Sole_Source_JUSTIFICATION__TheView_2018.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION –

BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE

1. Identification of the Agency/Project/Sponsor

The requirements of this procurement will be used by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

Procuring Activity: USDA, AMS, CERS

2. Nature of Action Being Taken

This is a sole source justification recommendation to purchase unique Graphical User Interface Software for the HP NonStop.

3. Supplies or Services Required

The View Software from River Rock Software Inc. is proprietary software that will only run on the HPE NonStop platform.

4. Statutory Authority FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Supporting Rationale for Authority Cited

This request is to provide a graphical user interface product that we already use on two systems.

6. Efforts to Secure Competition

As far as we know, this is the only software that can meet our needs without reprogramming the applications to use another spooler product or modifications to the write instructions in the original code.

7. Fair and Reasonable Cost

The cost offered by River Rock Software Inc. is considered Fair and Reasonable based on similar services offered for the HP NonStop platform.

8. Market Research See Block 6

9. Other Supporting Facts N/A

10. Other Interested Sources

N/A

11. Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition in the Future

Due to the proprietary nature of the HP NonStop platform, there is nothing can be done to overcome this barrier.

12. Program Official:

I do hereby certify that the information provided in this justification recommendation is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name and Title Date

13. Contracting Officer:

I do hereby certify that the information provided in this justification recommendation is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name and Title Date