BNJ - Tungsten Software Renewal (redacted)

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition. 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only One responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2), Unusual and compelling urgency.
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(3), Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(4), International agreement.
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(5), Authorized or required by statute. 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(6), National Security.
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(7), Public Interest.
5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority. The acquisition is being conducted under the procedures of FAR 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures.
Tungsten products and services are proprietary to the manufacturer, Tungsten. These brand name items are the only products that meet the NCIS requirement. The justification rationale for limiting competition is that Tungsten products and services are proprietary to the manufacturer, Tungsten. These brand name items are the only products that meet the NCIS requirement. 6. Specific characteristics of the supplies or services that limit the availability to this/these source(s), i.e., unique features, form-fit-function, etc.). State why the requested material or service represents the minimum requirement(s) of the Government. Describe in detail why only this/these suggested source(s) can furnish the requirement(s) to the exclusion of other sources.
The Tungsten Capture system is currently utilized for digitization of Case files and records from within NCIS and outside units. The system allows processing of large volumes of files and paperwork on currently sourced scanners on Non-classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network (NIPRNet) and Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet). The Tungsten license is required for continued use of existing scanners and services, and this capability is utilized to create large Optical Character Recognized (OCR) PDF files for ingestion into the Records Management (RM) system. Based on the current infrastructure, renewal of Tungsten is essential to meet NCIS requirement. No other comparable product in the market can be bought or implemented without major time and cost to purchase licenses, install and configure products to equipment, and ensure personnel are properly trained.
7. Determination of fair and reasonable pricing.
A price reasonable determination will be made in accordance with DFARS Class Deviation 2026O0028 per 212.204(a)(2) and (3).