Cohesity Software Procurement - Brand Name Justification

The contract entails the procurement of Cohesity secure data backup and restore solutions through NASA’s Scientific and Engineering Workstation Procurement (SEWP) governmentwide acquisition contract. This purchase is justified on the basis of brand name specification to meet specific technical or performance requirements that only the Cohesity solution provides. The solicitation, identified by number REQ-CIO-20-000112, was posted on June 29, 2020, and is managed by the Agency for International Development’s Office, located in Washington, DC. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541519, which pertains to other computer-related services, and is intended to support secure data management and disaster recovery capabilities. The place of performance is in Washington, DC, and the designated point of contact for inquiries is Hillary A. Marshall, reachable via email or phone. The contract leverages the SEWP GWAC, facilitating government-wide access to advanced technology solutions under streamlined acquisition processes.