NetApp Hardware and Software Brand Name Justification IAW FAR 16. 505(a)(4)(i)
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- JA-25-003
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- NNG15SC86B-70Z07925FISD40006 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Limited / Sole Source Justification Notice for NetApp hardware and software licensing maintenance support, which is critical for sustaining the agency's network security infrastructure. The justification, filed under FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i), is based on the proprietary nature of NetApp products used throughout USCG data centers and hub sites, effectively restricting the procurement to NetApp-specific hardware and software. The maintenance contract, awarded on March 13, 2025, covers a 12-month period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and includes technical support, security patch updates, software release updates, and various support services such as Non Returnable Disk Plus renewals and SupportEdge Premium onsite support. While the specific vendor was not disclosed, the contract will be issued among authorized NetApp resellers on the NASA SEWP V Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). The justification emphasizes the potential mission-critical implications of not maintaining these systems, including possible disruption of essential systems and non-compliance with record retention requirements from NARA and DOD.
Notice text
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires brand name NetApp hardware and software licensing maintenance support to meet and sustain security requirements on the USCG network. Annual maintenance provides the USCG with technical support, security patch updates, and software release updates. This brand name exception to fair opportunity for brand name NetApp Hardware and Software licensing Maintenance Support Services is pursuant to FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i), restricing items peculiar to one manufacturer.
See the attached Brand Name Justification.
This notice fulfills the posting requirements of FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(D).
Awarded contract NNG15SC86B to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-03-13.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Name Justification JA-25-003 (Redacted).pdf |
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