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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

SSJ No: FY23-0117

03.21.2022 v.1.0

SSJ Number: FY23-0117 PR Number: PR-23-USSS-1612

Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Procurement Division, proposes to enter into a contract on behalf of PPD. The NTE is $43,223.60.

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

The proposed action is for a firm-fixed-price delivery order issued via Open Market for brand name Wilcox for mounts and Crye for nightcaps.

Description Quantity

Wilcox (#28300G30-B) G30 Mount W/ Non-Breakaway Base, Magnet, Three Hole Shroud, Lanyard, Cup

Crye Nightcap, Black 70

3. Identification of the authority and rationale.

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

Only one source reasonably available:

☒ 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.

Wilcox is the only manufacturer to provide non-breakaway base for their mounts and specifically fit our existing night vision binoculars. The nightcaps currently being used are by Crye and have been vetted and approved by SOD as they are the most lightweight option for our specific need.

☒ 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.

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

SSJ No: FY23-0117

03.21.2022 v.1.0

Rationale:

The results of the market research indicate other companies’ similar products lack the particular feature(s) required and do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the needs of USSS.

The use of other products could result in incompatibility that would preclude our current inventory.

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:

Digitally signed by KMDENNIS Date: 2023.08.18 15:34:29 -04'00'

Contracting Officer Date

KMDENNIS