2021_Att_2-Sole_Source_Determination_Not_Exceeding_SAT_Signed_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: __2/19/2021_______________ PR Number:

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

Commercial-off-the-shelf Cost Estimating Software suite (ACEIT) for unlimited users at a single site. Cost: annually

Self-paced basic model training (101) for up to 5 individuals annually. Cost annually

Self-paced advanced training for up to 5 individuals annually. Cost annually.

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

(Check one and explain below):

_____X____ Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ 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:

ACEIT is a COTS, industry standard program to support acquisition program Lifecycle Cost Estimate (LCCE) modeling. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cost Analysis Division (CAD) developed program cost estimate models for all of AMOs aircraft in ACEIT. This specific software is only offered thru Tecolote.

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):

______X___ Market Research.

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

_______X__ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other. Explain: