18-0003_JA_for_Cisco_Network_Switch_.pdf

Control No. 18‐0003

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION (Including Brand Name)

1 CONTRACTING AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District (CENWW-CT), 201 North 3rd, Walla Walla, WA 99362

2 DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: This action is for a firm fixed price brand name procurement of Cisco

IE 3000-Series Managed Industrial Ethernet Network Switches for use as part of the Lower Monumental Drainage and Unwatering Pump Replacement. These brand name components comprise only a portion of the acquisition. Accordingly, this justification is limited to these components only.

3 DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICE: The Lower Monumental acquisition includes industrial

Ethernet network switches for the PLC control systems.

These brand name components comprise only a portion of the acquisition. Accordingly, this justification and approval is limited to these components only. The estimated price of the components is $10,000.

Product Code Description Quantity Cisco IE 3000-series Managed industrial

Ethernet network switch

4 AUTHORITY CITED: FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a single source.

(1)For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).

5 REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

a. BACKGROUND: The drainage pumps remove leakage water to prevent flooding of the powerhouse and other areas of the dams. The unwatering pumps can regulate the level of water in the draft tube to provide a “safety pool” underneath maintenance crews working on the turbines.

Improper operation of the PLC control system could allow flooding of the facility or compromise life safety of maintenance workers.

The USACE center of expertise for Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security (CICP) reviewed the design concept for this project and recommended use of the brand listed above. This brand has been approved for use within USACE given certain security considerations. The Chief of Control Systems at HDC recommended following the product guidance from CICP for network switches. A search of the DISA Approved Product List on 25 April 2016 did not reveal this product or any others with the same purpose. The brand listed above is the only known approved product that meets USACE security requirements for industrial control systems.

a. JUSTIFICATION: Cisco’s IE-3000 series brand of managed industrial Ethernet network switches is the only brand that meets security requirements.

b. IMPACT: Substitution for the specified product would:

i. Increase risk of pumping failure due to cyber attack

ii. Incur significant contract delay for review of new products

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6 EFFORTS TO OBTAIN AND INCREASE COMPETITION: Multiple suppliers of the Cisco brand items are present.

7 FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION: Based on listed pricing, an anticipated cost of $10,000 for the items listed above the cost is fair and reasonable.

8 MARKET RESEARCH: Under the authority cited in FAR 8.405-6, I have determined that the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to maintain functionality requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet or cannot be modified to meet the agency’s needs.

9 CONTRACT SPECIALIST: I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

PREPARED BY: Valerie K. Reller TITLE: Contract Specialist

CAC SIGNATURE: _____________________________________

10 DETERMINATION: I hereby determine the above-stated circumstances of this contract action deem only one source available to meet the Government’s need.

APPROVED BY: Jani C. Long TITLE: Contracting Officer

11 DETERMINATION: In accordance with the requirements of UAI 5101.602-2-90, I have reviewed the J&A and determined it is legally sufficient.

APPROVED BY:

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