Brand Name Justification for Microsoft Azure Licenses

Justification for Sole Source or Brand Name

This document is a Justification for Sole Source or Brand Name acquisition under Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items (FAR Subpart 13.5). It outlines the rationale for procuring Azure Licenses from a single source, Four Points Technology, LLC.

• The primary requirement is for Azure Licenses.

• The document does not specify the contract type, period of performance, or estimated value, but it notes that the total estimated cost will determine the approval level needed.

• Not applicable, as this is a justification for a sole source acquisition, not a solicitation for proposals.

• This is a sole source acquisition, limiting consideration to Four Points Technology, LLC.

• The justification cites FAR Section 13.501(a) as the authority for sole source acquisition.

• It details the circumstances justifying the sole source acquisition, including the unique or specialized nature of the work and potential duplication of costs or unacceptable delays if not awarded to the original source.

• The document includes sections for the Requiring Agency, Contracting Officer's Determination and Certification, and Approvals, indicating a multi-step internal process.

• Attachments are required to provide comprehensive descriptions of services, market research, and efforts to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Brand Source Justification for Azure Licenses for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It outlines the agency's need for Microsoft Azure licenses and subscriptions to support its cloud-based infrastructure, including secure hosting, data storage, application modernization, and continuity of operations. The justification is based on FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source.

• Procurement Type: A competitive Task Order on NASA SEWP using Brand Name only is being requested.
• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
• Funding: FY 2026 IT Funds.
• Period of Performance: 12 months from award of contract.
• Estimated Value: The document includes a table for estimated total dollar value, with specific figures redacted.
• Justification for Sole Source: Microsoft Azure is identified as the only product meeting HUD's requirements without substantial cost, schedule, or operational risk. No other cloud platform is technically feasible or economically practical to meet the department's needs.
• Market Research: Efforts included a targeted search of small businesses on NASA SEWP to identify authorized resellers. Three NASA SEWP contract holders capable of meeting the Azure requirements have been identified and are listed with contact information.
• Competition: While justified as sole source for Azure, the agency will continue market research to identify other viable vendors for Azure capabilities and has no current barriers to competition for subsequent awards.