PN 87539 Corning Brand-name J&A.PDF

Program/Equipment: SOTF/Corning

Control Number: SAW-20-0004

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

CORNING PRODUCTS FOR SOTF

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

Subject project in the Security Operations Training Facility (SOTF) includes renovation and upgrades of existing non-secure working area into a secure working area meeting ICD

705 requirements. Approximately 9,000 square foot area is in the construction footprint.

Sole-source and brand name justification to use only specified Corning Edge Systems infrastructure products for telecommunications in support of backbone infrastructure and data center build outs for Security Operations Training Facility (SOTF), Ft Bragg NC.

Specific cable terminations, housing, cassette modules, racking and patching equipment work as a mated system. These products shall support project (Contract # TBD) using existing MILCON appropriations.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION:

The referenced construction project consists of telecom infrastructure systems that could ostensibly be met by more than one product. As further described below, USACE intends to require a specific systems product line, as that manufacturer product has been shown by the user to be a unique product with unique capabilities that meets the user’s stringent requirements for top-quality and secure standardized telecommunications equipment.

Due to the unique operational requirements for high system availability, the voice and data network requires the highest level of performance and reliability capable of supporting emerging and converging IP applications such as Voice over IP and IP video across a multi-classification network architecture. The data network must maintain the smallest footprint of electromagnetic interference and physical spacing. The network must be in accordance with all applicable security policies and TEMPEST guidelines in order to pass accreditation and receive an authority to operate.

The estimated value of the entire contract is $4,500,000. The estimated value of the sole-source portion that requires Corning products is $30,000.

4. AUTHORITY CITED:

The authority for this sole-source acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), IAW FAR 6.302-

1(c), Only One Responsible Source, Brand Name Exception. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

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5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

FAR 6.302-1(c): As further described below, SOTF has unique needs requiring particularly high-quality telecommunications components that work to reduce infrastructure footprint within a zero growth facility. After conducting extensive research on other sources of telecommunications products, SOTF has determined that the Corning systems product line to include optical fiber, terminations and patching, racking and mounting equipment is the only product that can demonstrably meet its backbone communications and data center design needs. The reasons for such determination are described below.

BACKGROUND:

General Specifications:

1. The infrastructure shall utilize a modular solution consisting of factory-terminated trunk assemblies and bulk cable interfaces utilizing 12-fiber MTP® array connectors, MTP® to LC Duplex modules, 12-fiber LC duplex, OS2 jumpers, and/or

MTP adapter panels and harnesses, as specified in the scope of work.

2. Pre-terminated Fiber Optic Systems shall meet all requirements in this specification.

Design Specifications:

1. Primarily installed in data center environments and backbone connection scenarios, Corning Edge, high density MTP® modular solutions provide a connectivity solution that is quick to install, ensures factory quality performance, and offers a migration path to future technologies. A pre-terminated solution with the following components available:

1. High-Density MTP to MTP Trunks

2. High-Density MTP to LC Modules

3. High-Density EDGE Patch cords

4. High-Density EDGE MTP Adapter Panels

5. High-Density EDGE Harness Assemblies

6. High-Density EDGE housings

7. High-Density EDGE Splice Cassettes

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION:

Corning is the only manufacturer in the industry that manufactures optical fiber and racking systems cabling to our required specifications and warranty requirements. Typical industry compliant systems do not meet SOTF current performance standards baseline. The significantly reduced warranty period of other manufacturer’s products would increase long-term sustainment and maintenance costs to the government. SOTF estimates increased network failures as well as increased sustainment costs if the single brand selection is not granted. SOTF Certified RCDD Telecommunications engineers have over fifteen years of experience with Corning Optical Fiber and systems. Due to the unique operational requirements placed on the organizations network infrastructure, the unit requires a homogeneous cabling infrastructure from Corning that reduces the risk to network availability to the lowest levels possible while providing the smallest available

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NAME: Jere West DATE: _________________________

TITLE: Contracting Officer, USACE SIGNATURE: _________________

12. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the foregoing, I approve this Brand Name/Limited

Sources justification subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

NAME: Jere F. West DATE: _________________________

TITLE: Contracting Officer SIGNATURE: _________________

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Corning

Products for SOTF on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1(c) and provided the property and services herein described has otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

NAME: Jere F. West DATE: _________________________

TITLE: Contracting Officer SIGNATURE: ___________________