14 Sole Source Justification 1133861.pdf
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This document is a Sole Source Justification under FAR 13.106-1(b) for the Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to obtain a subscription to CoStar Realty Information, Inc. for nationwide commercial property listings and market trend data.
APHIS Realty requires access to the maximum available commercial properties for lease across the U.S. to comply with the Competition in Contracting Act when leasing facilities, particularly in rural areas where there may be limited options. CoStar is the only service that provides comprehensive nationwide commercial property data and market trends, which the contracting officer needs to determine fair and reasonable pricing. The estimated total cost for the CoStar subscription is $85,032. The justification concludes that CoStar is the only reasonably available source to meet APHIS Realty's requirements, and competition is therefore precluded.
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United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification
FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions
1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.
USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, AAMD, Realty
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.
APHIS Realty must have the ability to obtain and view the maximum available commercial properties for lease throughout the United States to comply with the Competition in Contracting Act when leasing a facility. When APHIS Realty leases facilities in rural areas and there is no other available space, the contracting officer needs to have market trends to show that the offeror’s rental rate is fair and reasonable.
3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
APHIS Realty must have the ability to obtain the maximum available commercial properties for lease throughout the United States to comply with the Competition in Contracting Act when leasing a facility. When APHIS Realty leases facilities in rural areas and there is no other available space, the contracting officer needs to have access to market trends that show that the offeror’s rental rate is fair and reasonable. CoStar is the only online source that provides the maximum number of commercial property and market trends within the United States. APHIS Realty obtains their leasing delegation through GSA, and GSA uses CoStar.
The other available sites are to obtain commercial properties are each management company website. Utilizing these would require searching hundreds of individual websites that list only the properties they individually manage. CoStar is the only option available that would allow APHIS Realty to fulfill their mandate.
4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
While multiple companies allow searching of their website for available commercial real estate, market research (including web searches and conversations with industry) revealed that CoStar is the only option on the market that enables a complete nationwide search.
5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.
The estimated total cost is $85,032.00.
6. Recommended source(s).
Company: COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION, INC.
UEI: HMJLN75ES426
Company Address: 1313 L ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 Company Point of Contact: Nicholas Sena, nsena@costar.com, 202 728-6696 mailto:nsena@costar.com
Certifications
Supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Karin Finke Program Manager
The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine the circumstances described above deem only one source, or limited sources, reasonably available and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated in this document.
Robert Zeglin Contracting Officer
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| KARIN FINKE |
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| ROBERT ZEGLIN |
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