System Software Programming for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Computing Services

DISA DITCO PL8311 Complete Procurement Request Number: HC1028-09-P-2019 JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL TO PROCURE USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition of the proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1; Citation: 10 U.S.C. 2304. JUSTIFICATION 1. Agency and Contracting Activity: Requiring Activity: Defense information Systems Agency (DISA) DECC Mechanicsburg (CSD) 5450 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-0975 Contracting Activity: Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) 2300 East Drive, Bldg. 3600 Scott AFB, IL 62225-5406. 2. Nature/Description of Action(s): a. Type of action: Modification to a FFP type order b. Amount: $562,958.40 ( Two month base period of $187,652.80 with (2) two-month option periods of $375,305.60) c. Type of funding: Operation and Maintenance d. Year of funding: FY 2011 This action is for a Firm-Fixed Priced 2-month,with 2 two-month options, extension to provide for the continuation of services currently provided under Valdez contract HC1028-09-P-2019 which expires 31 May 2011. This will be a modification to the current order for the period of from 01 June 11 thru 31 July 2011 with 2 two-month options until the competitive 8a contract is completed. This will ensure no break in service. Current projections are the replacement contract will be awarded in the June 2011 timeframe. 3. Description of Supplies/Services: This requirement is for services in support of the This requirement is for services in support of System Software Programming for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Computing Services. This requirement provides essential services to support DISA's mission and continuity is required to be executed as planned. This is a 2 month modification to an existing order against order HC1028-09-P-2019 until corrective actions have been taken and are resolved in response to the solicitation HC1028-11-R-2011. Not awarding this 2 month (2 month with 2 two-month options) extension would result in a break in service and would be detrimental to the overall accomplishment of the assigned tasks required to meet DISA's mission. Total labor for this effort is approximately $180,652.80 plus $7,000.00 for travel, total life cycle cost is approximately $562,958.40. The Government has a continuing need for these services and it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government to extend the period of performance for the order. 4. Identification of Statutory Authority: Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251, et seq.) and Title 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies. 5. Demonstration of Contractor's Unique Qualifications: a. Valdez International was awarded a requirement for these services on 24 Nov 08. A request for a direct award 8A to Valdez was denied on 26 Oct 10. Due to this denial, it then became necessary to re-compete these services in the 8A arena. Presently, order HC1028-09-P-2019 has exhausted all 6-month extensions, per FAR 52.217-8. This J&A is for a 2 month (with 2 two-month options) extension to HC1028-09-P-2019 until completion of solicitation HC1028-11-R-2011. b. Valdez International is uniquely qualified to provide these services to DISA CSD based upon the following: Valdez International has the core expertise and personnel to execute the required tasks to support CSD's mission. Valdez International has consistently provided the correct talents/skills to accomplish CSD's mission. c. Unique Capabilites. This award will be for a 2 month (2 months plus 2 two-month options) continuation of services until completion of solicitation HC1028-11-R-2011. During this period the Government requires the continued expert level of performance currently being provided by the incumbent. Because the staff provided by Valdez International has been intimately involved in the development and deployment of the current information technology architecture, they are the only vendor who can provide the continuing level of performance over the next 60 days. Not awarding this 2 month extension to order HC1028-09-P-2019 would result in a break in service and would be detrimental to the overall accomplishment of the assigned tasks required to meet DISA's mission d. Procurement History: HC1028-09-P-2019 awarded to Valdez International 24 Nov 08. Task Order life cycle amount is $3,147,216.59. Period of performance is from 01 Dec 08 thru 31 May 11. HC1013-07-P-2078 awarded to Valdez International 22 Nov 06. Task order life cycle amount of $2,379,548.80. Period of performance is from 01 Dec 06 thru 30 Nov 08. 6. FedBizOpps (FBO) Announcement/Potential Sources: This requirement was not synopsized. This is a 2 month extension of the sole source order for service until completion of solicitation HC1028-11-R-2011. 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost: The rates for this 2 month extension of the interim order are the same as the award that the protest was received on, HC1028-09-P-2019, which was based on full and open competition and a price analysis was accomplished. The total estimated value for this Firm Fixed Price (FFP) requirement is $187,652.80, 2-month extension ($375,305.60 for 2 two-month extensions). 8. Description of Market Research: Market research indicates that the contractor's pricing for the option period is currently fair and reasonable. This is a 2 months with 2 two-month options to the interim award to Valdez International until completion of solicitation HC1028-11-R-2011. The staff of Valdez International has been intimately involved in the development and deployment of the current information technology architecture and they are the only vendor who can provide the continuing level of performance over the next 60 days. Valdez International is the only contractor that can perform the work within a reasonable cost and schedule. 9. Any Other Supporting Facts: Not applicable. 10. Listing of Interested Sources: None. 11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition: This is a two month extension of the award until completion of solicitation HC1028-11-R-2011. 12. Statement of Period of Performance and/or Delivery Schedule: Period of performance is for 01 June 11 thru 31 July 11. Estimated total cost is $187,652.80, 2-month extension ($375,305.60 for 2 two-month extensions). 13. Reference to the Approved Acquisition Plan (AP)/Program Plan (PP): Not applicable. TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate. TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE: Signature: //S//Susan Gibson Printed/Typed Name and Title Organization Phone Date Susan Gibson - Program Analyst DISA, CSD 717-605-8360 20 April 11 REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE: Signature: //S// Susan Gibson Printed/Typed Name and Title Organization Phone Date Susan Gibson - Program Analyst DISA, CSD 717-605-8360 20 April 11 CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature: ANNE KELLER Contracting Officer PL8311 618-229-9504 05 May 2011 Printed/Typed Name and Title Organization Phone Date