1.5.1 FAR 8.4.pdf

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3008.405-6

Sole Source Justification RFO FAR 8.401(b) (Class Deviation 25-20)

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program, 41 U.S.C. 152(3), Competitive Procedures, 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.401(b) (Class Deviation 25-200F

1).

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ), proposes to enter into an order on behalf of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Antonio on a basis other than full and open competition.

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action being Approved.

(a) Name and address of the contractor:

Syndetix, Inc.

2820 N TELSHOR BLVD

LAS CRUCES, NM 88011-8230

(b) Type of action Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)

(c) Estimated total value

Pricing summary:

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

Provide a clear, concise description of the product(s) and/or service(s) to be acquired.

Include the purpose they are intended to fulfill or the function they provide.

HSI San Antonio requires the purchase of one mission-critical 2-Band SHROUD 2-Unit Kit.

The Area of Responsibility (AOR) requires specialized tools and equipment to safely and

1 FAR Class Deviation 25-20 is implemented as a result of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, referred to as RFO, following Executive Order 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. All citations in this document follow applicable DHS RFO Deviations therefore are referred to as RFO.

effectively support high-risk warrants, law enforcement operations, and surveillance activities.

The SHROUD system provides HSI with a specialized operational capability that supports covert and safe mission execution in environments where Wi-Fi-enabled technologies may create officer-safety risks, compromise investigative activity, or interfere with mission objectives. The system supports HSI’s ability to manage risks associated with Wi-Fi-connected devices that may be encountered during law enforcement operations.

This equipment is required to enhance operational safety, protect the integrity of law enforcement surveillance, and support mission effectiveness during high-risk investigative activities.

The device capability to identify, acquire, and analyze evidence from smart home devices, wearables, and other IoT systems frequently encountered in HSI, USSS, and IRS investigations.

4. Identification of Regulatory Exception and Rationale.

RFO FAR 8.401(b) Only one source is capable of providing the products, services, or solution required at the level of quality required because the products, services, or solutions are unique or highly specialized

5. Identification of Exception to the Buy American Statute (Section is required to be completed when the J&A includes the exception listed under RFO 25.103(b)(2) or RFO 25.202(a)(2)). Identify the nonavailability exception listed under RFO 25.103(b) or RFO 25.202(a)(2).

This justification does not invoke a nonavailability exception under RFO 25.103(b)(2) or RFO 25.202(a)(2). The exception to the Buy American statute is not applicable for this acquisition.

6. Demonstration of the Proposed Contractor’s Unique Qualifications to Provide the Requirement. Include the following information:

HSI San Antonio requires a specialized system capable of supporting law enforcement operations in environments involving Wi-Fi-enabled technologies that may affect officer safety, surveillance integrity, and operational security. The required capability must be reliable, field-ready, and suitable for use in sensitive law enforcement operations.

surveillance activities. Without this capability, operational personnel may face increased risk from Wi-Fi-enabled technologies that can compromise surveillance, alert subjects, impede lawful operations, or create officer-safety concerns.

The absence of this equipment could disrupt law enforcement surveillance operations by limiting the Government’s ability to conduct secure, timely, and effective investigative activities. This could result in reduced situational awareness, increased operational risk, delayed enforcement actions, and degraded support to ongoing or future investigations.

Because HSI’s mission directly supports homeland security, public safety, and the investigation of serious criminal activity, any disruption to law enforcement surveillance capabilities may adversely affect mission readiness and could create broader national security impacts.

For these reasons, the requested Syndetix system is essential to HSI San Antonio’s operational requirements, and only Syndetix, Inc. is capable of providing the required product and associated support at the necessary level of quality.

9. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification.

Pursuant to RFO FAR 8.401(b) and the ordering procedures at certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the justification, is accurate and complete.

10. Contracting Officer’s Certification.

I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.