A15 Limited Source Documentation_061126.pdf

LIMITED SOURCES DOCUMENTATION (MAR 2021)

Required for Limited Source Acquisitions Over $10,000 but not Exceeding $250,000

Acquisitions that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 13.106-3(b) for open market purchase orders or FAR 8.405-6(b)(2) for Federal Supply Schedule (GSA) orders. Limited source documentation is required in the following circumstances: (1) when soliciting fewer than the minimum number of sources (at least three sources) required by FAR 13.104(b), 8.405-1(c), or 8.405-2(c)(2), whichever is applicable; and (2) when using brand name only specifications.

This template may be used for the documentation described in FAR 8.405-6(b)(2)(i) or 13.106-1(b)(1). The customer shall provide the following information:

Purchase Request Number: D-26-OD-0029 Estimated Amount (inclusive of options):

$101k

Delivery Date or Period of Performance:

07/31/2026

Brand Name Only Description

YES NO

Recurring Requirement:

YES NO

FSS Contract Number (if applicable):

Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

The is a requirement for Live-X Projectiles and Inerts as described below:

1. PepperBall® 375ct LIVE-X RND PepperBall® LIVE-X™ PAVA(OC) Powder Projectiles - 375CountPart No: 104_81_0375 Qty-77

2. PepperBall® 375ct INERT™ RND PepperBall® INERT™ PowderProjectiles - 375 CountPart No. 100_84_0375 Qty-75

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, and any justification that no other supplies or services can be used or that urgent and compelling circumstances exist – include all critical delivery or performance dates and impact to the government if dates are not met:

Consistent with the current brand name products and equipment in the DEA Field Offices and laboratories. DEA has used and tested these products within their laboratory system.

Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:

Market research indicated that PepperBall’s products are the only brand able to meet DEA’s requirements currently.

The Contracting Officer hereby certifies that:

A. Only one source is reasonably available;

B. An order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is determined to be fair and reasonable; and C. If brand name specifications are used for the basis of this determination and the acquisition exceeds $25,000, this Limited Source

Documentation will be made available together with the solicitation and (i) posted on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (Contract Opportunities on beta.SAM.gov) in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), posted on GSA eBuy in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(A), or posted on the NASA SEWP V Quote Request Tool pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 11302(e).

Signature and title of customer Office Code

NE

Telephone Number

Date

Signature and title of contract specialist Office Code Telephone Number Date

Signature of contracting officer Office Code Telephone Number Date