19SZ3525Q0006 single source justification not exceeding SAT.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISTION

THRESHOLD

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

E Office of Acquisitions Management

Department of State E Foreign Service Institute

Contracting Activity E Office of Foreign Missions

E U.S. Mission to the United Nations

Overseas Post U.S. Mission Geneva Switzerland

Requiring Activity U.S. Mission Geneva Diplomatic Technology

SECTION 2: NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

Approval is requested to solicit iPhone for an acquisition being conducted by the U.S. Mission Geneva to support secure communication, operational efficiency, and compatibility with existing mobile device management MDM infrastructure (ABM account for Apple)

SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY'S NEEDS

The requirement is to provide iPhones and accessories for an acquisition being conducted by the U.S. Mission Geneva in Switzerland. The estimated value including delivery to post is $70,000.00. These supplies/services require that we provide and use only approved devices. This will allow the Office of Diplomatic Technology to support only iPhone from the approved mobile device list to limit operations to one platform to reduce training, maintenance and support costs, which allow to best accomplish its objective. Mobile Phones must be part of Apple DEP

SECTION 4: IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), the Contracting Officer has deemed only one source reasonably available based on the following:

E Urgency

E Exclusive licensing agreements

Brand-name

LI Industrial mobilization

E Other:

SECTION 5: DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY

CITED

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The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is FAR 13.106-

1(b)(1)(i), which allows for single source acquisitions when only one source is reasonably available. This is a brand name justification as the iPhone devices are required to meet specific technical and security requirements that only Apple Inc. can provide.

Mobile device requirements require specific cell phone models and support only one platform to reduce training, maintenance and support.

Maintaining user guides, technical support and infrastructure to support and maintain multiple mobile platforms is not cost effective.

SECTION 6. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST

TO THE GOVERNMENT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE

By signing the justification, the Contracting Officer makes a determination that the price to the Government is anticipated to be fair and reasonable

SECTION 7. CERTIFICATIONS

All reviews and approvals should be completed in the order listed unless otherwise authorized or required.

REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Requirements Cognizance:

SIGNAT

'8' .S Julius cIstopher M Date DT Customer Engagement Unit Chief Diplomatic technology

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

SIGNATURE:

Mathews Paul B Date Contracting Officer

A/GSO