FAR Part 13- Soliciting from a Single Source -Boeing Digital.pdf
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This document is a single source justification for aeronautical charting and mapping services required by the Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System. The services include Foreflight and Charting Annual Services from Boeing Digital Solutions Inc. dba Jeppesen as well as Jeppesen Aeronautical Charting Services for the Pacific and Hawaii regions. The total estimated value is $61,311. A sole source award is justified because Jeppesen is the only provider that can offer the proprietary navigational flight data and trained pilots in the required format, avoiding retraining costs. As the incumbent, Jeppesen also has the institutional knowledge and processes to ensure continuity of services. The proposed commercial price is considered fair and reasonable based on prices paid previously for the same or similar services. The supervisory contracting officer and contracting officer have approved proceeding with and determining the single source acquisition respectively based on the information provided.
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MJQ M-24-A37-R-000060
United States Department of Justice
United States Marshals Service Justice Prisoner & Alien Transportation System
FAR PART 13
Soliciting from a Single Source Justification (Under SAT) Applicable to procurements exceeding the Micro-purchase threshold but less than or equal to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b).
MIQ Request Number M-24-A37-R-000060
Contract Specialist’s Name Victor J. Stamps
Contracting Officer’s Representative
Rebecca Bonar
Description of Supply or Service
This new action is for a single source acquisition for Aeronautical Charting and Mapping Services for one year each.
1. Foreflight and Charting Annual Services
2. Jeppesen Aeronautical Charting Services - Pacific / Hawaii Services - Plotting Charts, Paper Chart Updates and Other Charting Products.
Estimated Total Value $61,311.00
Vendor’s / Brand Name Boeing Digital Solutions, Inc. dba Jeppesen
Indicate the FAR Authority
FAR 13.106-1(b) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required
Reason for Soliciting Only One Source (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, industrial mobilization, other exclusive qualifications)
The Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS) requires aeronautical charting and mapping services that will provide current and accurate navigational flight data, in electronic format, to perform pre-flight planning and airborne operations.
Boeing Digital Solutions dba Jeppesen Sanderson is the sole provider of the navigational flight data meeting JPATS' operational requirements. JPATS' pilots are fully trained in the use of this data, which will eliminate any retraining costs or time involved transitioning to a new format. The software is proprietary and cannot be purchased, maintained or
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edited by any other source. Boeing Digital Solutions has the institutional knowledge, and analytical processes, to allow for the continuity of services.
Therefore, Boeing Digital Solutions is determined to be the only source reasonably available to provide the required subscription services at this time.
Method for Determining Fair and Reasonable Pricing
The proposed price of 61,311.00 is considered fair and reasonable based on the following:
a. The proposed price is a commercial price charged to all customers.
b. Price compares favorably to price paid for the same services or similar services under a previous purchase.
Supervisory/Senior Contract Specialist Concurrence: In accordance with USMS Policy Directive 6.1, Section 7(c) I hereby concur with proceeding with this Soliciting from a Single Source Justification.
Julie M. Simpson Supervisory Contracting Officer
Contracting Officer’s Determination: Based upon the information provided in this document, I hereby approve the acquisition of the required supply or service without competition pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b). I also certify that the publication requirements established in FAR 5.102 have been or will be fulfilled.
Victor J. Stamps Victor J. Stamps Contracting Officer
| 2023-09-13T10:37:42-0500 | |
| JULIE SIMPSON |
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