Sole_Source_Justification_MFR_redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

142d FIGHTER WING (ACC)

PORTLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE OREGON

16 August 2018

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

FROM 142D MSG/MSC

SUBJECT: Sole Source Brand Name Justification-Document Control Automated Imaging System (DCAIS) Software Upgrade

The 142 FW/LRS Squadron has a requirement to upgrade the current DCAIS software from Version 8 to Version 12, IAW AFI 33-210 on desktop systems connected to AF Network and AF SIPRNet and placed on the AF Evaluated Products List (AF EPL). The software application is developed and controlled by Norcom Inc., The new software version will enable the Standard Base Supply System (SBSS) to scan, track, and maintain electronic documents. Current versions of the DCAIS may contain vulnerabilities and it is recommended for administrators to update the software based on the validation of test data reviewed, tested, and certified by AFNIC/NTS.

It is the Government’s intent to sole source this requirement to Norcom Inc, 21638 NE 20th Way, Sammamish, WA 98074 IAW the authority in FAR 13.106(b)(1), Soliciting from a Single Source and FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. Norcom has proprietary rights to the software and future updates to the existing system. The vendor is the manufacturer and direct seller to the Government.

Price reasonableness was determined through published pricing list as well as research for similar purchases for software upgrades through Norcom in the Electronic Document Access (EDA). Purchase orders W912JA-16-P-0130, W91SMC-16-P-0158, FA5685-17-P-0126, W91242-17-P-0023, and W912KN-17-P-0158 were used to make this fair and reasonable determination.

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