PR_2010_9083__Att_2-Sole_Source_Determination_Not_Exceeding_SAT.pdf

Attachment 2

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination

For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

Date: 09/07/2018 PR Number: ___ 2010 9083________________________

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

Renewal of existing Magnet Forensics Axiom and IEF software licenses for the Air and Marine

Cyber Investigations Team (AMCIT)

2. Sole Source Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

_________ Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

___X______ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization

_________ Other. Explain:

Magnet Forensics is the only source for the license renewal. They are the manufacturer of the

Internet Evidence Finder and Magnet Axiom software. This company is the only one able to provide the license renewals.

3. 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):

_________ Market Research.

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

_________ Current price List.

______X___ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other. Explain:

Cost compares reasonably with other similar products.

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

Attachment 2

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination

For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination, is accurate and complete.

_S/ Erik Modisett____________________ ____09/07/2018

Technical Representative/COR Date

5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Contracting Officer Date