Brand Name J&A for Foundry Brand name hardware

The Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP)intends to award a sole-source 8(a), firm fixed price purchase order for brand name foundry hardware. This notice does not constitute a request for quote, but posts the brand name justification and approval in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6). The brand name J&A is shown below: JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVALFOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION- BRAND NAME 1. Identification of Requesting Agency and Contracting Office: a. Agency Name: Superintendent, Naval Post Graduate School (NPS)Information Technology Center (ITACS)555 Dyer's Rd, Bldg 330 RM 130Monterey CA 93943 b. Contracting Activity: Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP)5450 Carlisle PikeMechanicsburg PA 17055-0788 2. Nature/Description of the action: This brand name justification and approval is for the acquisition of a Network Operation Upgrade. This action will provide the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Network Operations the ability to finalize the CORE and BDF (Building Distribution Frames) upgrade to 10 GIG and IPV6 capable equipment, and Wireless deployment for academic use. 3. Description of supplies/services: As stated above, this procurement is for an information technology solution as opposed to a purchase of a simple commodity. It is the intent of the requestor to purchase Foundry network equipment and configurations in support of the 10 GIG, increased support for data and voice services, and IPv6 network upgrade. These new systems upgrades will replace the existing Foundry network switches that have reached their end-of-life and create a standardized base of network equipment meeting the JITC (Joint Interoperability Test Command) ASVALAN (Assured Services Voice Application Local Area Network) certification and requirements. This action will replace existing equipment necessary to provide the foundation for essential services and research at the NPS. 4. Identification of Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) - Only one source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 5. Demonstration of Contractor's Unique Qualifications: (a) Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(c), an acquisition that uses a brand name description or other purchase description to specify a particular brand name, product, or feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer does not provide for full and open competition regardless of the number of sources solicited. It shall be justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and 6.304. (b) The use of a brand name description in this acquisition is essential to the Government's requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company. The hardware is a commercial item that has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public. After much analysis, NPS Network Operations has determined that standardizing on Foundry NetIron MLX, FastIron SX, FGS/FLS and FES systems and configuration is the only viable way to complete the network upgrade to 10 GIG and IPv6 capable network. The equipment requested will provide additional 10 GIG capability for the CORE and BDFS, and additional copper connections at the CORE to connect the new telephone system. 6. Government wide Point of Entry Notice/potential source: The proposed contract will be synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.101(a) (1) and posted at the Government Wide Point of Entry. 7. Determination of fair and reasonable costs: This acquisition is being conducted as a small business set aside, in accordance with the provisions of FAR Part 13.5, "Test Program for Certain Commercial Items." All applicable procurement regulations will be followed. The Contracting Officer will determine the prices to be fair and reasonable. 8. Description of market survey: In the previous contract with Trofholz Technologies, Inc. (FISC San Diego Contract Ref # N00244-08-C-0980), it was determined that Foundry equipment provided the network services and scalability to NPS's present and future needs. Extensive market research was done during this procurement process and numerous commercial offerings were evaluated. Based on the results, it was determined that Foundry equipment was best value. 9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition: None at this time. 10. Actions to remove barriers to competition: The proposed contract will be synopsizes in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). 11. Statement of Delivery Requirements: a. Delivery Requirements: Delivery shall be within 30 days from the effective date of the purchase order for the hardware being acquired. b. Reference to Approved Acquisition Plan: Not Required. c. Reference to ADP Approvals: Not required. d. Documentation for Spares and Repair Parts Acquisition: Not applicable.