JA -Distributed Antenna System C Squared systems - Bartlett Hall 4th Fl_mj Legal_Concur.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

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PROJECT/EQUIPMENT: Bartlett Hall 4th Floor Conversion, Courtyard Wall & Roof Repair, USMA, West Point, NY / Distributed Antenna System, C Squared Systems AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) AMOUNT: $45,000

Prepared By:

NAME/TITLE: Margaret Jedros, Technical Manager

TELEPHONE: 917- 790-8295

DATE:

Contracting Officer

NAME/TITLE: Nicholas Emanuel, Contracting Officer

TELEPHONE: 917-790-8069

Requirements

NAME/TITLE: Michael Ruppert, Project Manager

TELEPHONE: 845-322-0240

SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED BELOW

I have reviewed this J&A and find the justification adequate to support other than full and open competition.

District Small Business Specialist

NAME: Zachery Bernard

TELEPHONE: 917-533-4785

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Project Manager

NAME: Michael Ruppert, Project Manager

TELEPHONE: 845-322-240

Office of Counsel

NAME: Barbara Hebel

TELEPHONE: 347-843-2058

DCC/CCC Contracting Chief

NAME: Francis Cashman

TELEPHONE: 917-790-8173

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FOR:

Distributed Antenna System, C Squared Systems

Bartlett Hall 4th Floor Conversion, Courtyard Wall & Roof Repair, USMA, West Point, NY Solicitation No. W912DS25RA0007

16 May 2025

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District (NAN), Contracting (CT), 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

This Justification and Approval (J&A) supports the use of brand name components in an upcoming construction project. The government will not purchase the components directly, but rather will require that offerors include the Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) from C Squared Systems as part of proposals submitted in response to a design-bid-build solicitation that will lead to the award of a new firm-fixed-price (FFP) construction contract. United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is responsible for the acquisition and administration of a construction contract for the Bartlett Hall 4th Floor Conversion, Courtyard Wall & Roof Repair, Solicitation No. W912DS25RA0007. Funding for this acquisition will be FY25 Facilities Operations and Maintenance (OMA) appropriations. The FFP construction contract will be solicited and awarded as a best value trade-off procurement in accordance with FAR Part 15.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

The need for Distributive Antenna Systems (DAS) determined to be a priority within the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army and Department of Defense. The lack of coverage and connection to a DoD network poses a threat to individual and enterprise level efficiency. C Squared Systems is integral in providing compliant DoD approved DAS systems to the United States Military Academy (USMA). The system described above will need to integrate with current infrastructure at West Point with no vulnerabilities, which otherwise could lead to a breach in information or systems. C Squared Systems DAS system will ensure strict compliance to various governmental agencies policies and standards (as defined in section 5B).

The estimated total cost for the construction portion of this project is $15,037,468 base and $1,207,440 in options for a total of $16,244,908. The estimated cost of the requested brand-name requirement for the Distributed Antenna System, C Squared systems in the Bartlett Hall 4th Floor Conversion, Courtyard Wall & Roof Repair project is estimated at $45,000. The period of performance of the entire project is 600 calendar days.

4. AUTHORITY CITED:

10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c), Application for Brand Name Descriptions. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), the Contracting Officer will specify that all offerors be required to procure an item particular to one supplier (brand-name item).

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

A. Background:

To maintain the highest telecommunication and distributive network standard at the United States Military Academy, C Squared Systems is to provide distributive antenna systems to the United States Military Academy (USMA). In order to provide secure and reliable Information Technology (IT) systems C squared is pivotal to mission success at the United States Military Academy (USMA) as well as applies to the Bartlett Hall Building. The system is already widely used at other government sites and the United States Military Academy Command. The system integrates with the mission at West Point, and with the current network architecture. Failure to comply with network requirements could result in a breach within the closed network of the Department of Defense, particularly within the United States Military Academy.

B. Justification:

United States Military Academy, West Point command and other authorized personnel always require access to distributed antenna systems specifically provided by C squared systems.

Additionally, the need to comply with current Army regulations and standards further bolster the need to retain C Squared Systems to provide distributive antenna systems (DAS). C Squared Systems complies with Department of Defense (DoD), Network Enterprise Center (NEC), Information Systems Engineering Command (ISEC) standards for maximum readiness within the network systems at United States Military Academy, USMA. Bartlett Hall Building, will need these systems to meet the mission requirements outlined by Department of Defense (DoD) and Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).

C. Alternatives:

There are no viable alternatives that meet the complex information security and management requirements.

D. Impact:

If this J&A is not approved and a different item is provided, rather than the subject item, this would fail to meet governmental information technology standards and policies. If this J&A is not approved, the overall mission to provide effective and reliable distributive antenna systems specifically designed for the Department of Defense and United States Military Academy will be negatively impacted. Failure to install a C Squared Systems DAS hinders the effectiveness for Cadets/Facility/Educators at West Point, NY to carry out the tasks and mission(s) assigned.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION:

The brand name product has been published as required by FAR 5.201, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to determine sources for this system was synopsized on 25 February 2025. No responses were received for the Notice of Intent. The brand name justification and approval will be posted with the solicitation. As stated in paragraph 5 above, Distributive Antenna Systems provided by C Squared Systems are the only brand available to ensure compatibility with the United States Military Academy command existing Information Technology infrastructure and are compliant with DoD information technology policies and directives.

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION:

This J&A supports a discrete requirement that will end when the project is complete. Therefore, there are no planned actions to increase competition for the requirement covered by this J&A.

8. MARKET RESEARCH:

A Notice of Intent (NOI) to determine sources for this system was synopsized on 25 February 2025. The NOI was published for the required 15 days in SAM.gov.

9. INTERESTED SOURCES:

There were no responses to the NOI posting. The solicitation will be synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.201 and responses will be evaluated per FAR Part 15.

10. OTHER FACTS:

All pertinent facts are included above.

11. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION:

“I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification and approval are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.”

Name: Margaret Jedros Date:

Title: Technical Manager

12. REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

“I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification and approval are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.”

Name: Michael Ruppert Date:

Title: Project Manager

13. FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION:

“I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based on the Independent Government Cost Estimate, the items being procured, and historical data.”

Name: Nicholas Emanuel Date:

Title: Contracting Officer

14. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

“I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

Name: Nicholas Emanuel Date:

Title: Contracting Officer

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the brand name requirement for C Squared Systems, Distributed Antenna System estimated at $45,000.00 in support of the Bartlett Hall 4th Floor Conversion, Courtyard Wall and Roof Repair project at West Point, NY as authorized by 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, and as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c), Application for Brand Name Descriptions, subject to availability of funds and provided that the product herein described has otherwise been authorized for this acquisition.

Date: Signature:

Nicholas Emanuel

Contracting Officer