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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 10, 2010 FBO #3089
SOLICITATION NOTICE

70 -- Cisco Networking equipment - VACO TBD

Notice Date

5/8/2010
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

NAICS

541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Center for Acquisition Innovation-Austin;1701 Directors Blvd;Suite 600;Austin TX 78744
 

ZIP Code

78744
 

Solicitation Number

VA798A10RQ0216
 

Archive Date

5/23/2010
 

Point of Contact

Christie Honeycutt
 

E-Mail Address

ct
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A) JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as the Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition of the proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1). In accordance with FAR Part 11.105, Far 6.302-1(c), and VAAR 811.105 (items peculiar to one manufacturer), this memo serves as the justification for soliciting brand name hardware, maintenance, and support services. 1.Agency and Contracting Activity: Requesting Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) 810 Vermont Ave. NW Washington, DC 20420 Contracting Activity: Center for Acquisition Innovation (CAI-Austin) 1701 Directors Blvd, Suite 600 Austin, TX 78744 2.Nature and/or description of the action: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a firm-fixed price (FFP) task order against the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) IV Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. This requirement is for brand name specific hardware and maintenance products manufactured by Cisco Systems, Incorporated and services from Cisco or any authorized dealer or re-seller of Cisco Systems hardware and SMARTnet suite of technical maintenance support. The period of performance for maintenance services is one (1) year. 3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs (including the estimated value): The proposed acquisition is for Cisco Systems, Inc. hardware (Cisco 6500 switch, 3900 router, and associated hardware) and Cisco Systems, Inc. SMARTnet technical maintenance services. The VACO campus network is being extended to a new site located at 2011 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 in order support an additional 45 to 65 VA employees and conference rooms. The Cisco 6500 switch and 3900 router allows the 2011 Crystal Drive location fiber uplinks and allows Digital Signal 3 (DS3) connection to be installed in a timely fashion while facilitating the main task of designing, installing and monitoring major network computer room. In addition, installation using the Cisco switch enables the Information Technology Support Division (ITSS) to maintain the network security posture and connectivity without disruption of services. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN)Cisco Part NumberItem/DescriptionQuantity (NOTE: The unit of issue for all quantities is EACH) HARDWARE 0001AIR-CB21AG-A-K9802.11a/b/g Cardbus Adapter; FCC Cnfg, Hardware50 0002AIR-LAP1131AG-A-K9802.11ag LWAPP AP Integrated Antennas FCC Cnfg, Hardware10 0003AIR-NO-PWR-SUPPLYPower Supply Not Shipped, hardware10 0004AIRLAP-FIPSKITFIPS Kit for LWAPP APs, Hardware10 0005S113RK9W-12311JXCisco 1130 Series IOS WIRELESS LAN LWAPP RECOVERY10 0006AIR-SC5.0-XP2KSW Client 5.x wired and wireless devices200 0007AIR-SC5.0-XP2K-L1Specified seat count up to 250200 0008AIR-SSCFIPS-DRV3eti driver for Cisco Secure Services Client (SSC) FIPS200 0009AIR-SSCFIPS-DRV-L1Specified seat count up to 250200 0010AIR-WLC4402-50-K94400 Series WLAN Controller for up to 50 Lightweight APs1 0011SWLC4400K9-52-ERWLAN Controller Emergency SW for 4400 - ED1 0012AIR-PWR-CORD-NAAIR Line Cord North America1 0013GLC-T=1000BASE-T SFP2 0014SWLC4400K9-52WLAN Controller SW for 4400 - ED1 0015AIRWLC4400FIPSKIT=FIPS Kit WLC 4400 Spare1 0016ASR1006-10G-HA/K9ASR1006 HA Bundle w/ 2xESP-10G,2xRP1, SIP10,AESK91 0017ASR1000-ESP10Cisco ASR1000 Embedded Services Processor, 10G,Crypto2 0018ASR1000-SPASPA for ASR1000; No Physical Part; For Tracking Only6 0019M-ASR1K-HDD-40GBCisco ASR1000 RP1 40GB HDD2 0020SASR1R1-AESK9-24SRCisco ASR 1000 Series RP1 ADVANCED ENTERPRISE SERVICES1 0021ASR1000-RP1-BUNCisco ASR1000 Route Processor 1, 2GB DRAM,Bundle Component2 0022ASR1000-SIP10Cisco ASR1000 SPA Interface Processor 101 0023ASR1000-SIP10-BUNCisco ASR1000 SPA Interface Processor 10, Bundle Component1 0024ASR1006-PWR-ACCisco ASR1006 AC Power Supply2 0025CAB-9K20A-NAPower Cord, 125VAC 20A NEMA 5-20 Plug, North America/Japan2 0026FLASR1-IPSEC-RTUEncryption Right-To-Use Feature Lic for ASR1000 Series1 0027M-ASR1K-RP1-4GBCisco ASR1000 RP1 4GB DRAM2 0028SFP-GE-L1000BASE-LX/LH SFP (DOM)4 0029SFP-GE-S1000BASE-SX SFP (DOM)4 0030SFP-GE-T1000BASE-T SFP (NEBS 3 ESD)4 0031SPA-10X1GE-V2Cisco 10-Port Gigabit Ethernet Shared Port Adapter2 0032SPA-4XT3/E34-port Clear Channel T3/E3 Shared Port Adapter2 0033SPA-8XCHT1/E18-port Channelized T1/E1 to DS0 Shared Port Adapter2 0034C3945-VSEC/K9Cisco 3945 Voice Sec. Bundle, PVDM3-64, UC and SEC License P1 00353900-FANASSYCisco 3925/3945 Fan Assembly (Bezel included)1 0036C3900-SPE150/K9Cisco Services Performance Engine 150 for Cisco 3945 ISR1 0037ISR-CCP-EXPCisco Config Pro Express on Router Flash1 0038PVDM3-6464-channel high-density voice and video DSP module1 0039PWR-3900-ACCisco 3925/3945 AC Power Supply1 0040SL-39-IPB-K9IP Base License for Cisco 3925/39451 0041SL-39-SEC-K9Security License for Cisco 3925/39451 0042SL-39-UC-K9Unified Communication License for Cisco 3925/39451 0043CAB-ACAC Power Cord (North America), C13, NEMA 5-15P, 2.1m2 0044FL-CME-SRST-100Cisco Communication Manager or SRST- 100 seat license1 0045FL-SRSTCisco Survivable Remote Site Telephony License1 0046MEM-3900-1GU2GB1GB to 2GB DRAM Upgrade (1GB+1GB) for Cisco 3925/3945 ISR1 0047MEM-CF-256U4GB256MB to 4GB Compact Flash Upgrade for Cisco 1900,2900,39001 0048NM-1T3/E3One port T3/E3 network module1 0049PWR-3900-AC/2Cisco 3925/3945 AC Power Supply (Secondary PS)1 0050S39UK9-15001MCisco 3925-3945 IOS UNIVERSAL1 0051SM-NM-ADPTRNetwork Module Adapter for SM Slot on Cisco 2900, 3900 ISR1 0052VWIC2-2MFT-T1/E12-Port 2nd Gen Multiflex Trunk Voice/WAN Int. Card - T1/E11 0053WS-C4506-ECat4500 E-Series 6-Slot Chassis, fan, no ps2 0054CVR-X2-SFPCisco TwinGig Converter Module4 0055CAB-AC-2800W-TWLKU.S. Power Cord, Twist Lock, NEMA 6-20 Plug8 0056GLC-SX-MMGE SFP, LC connector SX transceiver4 0057MEM-C4K-FLD128MCatalyst 4900M Compact Flash, 128MB Option2 0058PWR-C45-6000ACVCatalyst 4500 6000W AC dual input Power Supply (Data + PoE)2 0059PWR-C45-6000ACV/2Catalyst 4500 6000W AC dual input Power Supply (Data + PoE)2 0060S45EIPBK9-12253SGCisco CAT4500E IOS IP BASE SSH2 0061WS-X45-SUP6L-ECatalyst 4500 E-Series Sup 6-E Lite, 2x10GE(X2) w/ Twin Gig2 0062WS-X4648-RJ45V-ECatalyst 4500 E-Series 48-Port PoE 802.3af 10/100/1000(RJ45)10 0063WS-C6509-ECatalyst 6500 Enhanced 9-slot chassis,15RU,no PS,no Fan Tray1 0064BF-S720-64MB-RPBootflash for SUP720-64MB-RP2 0065MEM-C6K-CPTFL512MCatalyst 6500 Sup720/Sup32 Compact Flash Mem 512MB2 0066MEM-MSFC2-512MBCatalyst 6500 512MB DRAM on the MSFC2 or SUP720 MSFC32 0067MEM-S2-512MBCatalyst 6500 512MB DRAM on the Supervisor (SUP2 or SUP720)2 0068CAB-AC-C6K-TWLKPower Cord, 250Vac 16A, twist lock NEMA L6-20 plug, US4 0069CF-ADAPTER-SPSP adapter for SUP720 and SUP720-10G2 0070GLC-SX-MMGE SFP, LC connector SX transceiver4 0071MEM-C6K-CPTFL1GBCatalyst 6500 Compact Flash Memory 1GB2 0072S733AIK9M-12233SXHCisco CAT6000-SUP720 IOS ADVANCED IP SERVICES SSH (MODULAR)1 0073WS-C6509-E-FANCatalyst 6509-E Chassis Fan Tray1 0074WS-CAC-6000WCat6500 6000W AC Power Supply2 0075WS-SUP720-3BCatalyst 6500/Cisco 7600 Supervisor 720 Fabric MSFC3 PFC3B2 0076WS-X6148A-GE-45AFCat6500 48-Port PoE 802.3af & ePoE 10/100/1000 w/Jumbo Frame4 SERVICES 0077CON-SAS-AIR5XL1SW APP SUPP Specified seat count up to 250200 0078CON-SAS-AIRSC50XSW APP SUPP SW Client 5.x wired and wireless devices200 0079CON-SNT-AIRCB21ASMARTNET 8X5XNBD 802.11a/b/g Cardbus, Services50 0080CON-SNT-LAP1131ASMARTNET 8X5XNBD 802.11ag LWAPP AP Intg Ant FCC Cfg, Services10 0081CON-SAS-SCFDL1SW APP SUPP Specified seat count up to 250200 0082CON-SAS-SSCFIPSSW APP SUPP 3eti driver for Secure Services Client200 0083SP-PRODUCTS-TERMSBuyer Acceptance of SolutionsPlus Terms and Conditions200 0084CON-SNTE-WC440250SMARTNET 8X5X4 4400 Series WLAN Con1 0085CON-SNTP-10X1GEV2SMARTNET 24X7X4 10-Pt Gigabit Enet Shared Pt Adptr2 0086CON-SNTP-4XT3E3SMARTNET 24X7X4 4-port T3/E3 Serial Shared Port Adapter2 0087CON-SNTP-610GHAK9SMARTNET 24X7X4 ASR1006 HA Bundle w/2xESP-10G,2xRP11 0088CON-SNTP-8XCHT1E1SMARTNET 24X7X4 8Prt Channel T1/E12 0089CON-SNTP-ASRESP10SMARTNET 24X7X4 Cisco ASR1000 Embedded Services Processo2 0090CON-SNTP-ASRRP1BSMARTNET 24X7X4 Cisco ASR1000 Route Processor 12 0091CON-SNTP-ASRSIP10SMARTNET 24X7X4 Cisco ASR1000 SPA Interface Processor 101 0092CON-SNTP-ASRSIPBSMARTNET 24X7X4 Cisco ASR1000 SPA Interface Processor1 0093CON-SNTP-R1AE24SSMARTNET 24X7X4 Cisco ASR 1000 Series1 0094CON-SNTE-3945VSECSMARTNET 8X5X4 Cisco 3945 Voice Sec. Bundle, UC and SEC1 0095CON-SNT-C4506ESMARTNET 8X5XNBD Cat4500 E-Series 6-Slot Chassis, fan, no2 0096CON-SNTP-WS-C650924x7x4 Service,Catalyst 65091 4.An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (c) "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements - Brand Name." 5.A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited. VACO OI&T requires hardware and services that are compatible with other current network components, current trained staff, the current national Cisco SMARTnet maintenance contract, and current reporting capabilities. Cisco is the only brand name that meets the Government's total requirements. In addition, VACO OI&T have made substantial investments in the existing networking infrastructure which consists primarily of Cisco systems network equipment. Cisco brands are required to prevent technology problems caused by using multiple brands in a single brand network. Current network components: The current national VA routing protocol used to connect site devices to the VA Wide Area Network (WAN) is Cisco's proprietary protocol Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP). EIGRP uses an Autonomous System (AS) number and only routers using the same AS number can exchange routing information using that protocol. Therefore, to ensure continuity and compatibility, VA must use Cisco routers. In addition, Cisco based systems are deployed throughout VACO and maintaining network availability is a critical service. Current trained staff: As VA works to streamline support for network configurations and better leverage staff, there is an added advantage to managing the number of different configurations and variation in vendor equipment to a common set of equipment. Existing VA staff has experience troubleshooting the configuration and set up of Cisco routers and associated Cisco data network equipment, evaluating and assisting in the design of Cisco router networks and associated data network equipment, and performing problem resolution activities to maintain the integrity of the Cisco router data network. Additionally, using other than the Cisco brand provides no demonstrable value as it will require additional training and resources to bring staff to present levels of operational proficiency. This causes unacceptable delays in sustaining the Agency's critical mission network operations, and duplicates training and operational costs already expended in arriving at the current level of network operational stability. Current national Cisco SMARTnet maintenance contract: The required SMARTnet technical maintenance support is the only option of servicing these proprietary systems. VA has a national VA Wide contract with Sword & Shield for the Cisco SMARTnet suite of technical maintenance support service that provides the VA owned Cisco equipment maintenance support after the initial 12 months warranty. Therefore, re-procurement of hardware other than Cisco, would duplicate the cost of yearly maintenance and increases the overall total ownership/lifecycle costs. Continuing use of the Cisco brand will mitigate the risk of unacceptable disruption or failure and ensure the reliability of the Agency's mission critical network operations. 6.A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies. Efforts will be made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. The proposed contract action is a task order placed under Subpart 16.5. All SEWP IV orders are placed under existing IDIQ contracts, and thus are not required to be synopsized pursuant to FAR 16.505(a)(1). The SEWP IV GWAC is composed of four SEWP groupings (A, B, C, and D) and each will be afforded the opportunity to provide an offer. Therefore, in accordance with (IAW) FAR 16.505 (b)(1), each contractor shall be given a fair opportunity to be considered for each order exceeding $3,000 issued under multiple delivery-order contracts. The contract specialist shall utilize the SEWP IV RFQ and search tools, which automatically provide Fair Opportunity when selecting contract holders. Additionally, IAW FAR 6.305, this Justification will be made available for public inspection and will be posted to http://www.fbo.gov within 14 days of contract award. 7.A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. The anticipated proposed prices are based on previously negotiated prices under the current SEWP contract. The products on the SEWP contract have been competed on their schedules and the price competition ensures that the pricing of delivery orders are considered fair and reasonable. The pricing on the SEWP IV contract were determined to be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b). The VA will evaluate the quotes based upon Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). It is anticipated that two or more Offerors will be received, and therefore a fair and reasonable price determination will be made, in accordance with FAR 15.101-2, by evaluating competitive quotes that propose the lowest evaluated price meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Price competition is also expected from authorized resellers. Technical acceptability will be determined by vendors who offer the brand name. 8.A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted. Market research was performed to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations and to ensure the Government receives the best value for this procurement. This research indicated that the requirement is available via the SEWP IV Government-Wide Acquisition Contract. Therefore, the requirement shall be solicited under SEWP IV pursuant to the memorandum issued by Robert T. Howard, Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, on June 1, 2007. The memorandum instructs VA offices to use the SEWP IVV contract for all IT acquisitions as of June 15, 2007. These items are available on SEWP. By utilizing the RFQ Tool available at http://www.sewp.nasa.gov it has been shown that many vendors are able to compete for this requirement. 9.Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as: None. 10.A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition. None. 11.A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required. The Agency will continually assess the best technology solutions. Future requirements will be evaluated to determine and provide for the Government's best interest. Procurement of unlimited data rights, training, or procuring knowledge within the Government to supply the required services. This alternative is not currently available since Cisco owns all rights to the software currently. VA will continue to monitor the usefulness of Cisco Systems and the agency's satisfaction with the vendor's performance of support services. Should the current product and/or the maintenance and support services fail to meet the government's requirements, competition will be sought in future acquisitions of this product. 12.Certification requirement: (Technical/requirements personnel must certify). I certify the supporting data, including the statement of the Government's minimum needs and other rationale for other than full and open competition is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I certify that this information associated with my request to pursue a contract on a brand name is accurate and complete. ___________________________________________ _____________________ David A. Ponder Technical/Requirements Representative Date This justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer's knowledge and belief. Approve / Disapprove ___________________________________________ _____________________ Christie L. Honeycutt Date Contracting Officer
 

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