NetApp Brand Name Justification IAW FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i)

The USCG requires commercial brand name NetApp hardware and software maintenance support to meet and sustain security requirements on the USCG network. Through this annual maintenance, the USCG receives technical support, security patch updates, and software release updates.This brand name exception to fair opportunity for brand name NetApp hardware and software maintenance suppoort services is pursuant to FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i), restricitng items peculiar to one manufacturer. See the attached Brand Name Justitication. This notice fulfills the posting requirements of FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(D).