1.5.1 Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition_ SSJ_FAR_Part_13_ JOFOC No. 25-0114.pdf

Attachment C1 Sole Source Justification (SSJ)

For Simplified Acquisitions (over $3,000 and up to $150,000) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over $3,000 up to $150,000) Template 1-1

SSJ No.: JOFOC 25-0114

Date: _March 7, 2025 _____ PR Number: _PN00408Y2025T_

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

Level II armed security guards to provide facilities supporting disaster response maintain security postures that align with threat assessments, ensuring the safety of personnel and the integrity of operations. Given the often unpredictable and volatile nature of post-disaster environments, the presence of armed PSOs serves as a necessary protective measure to mitigate threats, enhance deterrence, and provide a rapid response to security incidents, thereby maintaining the integrity of FEMA’s mission to assist disaster survivors effectively and securely.

The anticipated cost is for a 60 day totol of $227,760.00.

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

(Check one and explain below):

_________Only one source reasonably available.

___X____ 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. Explain:

Federal Protection Service is unable to support FEMA at DR-4861-WV at this time. Local PD/Sheriffs/State Police have been able to provide security for the time beining however they are no longer able to support after Tuesday 3/11/2025 at which time the DRC’s will need to shut down as they will not have security present. The time it will take to complete a competive contract will ensure DR-4861-WV will not have security/PSO’s supporting operations which will ensure the closure of DRC’s and services to survivors will be stopped in the field.

3. 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 explanation or description of action taken):

____x_____ Market Research.

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

________ Current price List.

____x_____ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_______ Comparison to IGCE.

Attachment C1 Sole Source Justification (SSJ)

For Simplified Acquisitions (over $3,000 and up to $150,000) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over $3,000 up to $150,000) Template 1-1

___x______ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other.

Provided market research for the area have a current price from the sole source of $42 per hour per PSO which is a very reasonable cost under the circumstances determined by the SEMG currently working on the contract. The cost is well below other urgent and compelling contracts.

4. Actions taken towards removal of barriers to competition:

Federal Protection Service is unable to support FEMA at DR-4861-WV at this time. Local PD/Sheriffs/State Police have been able to provide security for the time beining however they are no longer able to support after Tuesday 3/11/2025 at which time the DRC’s will need to shut down as they will not have security present.

5. Approval:

March 7, 2025 Bianca Biase, Contracting Officer Date

March 7, 2025 Joseph Wilderson, Contracting Officer Representative Date