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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF APRIL 13, 2014 FBO #4523
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D -- BROWSE REPORTER SOFTWARE CODEWORK INC - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

4/11/2014
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

511210 — Software Publishers
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Ann Arbor Healthcare System;Network 11 Contract Office;2215 Fuller Road;Ann Arbor MI 48105
 

ZIP Code

48105
 

Archive Date

7/19/2014
 

Point of Contact

Robert Kay
 

E-Mail Address

5-5591<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA251-14-P-1507
 

Award Date

4/11/2014
 

Description

http://vaww.va.gov/Attachment 2: Request for Sole Source Memo Format DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition 1.Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, Battle Creek VA Medical Center, PR 515-14-3-423-0064. 2.Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: Software Maintenance Contract for CurrentWare Browse Reporter Internet control software that restricts inappropriate surfing and enforces internet usage policies across the facility. Renewal an existing software maintenance contract and additional units to cover the Grand Rapids CBOC. 3.Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs: CurrentWare BrowseReporter software-annual upgrade and maintenance plan for the period of April 19, 2014 to December 15, 2014. 1340 units at $2/Unit for a total of $2680. BrowseReporter-Internet Monitoring Software. 460 units at $15/unit for a total of $6900. Contract total is $9580. Codework Inc, 55 Hawktree Ridge, Ottawa, ON K2J 5N7 Telephone#: 613-368-4300 Fax#: 866-929-9808 4.Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: ( x ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2; ( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3; ( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5; ( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6; ( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7; 5.Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): This monitoring software is already in use at the Battle Creek VAMC and this software only available from one distributor in the United States. This software program is unique in the installation and reporting. With CurrentWare Browse Reporter, no additional hardware, software, or database is needed. It runs on any windows application. 6.Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: FSS and the internet were searched with negative results. 7.Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: $ 9,580. This price is fair and reasonable based on historical pricing for this service. PO 515-Q30989 shows $2 per unit maintenance coverage, and PO 515-A00001 shows $15 each for BrowseControl - Internet Management Software Licenses. These are the same prices charged for current services. 8.Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: FSS and the internet were searched with negative results. 9.Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: None 10.Listing of Sources 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 Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: Should another requisition of this nature reoccur, we would undertake a new market survey 12.Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. _____________________________ ________________________ NameDate Title Facility 13.Approvals in accordance with FAR 6.304 a.Contracting Officer's Certification: (required) I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. _____________________________ ________________________ NameDate Title Network 11 Contract Office b.NCM/PCM (Required $3K and above): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. _____________________________ ________________________ NameDate NCM/Supervisory Contract Specialist (as appropriate) Network 11 Contract Office
 

Web Link

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Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: VA251-14-P-1507 VA251-14-P-1507_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1303351&FileName=-3421.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1303351&FileName=-3421.docx

 

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Record

SN03336949-W 20140413/140411235049-1c91ace03336cceecf58a65949655ef5 (fbodaily.com)
 

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