Defense Information Systems Agency 2026-2030 Software Support Class Justification and Approval

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A)

This document provides a brand-name justification for procuring software support for previously purchased, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) brand-name software. The support is essential for maintaining the existing mission partner infrastructure and ensuring continuity of operations. This J&A covers software support, including subscription renewals, for a period of five years, estimated from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030.

• Annual software support renewals for previously acquired software licenses and subscriptions.

• Support may include product updates/upgrades, new releases, versions, fixes, and patches.

• Support is restricted to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or their authorized resellers.

• The estimated total cost for the proposed acquisitions is not explicitly stated but is based on actual usage of a predecessor J&A.

• Individual procurements will be awarded as firm-fixed-price contracts or delivery orders.

• Potential contract vehicles include NASA SEWP, Army CHESS, GSA Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or the open market.

• Competitive requests for quotes will be issued for individual requirements to maximize competition among authorized resellers.

• Price reasonableness will be determined at the individual contract or order level.

• Market research will be conducted for each requirement to confirm the necessity of brand-name support.

• Latitude exists for small business set-asides within available contract vehicles (NASA SEWP, Army CHESS, GSA Schedules, beta.SAM.gov).

• Market research findings will be coordinated with the DISA Office of Small Business Programs.

• This J&A does not cover the procurement of new software licenses or subscriptions.

• The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is the requiring agency.

• The contracting activity is DISA/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO).

• Questions regarding this justification should be referred to Matthew Cassady.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A)

This document is a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for an exception to fair opportunity under FAR Subpart 16.5 Acquisitions for brand-name software support. It justifies procuring software support for previously purchased proprietary, commercial off-the-shelf, brand-name software that is already integrated into the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) mission partner infrastructure.

• Procurement of annual software support for previously acquired software licenses and subscriptions.

• Support includes product updates/upgrades, new releases and versions, fixes, and patches to maintain operability and usability.

• Does NOT cover the procurement of new software licenses or new subscriptions.

• The J&A supports requirements for a 5-year period, estimated to begin January 1, 2026, and extend through December 31, 2030.

• Individual procurements will be awarded as firm-fixed-price contracts or delivery orders.

• Estimated total cost of proposed acquisitions is redacted, based on actual usage of a predecessor J&A.

• Individual requirements will be competed amongst authorized resellers of the previously acquired software via NASA SEWP, Army CHESS, GSA Schedules, or GSA BPAs and beta.SAM.gov.

• Price reasonableness will be determined at the individual contract or order level.

• Market research will be performed for each individual requirement.

• Latitude exists within NASA SEWP, Army CHESS, GSA Schedules, and beta.SAM.gov for small business set-asides.

• The justification is based on the essential nature of the specific brand-name product and the inability of other products to integrate without significant changes.

• DISA will seek open competition if the OEM surrenders legal ownership and moves toward an open-source solution.

• Questions regarding this justification should be referred to Matthew Cassady.