A02_-_Maxview_JA_062019_Redacted.pdf

Control No: JA-19-E-372 Contractor: Data Path

Program/Equipment: Maxview Enterprise software

Datapath, Inc. Open Market Large

Blue Tech Inc. NASA SEWP (NNG15SD00B) HUBZone & WOSB

An approved CHESS SONA# 216745686, dated 18April2019, was provided.

Although Blue Tech submitted a SEWP quote. A Sole-Source letter from DataPath, dated 20March2019, states the following:

“DataPath, Inc. is the Sole Source, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), developer of the MaxView Monitor and Control Software Suite.

Please accept this letter as confirmation that the MaxView Monitor and Control Software Suite is only available for purchase sole source through DataPath, Inc. and there are no resellers.”

Based on the research conducted, a stand-alone, Sole Source contract, would be the best approach for obtaining the Maxview Annual Enterprise Maintenance Software Support.

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

5.201 will be published on the federal business opportunities page via a combined synopsis/solicitation. To date, no other sources have written to express interest in the acquisition beyond the vendors listed in paragraph 8.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History:

Vendor Contract Awarded Extent Competed

DATAPATH INC. W56JSR-16-P-0039 08/31/2016 FAR 13.5

Rockwell Collins SAT Com Systems

W15P7T-13-C-E060 05/28/2015 Other than full and open competition.

b. Acquisition Data Availability: he Government only possesses the commercially available technical data customarily provided with this COTS product. The commercial purchase description does not provide enough technical information to allow other vendors to create the functionality of this product.

c. Subcontracting Competition: Although there are no FAR subcontracting provisions that require competition among potential subcontractors for commercial contracts, the Government will seek to maximize subcontracting completion with a focus on subcontract to so small and small disadvantaged businesses.

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.

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.

13. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

This determination will be made using the following: ☐ cost analysis ☒ price analysis

As a part of this basis, certified cost or pricing data:

☒ will not be required and the following exception applies (FAR 15.403):

☒ Prices that will be agreed upon are based on adequate price competition.

☒ A commercial item is being acquired.