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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

(1) Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a "Justification for other than full and open competition.

U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division (AMD)

(2) Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved.

This is a non-competitive acquisition to acquire services and supplies to procure and install Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers for the NIST campuses in Boulder, Colorado and Gaithersburg, Maryland.

The procurement is needed to complete an inventory using the . The sub-component package licensed by is a proprietary system that includes the requested RFID readers. Based on Market Research, CGI FEDERAL INC. is the sole provider of the RFID devices used in the

(3) A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value)

NIST requires RFID readers for its locations in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The scope of this project consists of the procurement of RFID Readers. Selecting CGI FEDERAL INC as the exclusive supplier and configurator for RFID readers is justified due to their proprietary ownership of the source code for the Department of Commerce's . This ownership grants CGI exclusive rights, allowing them to ensure seamless integration, custom configuration, and network compatibility with the equipment. The vendor's comprehensive services, which encompass liability for proper functioning, rigorous testing, and secure shipment, make them the optimal choice for ensuring that all devices utilizing operate effectively and securely.

The estimated value of this

(4) An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

41 U.S.C.3301), as implemented by FAR Subpart 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."

(5) A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited.

CGI Federal Incorporated is justified in selecting it as the exclusive supplier and configurator for RFID readers because it owns the source code for

(5) A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies.

The source is expressly required by statute 41 U.S.C.3301, as implemented by FAR Subpart 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

A notice will be published at least 15 days before the issuance of a proposed contract action. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 6.302.

(7) A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer will only award the Purchase Order if they determine the price to be fair and reasonable. They will rely on historical data, reasonably available commercial pricing information, and their professional judgment to make that determination.

(8) A description of the market research conducted (see part 10) and the results or a statement.

of the reason market research was not conducted.

Market research was conducted for these Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Readers that require specialized configuration and integration with NIST's current . Even though other sources that sell RFID readers were found during the market research, they could not provide readers with the . This confirms that CGI FEDERAL INC. is the sole provider of the RFID devices configured with the Department of Commerce’s Personal Property Management System application hosting environment. As a result, it is clear that no other vendor can perform these services.

(9) Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Brand Name

Competition.

None

(10) A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

None

(11) A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

As noted previously, CGI Federal is uniquely positioned as the sole source due to its exclusive role in installing, configuring, and testing these devices to ensure compatibility with , the Department of Commerce’s Personal Property Management System.

(12) Contracting officer certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief.

I have determined that this action represents the best value to the Government because GCI Federal is the only vendor that can provide these services.

I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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