1.5.1- SSJ Exceeding SAT - RFO Subpart 8_20158883_signed 23Jun2026.pdf

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) - RFO Subpart 8.4 and GSAR 538.7104-3 For Orders or BPAs Exceeding the SAT

March 2026

Date: _June 23, 2026_ PR Number: 20158883________

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program, 41 U.S.C.

152(3), Competitive Procedures, and 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies.1

1. Agency and Contracting Activity. [Identification of the agency, contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Sole Source Justification.”]

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Mission Support Contracting Division-East, Office of Trade, Mission Readiness Directorate, proposes to award an order pursuant to the ordering procedures established by the General Services Administration and intends to proceed with this action in accordance with Government Services Acquisition Manual/Regulation (GSAR) 538.7104-3, Sole Source Justifications, and HSAM 3008.401-71, Sole source justifications.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved. [Describe the action being approved and include the name and address of the proposed contractor, the contract type, period of performance, and total estimated value with options.]

CBP proposes to award a firm-fixed-price task order to CellCo Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, 1 Verizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-1025, under GSA MAS Schedule Contract #47QTCA20D00B5 for wireless communication services. The total estimated value of the action is $563,359.74, with a base year of $281,679.87 and one option year of $281,679.87. The period of performance will be from June 25, 2026, to June 24, 2028.

Period Unit Price Total

Base Year 12 mo. $281,679.87 Option Year 1 12 mo. $281,679.87 Total $563,359.74

3. Description of supplies or services required to meet the agency’s need.

The contractor shall provide wireless communication services for 632 devices (401 iPhones, 84 Samsung/Android smartphones, 49 iPads, 16 non-Apple tablets, 63 MiFi devices, and 19 flip phones). Services must include:

• Unlimited voice, data, text, and tethering

• Domestic and international coverage (U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, Mexico, and global)

• Priority/preemption for first responder and law enforcement use

1 In this document, citations to RFO Part 8 are citations specifically to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Class Deviation 25-20 for FAR Part 8, which was issued as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) implemented in response to Executive Order 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, signed April 15, 2025.

• Real-time plan management and device upgrades

• Technical support and compliance with CBP's Mobile Device Management (MDM) requirements

• Secure network access and interoperability with Federal, State, and Local agencies

Verizon Wireless is the only source capable of providing the required nationwide and international coverage, priority/preemption, and real-time management features for CBP's operational areas. These features are essential for mission-critical and emergency response operations.

The software is proprietary to the manufacturer. Contractor XYZ, Inc. is the only source that provides maintenance and upgrade services required to support ABC software.]

4. Authority and supporting rationale. [Select one of the circumstances set out at GSAR 538.7104- 3(b)(1) or 538.7104-4(b), reproduced below, and provide sufficient detail and supporting rationale, as applicable, to demonstrate the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. Delete the circumstances/rationale below that are not applicable.]

GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii): 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.

Supporting Rationale:

• Unique Capabilities: Verizon Wireless is the only GSA MAS contractor capable of providing the required nationwide and international coverage, priority/preemption, and real-time management features for CBP's operational areas.

• Continuity of Operations: Verizon Wireless currently provides these services to CBP.

Transitioning to another vendor would result in significant operational disruptions, reconfiguration costs, retraining, and delays in supporting law enforcement and trade enforcement missions.

• Compliance and Security: Verizon Wireless meets all DHS and CBP security and MDM requirements, including device enrollment and secure network access.

• Cost Efficiency: Competing solutions (e.g., WidePoint) introduce additional fees ($3.14/device/month, $15/device shipping), higher device costs, and significant government labor hours for management. Verizon offers lower pricing, direct management, and device upgrades at little or no cost.

5. CBP intends to make this justification publicly available in accordance with GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(3).

6. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which form a basis for the Sole Source Justification, are accurate and complete.

Technical Representative/COR Date

7. Contracting Officer Certification and/or Approval: *

Pursuant to HSAM 3008.401-71(b)(1), I certify that the Sole Source Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and legal review was obtained when required based on dollar value.

Contracting Officer Date

*Note: In accordance with HSAM 3008.401-71(b)(1) for proposed BPAs or orders with an estimated value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, but not exceeding $900,000, the ordering activity contracting officer’s certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the ordering activity contracting officer’s knowledge and belief will serve as approval.

► SSJ Approvals:

8. COMPETITION ADVOCATE (Per HSAM 3008.401-71(b)(2)) - Exceeding $900,000 to $20M)

Approved Disapproved

Name (Print): ________________________ Competition Advocate

Signature: ___________________________ Date: _____________

9. HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY (Per HSAM 3008.401-71(b)(3)) – Exceeding $20M)

Approved Disapproved

Name (Print): _______________________ Head of the Contracting Activity

Signature: __________________________ Date: _____________

For actions exceeding $90M, a copy of the approved Sole Source Justification shall be provided to the CPO within 5 working days of approval via email to PROCUREMENTSUPPORT@hq.dhs.gov in accordance with HSAM 3008.401-71(c).

Note: Each Sole Source Justification must be cumulatively reviewed and approved at lower-level approval(s). For example, actions over $20 million must be reviewed, approved, and signed by the contracting officer, Component Competition Advocate, and HCA.