2.2.1 - PRO_Sole Source Justification - Express Van Upfit_Redacted.pdf

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial items for procurements exceeding the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5, including Brand Name

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Side Door E24: Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split (STD) Preferred Equipment Group 1WT: Work Van Preferred Equipment Group includes standard equipment Wheels QB5: Wheels, 4 - 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) steel includes Gray center caps and steel spare (STD) Spare Tire ZLP: Tire, spare L T245/75R16E all-season, blackwall located at rear underbody of vehicle (STD) Seat Type AS5: Seats, front bucket with Custom Cloth trim head restraints and inboard armrests Seat Trim 93G: Medium Pewter, Custom Cloth Seat Trim Seating Arrangement ZX2: Seating arrangement, driver and front passenger high-back buckets, with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim (STD) Radio U0F: Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 player seek-and-scan, digital clock, Theftlock, random select, auxiliary jack and 2 front door speakers (STD) Additional Equipment Package & Mechanical

ZQ3: Driver Convenience Package includes Tilt-Wheel and (K34) cruise control ZR7: Chrome Appearance Package (Includes (V37) front and rear chrome bumpers and

(V22) chrome grille.

Additional Equipment Mechanical G80: Differential, heavy-duty locking rear

KG4: Alternator, 150 amps UY7: Trailering provisions, trailering wire harness only (Included with (Z82) heavy-duty trailering equipment.)

Z82: Trailering equipment, heavy-duty includes trailering hitch platform and dual 4-pin/7-pin sealed connector Additional Equipment Exterior A18: Glass, swing-out rear cargo door windows

A19: Glass, swing out rear side door windows AJ1: Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield and driver- and front passenger-side glass) ASB: Window security bar, rear side door glass V22: Grille, chrome V37: Bumpers, front and rear chrome with step-pad ZW4: Glass, rear doors, side cargo door and rear passenger-side quarter

Additional Equipment Interior Visors, driver and front passenger, cloth, padded AG1: Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power AG2: Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way power ATG: Remote Keyless Entry with 2 transmitters and remote panic button B31: Floor covering, Black rubberized-vinyl, front only BA3: Console, engine cover with swing-out storage bin BTV: Remote vehicle starter system C36: Heater, rear auxiliary C69: Air conditioning, rear K34: Cruise control RFM: Floor covering delete, rear TR9: Lighting, auxiliary with reading lights U80: Compass, 8-point digital located in the Driver Information Center UFA: Outside temperature display located in the Driver Information Center

Additional Equipment Safety Interior UEU: Forward Collision Alert UFL: Lane Departure Warning UFT: Side Blind Zone Alert

Additional Equipment Safety Exterior UD7: Rear Park Assist

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies.

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GSA Fleet does not have a commensurate upfitted Chevrolet Express Cargo Van option available through purchase or lease. The intended acquisition strategy is to award a brand name firm fixed price contract through the open market.

7. Determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Based on market research results, the recommended acquisition strategy is open solicitation with a firm fixed price award to include base vehicle purchase and upfitting. Multiple bids are anticipated, leading ‘fair and reasonableness’ to be determined by competition.

8. Description of market research.

Market research included GSA Fleet inquiries, internet searches for vendors and published pricing, and multiple vendor quotes. Research proved there multiple vendors capable of quoting.

9. Any other facts supporting the justification.

NA

10. A listing of the sources, if any that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

This requirement will be solicited on SAM.gov.

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for supplies or services required.

NA

12. USSS intends to post the requirement pursuant to FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iv) and 5.102(a)(6).

13. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification. I certify this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.

Technical Representative/COR Date

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14. Contracting Officer Certification. I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Date