2.2.1 PRO_Sole Source Justification KP_08.08.2024_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 Template

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03.21.2022 v.1.0 latency internet in emergencies. Currently Peake’s product paired with Starlink services provides higher speeds than other companies on the market such as Earthlink, or Viasets providing 200Mbps.

Currently CIPR has three vehicles outfitted and need to outfit two additional vehicles with Peake Units to reach full operational readiness.

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.

Market Research was performed and estimates were requested from the manufacture and a Known vendor for federal purchases for the product.

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

The proposed price will be resulted for fair and reasonableness utilizing one of these techniques in FAR 13.106-3(a)(1).

8. Description of market research.

Market research confirmed that Peake Dejero Gateway 211 FirstNet paired with Starlink services can provide the consistent connectivity, highspeeds, and low latency required for emergency situations. Other vendors providing similar services aren’t able to match technology and speeds provided.

9. Any other facts supporting the justification.

Only one brand sufficiently meets the CIPR’s needs for connectivity for mobile ICV and rapid response units. Other brands and services run at lower speeds and higher latency issues.

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

No sources expressed interest in writing per requirement.

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.

At the Lifecycle for this contract. RFI will be posted on SAM.gov in order to determine whether anyother vendors can offer the required supplies and services to fulfill the government’s needs.

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

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 Template

SSJ No: FY24-0067 Page 4 of 4

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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

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