1.5.1-FAR 13.5_SSJ_Below_SAT J&A-24-0118.pdf

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME)

J&A-24-0118

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Acquisition Management, proposes to enter into a contract on behalf of Office of Principle Legal Advisor (OPLA) 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 contract

(b) Amount the current J&A is justifying: $41,731.20

(c) Brief Description: OAQ intends to procure, on a sole source basis, 644 Immigration Law

Handbooks.

RELX, Inc.

9443 Springboro Pike Miamisburg, OH 45342-4425

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:

An RFI was issued on August 14, 2024 to all small businesses on GSA Advantage selling books and pamphlets (NAICS 511120, 511130). Only two vendors responded. Neither could supply books with the required topics. One vendor indicated they are in the process of adding law books to their GSA Schedule next year. See RFI documents located in contract file 1.2.1. These publications are only offered by the publisher. Older versions are available on

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME)

Amazon and a couple are available through Barnes and Noble, but at a higher price. RELX, Inc (Lexis Nexis) is the only source that can provide the required specialized immigration law handbooks in the time frame needed.

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 how price was determined fair and reasonable:

Fair Market Price under this requirement will be determined based on comparison of the proposed prices to historical prices paid, whether by the Government or other than the Government, for the same or similar items.

5. Approval of the Contracting Officer:

David Walther Date Contracting Officer