ASC_JA_Final_CO_signed.pdf

ATIACHMENT 1

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CSP) ACE Program Office (PMO) has a requirement to renew a unique membership with the organization ASC X12.

Membership with ASC X12 is necessary for CSP Office of Trade (OT) to have a voting seat at the association chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) which develops electronic data interchange (EDI) standards for national and global markets. A membership with another organization would not be sufficient to fulfill CSP Office of Trade (OT's) mission need.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 entitled, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements". This is a brand name requirement for the procurement of the ASC X 12 association renewal fee. It is not possible to pay for the $4,500.00 single membership with a purchase card. In order to renew the single membership, for Period of Performance June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019, a Purchase Requisition is necessary.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

This is a single procurement, for a purchase, based upon a unique need in the ACE program office. The total estimated cost to renew the single membership, for Period of Performance June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019, via a Purchase Requisition is $4,500.00.

4. Identification of Statutorv Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open (FAR) Subpart 6.302- 1 entitled, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements". This is a single procurement, for a purchase, based upon a unique need in the ACE program office.

5. Demonstration That the Nature of the Acquisition Requires Use of the Authority Cited.

ANSI develops electronic data interchange (EDI) standards for national and global markets. With more than 315 X12 EDI standards and increasing X12 XML schemas, ASC X12 enhances business processes, reduces costs and expands organizational reach.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

Not Applicable.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable.

Not Applicable.

8. Description of Market Research.

For the purposes of the ASC X12 association membership, it is necessary to have an individual listed as a Point of Contact (POC) despite the regulation that memberships must be in the name of CBP and not an individual. The CBP POC for the ASC X12 membership is Bill Delansky who votes on CBP's behalf. In order to vote on EDI standards relevant to OT, the renewal must be made to ASC X12.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

ASC X12 members meet three times a year to develop, maintain, and vote on EDI standards that facilitate electronic interchange relating to business transactions such as order placement and processing, shipping and receiving information, invoicing, payment and cash application data, and data to and from entities involved in finance, insurance, transportation, supply chains and state and federal governments including Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of International Trade (OT). Committee members jointly develop and promote EDI standards that streamline business transactions, using a common, uniform business language. With more than 275 transaction sets, ASC X12 standards can be used to electronically conduct nearly every facet of business-to-business operations.

10. A Listing of the Sources, if Anv That Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition.

None.

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.

None.

12. Planning and Funding Statement.

This request is not the result of a lack of planning or expiration of funds. It is necessary to meet the mission obligations of CBP to maintain and enhance the security, quality, reliability and the maintainability of various IT systems program. Funds are available and there is no expiration issue.

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13. REQUISITION/PROGRAM OFFICE CERTIFICATION

I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate, meets the Government's minimum needs and contains complete information necessary to support the action described in this document and the authority cited.

[ X ] The guidance in HSAM Subchapter 3006.3 and HSAM Appendix G have been followed.

Office: Cargo ~irectorate Name: (Print):~ Title: Acquisition Management Support

Signature: Date: S (If} { ,f

14. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION/APPROVAL*

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.

*In accordance with FAR 6.304(a)(1), CO certification of a J&A for a requirement not exceeding $650,000 shall constitute approval of the J&A.

Name (Print):

Contracting Officer

Digitally signed by FANG-TING MANSON

ON: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=Department

S . t of Homeland Security, ou=CBP, ou=People, D t 1gna ure: cn=FANG-TINGMANSON, a e:

- -.:J:IT.2342. I 9200300.100. I. I 0692260261 .CBP

Date: 2018.05.1616:24:22-04'00'

15. SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION (over $150.000)

I certify that I have conducted a search for small businesses and other socio-economic concerns capable of participating in this acquisition.

If any were found, a list is attached.

Name (Print):

CBP Small Business Specialist

Date:

16. CHIEF COUNCIL REVIEW (over $150,000)

Name (Print):

Signature: -------------.,...----- Date:

.... J&A APPROVAL

Each review must be preceded by lower level approval(s) (e.g., over $62.5 million or public interest, all approvals are required).

17. COMPETITION ADVOCATE (over $650.000)

D Approved D Disapproved

Name (Print): --------- Competition Advocate

Signature: ----------- Date:

18. HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY (over $12.5 million to $62.5 million)

D Approved D Disapproved

Name (Print): -------- Head of the Contracting Activity

Signature: ----------- Date:

19. OHS CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER (over $62.5 million or special circumstances

D Approved D Disapproved

Name (Print): ---------0 HS Chief Procurement Officer

Signature: ----------- Date:

20. OHS SECRETARY (any determination and justification for a contract awarded under FAR 6.302-7. Public Interest regardless of dollar amount).

D Approved D Disapproved

Name (Print): ________ _ OHS Secretary

Signature: ----------- Date: