016. The research that was conducted was accomplished by reviewing information on the Internet from various software sources, reviewing in-house information, contacting the OEM, and searching various Government contract vehicles including the General Services Administration (GSA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement-V (SEWP V) and the Army’s Computer Hardware and Enterprise software and Solutions (CHESS) websites. NASA SEWP, GSA and CHESS did not yield any pricing. SEC Calm obtained a Statement of No-Availability (SoNA), Number 216703409, dated 19 November 2015. The OEM provided a sole source letter dated 17 August 2016.

They also specified that for renewals they have an authorized reseller named NexTech Solutions, LLC that they will be working through. Below is the responses received from RFQ.

Vendor Contract Cage Code Business Category

NexTech Solutions, LLC Open Market 6XKD0 Small Business

Subsequent communications with the software developer/owner, Sonus Federal Incorporated, showed that the Promina software is proprietary to them, and that licenses and support services are only available through them and/or their authorized reseller NexTech Solutions, LLC, outside of Sonus Federal, Incorporated. Software support is provided in the form of software updates/patches ‘pushed’ via electronic download to end-user systems and email, telephonic, and online IT support. The software support is provided entirely by Promina employees and does not involve travel to end-user locations.

9. Interested Sources: The Government Point of Entry (GPE) notice required by FAR

5.201 will not be published in accordance with 5.202 (10).

Program/Equipment: Project Manager (PM) Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T)/

Software Maintenance Support Renewal for Promina NX 1000 Firmware

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History

Vendor Contract Period of

Performance Extent Competed

Sonus Federal Incorporated

W56JSR-15-C-0012 12 Sept 2015 - 11 Sept 2016

10 U.S.C. 2304 (1) and FAR 6.302-1

Sonus Federal Incorporated

W56JSR-14-C-0028 16 Sept 2014 - 15 Sept 2015

10 U.S.C. 2304 (1) and FAR 13.501

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name Date: 18 August 2016 Title: Requirements Planning Officer (RPO) Signature:

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Date: 19 August 2016 Title: Chief, Service Contracts Signature:

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable, based on the availability of commercial pricing information and price analysis.

This determination will be made using the following:

PRICE ANALYSIS IGCE

As a part of this basis, certified cost or pricing data is not required because the item and/or services being acquired are considered commercial.

X X

Program/Equipment: Project Manager (PM) Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T)/

Software Maintenance Support Renewal for Promina NX 1000 Firmware

Typed Name:

Title: Contracting Officer :

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

15 Sep 2016 Typed Name:

Title: Contracting Officer :

*Contracting Officer signature at paragraph 14 (Contracting Officer Certification) constitutes approval. Approval page not required.