04.04_SSJ_Posted.pdf

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions Above the Micro-purchase threshold and up to the

Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) FAR 13. 106, including Brand Name

J&A- 19-0142

□ Other. Explain:

4. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-

3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken.)

j;gJ Market Research. IAD performed exhaustive Market Research on memory analysis products before concluding that only meets the Government requirements.

Additionally, proposed pricing can be analyzed via comparison to other comparable commercially available memory analysis products, review of the published Government/Law Enforcement pricing, and review of the pricing inside a comparable Order recently issued by another Federal Agency. Inclusion of Options locks in future pricing, reduces administrative cost, and ensures provision of continuous tool access at fair and reasonable rates.

D Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

D Current price List.

D Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

□ Comparison to IGCE.

D Contracting Officer's personal knowledge.

D Other. Explain:

5. Approval of the Contracting Officer:

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