1.5.1 SSJ under SAT FAR 13.1 CLETS.pdf

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: FY24-0117 Page 1 of 2

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SSJ Number: FY24-0117 PR Number: PR-24-USSS-3444

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 the Santa Ana Residence Office (SAN).

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

The requirement is for the maintenance of network connectivity for the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS). The price includes any recurring costs associated with network connectivity. The award is for a base period of 6-months plus an additional 1-year option.

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:

☒ Other. Only one source is capable.

Rationale:

The CLETS allows the USSS (SAN) to have access to many law enforcement tools that help support the agency mission which no other system provides for the region. The CLETS gives access to Orange County Wants and Warrants, as well as instant access to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department records, which includes all jail information. The CLETS also allows instant access to CAL Photo, which is a system that provides Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Book Photos instantly from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The system allows users to conduct criminal record checks, as well as Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) and driver’s license checks, in order to aid USSS Special Agents with their investigations. Access to this database is critical for the Santa Ana Resident Office (SAN) to fulfill their mission and can only be given through the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

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: FY24-0117 Page 2 of 2

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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.

• N/A

APPROVAL:

Requisitioner / Subject Matter Expert Date

Contracting Officer Date

9/10/2024

9/10/2024