Veritas Brand Name Justification IAW FAR 16. 505(a)(4)(i)
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- JA-25-005
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- NNG15SC92B-70Z07925FISD40008 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Thundercat Technology, LLC
- 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 United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Limited / Sole Source Justification Notice for Veritas NetBackup hardware and software maintenance support, seeking to renew critical network infrastructure software licenses and support for a 12-month period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. The procurement covers multiple NetBackup appliance models, including IT analytics protection, platform base licenses, and extended appliance support, with the justification based on the proprietary nature of Veritas NetBackup software that provides comprehensive backup and recovery features unique to the manufacturer. The USCG argues that no alternative brand can provide the same proprietary updates and maintenance support, thereby qualifying this procurement as a sole-source acquisition through authorized resellers on the NASA SEWP contract vehicle. While the exact award value remains redacted, the contract was awarded on March 31, 2025, to an unspecified vendor, utilizing FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i) which allows exceptions for items peculiar to one manufacturer. The procurement will enable the USCG to continue utilizing management tools that provide visibility into their data environments, particularly on the Kearneysville data floor, while ensuring continued access to software upgrades, security patches, and technical support.
Notice text
The USCG C5ISC requires Veritas NetBackup hardware and software maintenance support which will allow the USCG to continue to utilize the management tools that provides comprehensive visibility into environments that are highly utilized on the Kearneysville data floor. This continued maintenance will also provide access to software upgrades, updates, security patches, and technical support. This brand name exception to fair opportunity for brand name Veritas software hardware and software maintenance support is pursuant to FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i), restricting 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 NNG15SC92B to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-03-31.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Name Justification JA-25-005 (Redacted).pdf |
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