Att_2-Sole_Source_Determination_Not_Exceeding_SAT_Redacted.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: __9/10/2024___________ PR Number: 20146846______

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

There is an immediate need for concrete vehicle barriers due to a border security issue in the AOR for Fort Fairfield station within Houlton Sector. There has been a 250% increase from FY23-FY24 in vehicle incursions crossing illegally between the United States and the Canadian border. The current vehicle gate in place is easily circumvented by cars and minivan vehicles.

The proposed acquisition of the concrete barriers would effectively prohibit most illegal incursions in this area. The anticipated cost for the needed 238 concrete blocks would be

. This cost covers the purchase, delivery, and specific required placement of the blocks.

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.

__XXX_ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

Due to the “urgent and compelling circumstances”, the sole source option is being requested in this situation. As mentioned in the description above, the 250% increase from FY23-FY24 in vehicle incursions in this specific area is greatly impacting border and national security in this area. Utilizing Aroosta-Cast will cut down the time waiting for an awardee, as well as the timeliness of delivery and setup in the area. Therefore, it is felt that this request meets the FAR exception (FAR16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) stating: "The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays".

_________ 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:

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):

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

__XX____ Market Research.

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

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other. Explain:

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

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.

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