04.04_SSJ.pdf

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS ABOVE

THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD AND UP TO SAT, INCLUDING BRAND NAME

J&A-20-0229

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ) proposes to enter into a contract on behalf of ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) SAC Phoenix on a basis of other than full and open competition.

2. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost.

(a) Type of action: Firm fixed price purchase order

(b) Amount the current J&A is justifying: $141,174.17

(c) Brief Description: OAQ intends to procure, on a sole source basis, wireless internet and/or cable TV services for seven HSI SAC Phoenix locations. The vendor listed below is the only company that can provide the required services, including levels and speed, at all seven (7) locations as well as provide a seamless transition to the new award because the services are already wired, set up, and provided and by this company.

COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC (COX Business) 1550 W. Deer Valley Rd Phoenix, AZ 85027-2121

3. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and provide rationale below):

☒ Only one source reasonably available

☐ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists

☐ Exclusive licensing agreement exists

☐ Brand name - If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

☐ Industrial Mobilization

☐ Other

Rationale: COX Business is the only vendor which offers both wireless Internet and cable TV at all required locations, at the required levels and speed of service. COX Business equipment and service are currently installed and in use at the required locations, and continuing these services with COX Business would be in the best interest of the Government to avoid potential disruption of operations.

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS ABOVE

THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD AND UP TO SAT, INCLUDING BRAND NAME

4. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106- 3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short description of action taken.)

☒ Market Research.

☒ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

☐ Current price List.

☐ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

☐ Comparison to IGCE.

☐ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

☐ Other.

Short description of action taken:

Market research was conducted to find various internet and cable service providers in the area that could potentially provide the required services at all seven (7) locations. During this research, published pricing from various internet and cable companies in the required and nearby areas were found. Comparison of previous purchases of the same/similar services will also be utilized to determine fair and reasonable pricing.

5. Approval of the Contracting Officer:

29 JUL 2020

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