B08_SOL_Attachment_3_-_FSS_Sole_Source_Justification_GSA_AMP_Support_(140D0426Q0749)__Redacted_1.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

INTERIOR BUSINESS CENTER

Washington, DC 20240

FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE (FSS)

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

AUTHORITY: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 8.401(b), General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) 538.7104-3(a) and 40 U.S.C 501(b)(1)(A)

SOLICITATION No. 140D0426Q0749

This acquisition is conducted under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program.

1. Contracting activity/agency.

This document is a FSS Sole Source Justification for the Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), Division 1, Branch 4, is conducting this procurement on behalf of DOI Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs.

DOI intends to solicit and award a task order on a labor hour basis in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 8.401(b). AINS, LLC dba OPEXUS. The acquisition of Automated Manual Processes (AMP) support services for the development and configuration of the eCase workflow tool, version 10 or higher is the only solution that will satisfy OIG’s requirements.

AINS, LLC dba OPEXUS is the only vendor able to provide the unique set of skillsets to work with the eCase AMP licenses and the OIG workflow tools. AINS, LLC dba OPEXUS has a current and valid GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, No. GS-35F-576GA, which includes the required professional services.

Estimated Total Value for the 12-month Base Period and two 12-month Option Period is:

Base Period: 8/1/26-7/31/27 Option Period 1: 8/1/27-7/31/28 Option Period 2: 8/1/28-7/31/29 -

3. Identification of the limited source(s) to be solicited.

AINS, LLC dba OPEXUS Benjamin Tingo 347.526.2460 btingo@ains.com contracts@opexustech.com

SOLICITATION No. 140D0426Q0749

1101 17TH ST NW

12TH FL

WASHINGTON, DC 20036-4739

GSA Schedule – GS-35F-576GA

4. Reason for authority cited. The Contracting Officer has determined the circumstances of the action deem it necessary to limit the source.

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.

5. Rationale.

The eCase software tool encompasses 30 heavily customized applications that meet the specialized requirements of multiple OIG divisions across the country, including the Immediate Office of the Inspector General; Office of Management; Office of Investigations; Office of Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations; Office of General Counsel; and Office of Strategy, Data, and Innovation. The ongoing maintenance and development that occurs within the proprietary eCase tool relies upon subject matter expertise into OIG’s operations, as well as in the technology behind the tool itself, to not only operate efficiently but also to troubleshoot any issues related to the highly customized applications. A lack of expertise would increase substantially the possibility of an interruption of key technological processes and critical services that OIG staff need to deliver on their oversight mission. For example, some processes include the tracking the tracking of law enforcement certifications for special agents;

the collection and review of documentation that certifies auditors have no impairments that might compromise their work; and ensuring efficient management of necessary micro-purchases that enable oversight staff to fulfill their mission. OIG also has several ongoing projects within the tool that would be delayed without the appropriate expertise.

After an internal discussion with OIG, it was determined that the purchase of eCase support from the company that has provided support for the past 5 years would be the best choice to provide uninterrupted and cost-efficient support to the OIG user base and continued maintenance of the eCase workflow tool. Since the technology and code is proprietary, it is also the only source. Substantial duplication of cost to the Government would be expected and not recovered through competition. In addition, unacceptable delays in fulfilling DOI OIG requirements would be expected.

Therefore, it has been determined that the eCase brand name source requirement for the AMP Support Services represents the best value for the Government and the end-user. AINS, LLC dba OPEXUS is the only vendor that can fulfill the requirement for the OIG.