1.5.1-FAR 13_SSJ_Below_SAT_June 22.pdf

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITON THRESHOLD

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME)

J&A-24-0381

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 the Homeland Security (HSI) Gangs & Violent Crimes Unit 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 (must be $250,000 or less): $49,000.00

(c) Brief Description: OAQ intends to procure, on a sole source basis, fingerprint scanners.

The vendor listed below is the only HubZone vendor located that can provide the required services.

Government Acquisitions, Inc.

2060 Reading Road, Floor 3 Cincinnati, OH 45202

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: As per FAR 6.302-5(b)(5), this requirement will be awarded on a sole source basis to the aforementioned vendor that is identified as a HUBZone business. Additionally, the contracting officer has determined that the requirements established in FAR 19.1306(a)(1)-(5) have been met, and no other HUBZone businesses were identified in market research.

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITON THRESHOLD

(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 how price was determined fair and reasonable: The contracting officer researched open source information, such as internet searches, and a search on GSA Advantage. The pricing received from the HUBZone business is less than pursuing the GSA Schedule route.

5. Approval of the Contracting Officer:

Name Date