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Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold (SAT)) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

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SSJ Number: FY23-0095 PR Number: PR-23-USSS-1372

Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The United States Secret Service Uniformed Division wishes to create a purchase order for Brand Name “Guardian Angel” Wearable Lights for its law enforcement personnel.

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

The Guardian Angel wearable light will provide 360-degree hands free lighting as an additional safety precaution for on-duty officers while patrolling. The light has a magnetic mounting system that can be used on your car, uniform or K9 partner in the field. The system is independently controlled and has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery.

3. Identification of the authority and rationale.

The proposed procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures and will be awarded on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and as specified below.

Only one source reasonably available:

Urgent and compelling circumstances exists. The nature of the requirement has been deemed urgent due to unusual and compelling circumstances. Following competitive procedures would result in unacceptable delays resulting in serious injury to the Government.

Exclusive licensing agreement or restrictive rights exists. The source has one or more of the following: an established exclusive licensing agreement, proprietary data, limited rights in data, patent rights, OEM required certifications or OEM authorized reseller, copyrights or secret processes with regard to the supplies or services required.

Brand name. The source has one or more of the following: an established exclusive licensing agreement, proprietary data, limited rights in data, patent rights, OEM required certifications or OEM authorized reseller, copyrights or secret processes with regard to the supplies or services required.

This is a justification for Brand Name only and will be solicited on SAM.gov.

Compatibility to existing systems or equipment. The required supplies or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems or equipment and the source is uniquely qualified to meet the requirement.

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold (SAT)) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

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Other. Only one source is capable.

Rationale:

The Guardian Angel wearable light system was compared and tested by our patrol units, on varying shifts FY22. The guardian lights provided 360-degree illumination and was identified as a tool to increase officer safety while patrolling and on active traffic stops. As a result of these findings Guardian lights were purchased for WHB trek and vehicle patrol units, Crime Search Units, using government purchase card, and now we would like to be able to supply the same product for all. We would like to be consistent in the products used so that training can stay consistent.

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).

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 Independent Government estimate;

Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge; or Other reasonable basis.

5. Other Information.

USSS will post the justification with the solicitation as required in FAR 13.106-1(b)(3) and 5.102(a)(6).)

APPROVAL:

Contracting Officer Date