FAR_13.106(b)_Sole_Source_Justification_for_Acquisitions_under_the_SAT_(TSF_1009)_Redacted.pdf

FAR 13.106(b) SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Treasury Standard Form – 1009 (Rev 10/16)

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1013.106(b)

A. FINDINGS.

1. Identification of the requesting and contracting activity.

Requiring Activity: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Workplace Services

Contracting Activity: U.S. Department of the Treasury, OCC, Acquisition Management

2.a A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

The OCC requires a contractor capable of providing the necessary support in configuration, installation, and replacement of audio visual (AV) technology equipment for the Northeastern District Office (NEDO). This request includes diagnostics, replacement of end of life audio and video technology equipment along with the integration of the full system into the Crestron operating platform. The period of performance shall be 60 calendar days from the date of award. The list of brand name products including part number is maintained in the Delivery Order file and will be included with the Request for Quotation.

2.b Name of the Vendor. TBD 2.c Requisition No. TBD

3. Estimated dollar value of the acquisition. (portion that is brand name) 4.a Identification of the circumstances that preclude competition (Check the appropriate box that applies).

Urgency.

Exclusive licensing agreements.

Brand-name.

Industrial mobilization.

Other

4.b Supporting information and facts (i.e. the details surrounding the requirement that supports the selection made in 4.a).

The listed equipment and related supplies have been tested, vetted, and proven to interface effortlessly with the existing Government supplied equipment and infrastructure. These items have been white listed by the OCC cybersecurity division.

Any substitution to the equipment listed may result in implementation delays due to stress and penetration test needs. This equipment is critical for daily usage by high echelon organizers and participants. Crestron brand items have proprietary coding that is needed to operate, control, and monitor the Audio Visual LAN subnet system.

5. Any other information. None.

Treasury Standard Form – 1009 (Rev 10/16)

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1013.106(b)

A. Certifications and Approvals.

6.a Program Office Certification (Requiring Activity). I hereby certify that the supporting information and data provided and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Michael A. Upshur

Signature: ______________________ 6.b Small Business Specialist Determination (Contracting Activity) [applicable only if the vendor is not a small business]. I have reviewed this justification for an exception to competition, including any attached documentation, if applicable, and concur / do not concur with the findings.

Name: _________________________

Signature: ______________________ 6.c Contracting Officer Approval. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as a warranted contracting officer, I hereby determine that the circumstances of the acquisition make only one source reasonably available for the reasons indicated above; therefore precluding competition and supporting the Government’s determination to solicit and award to the vendor stated herein.

Name: Laura A. Baker

Signature: ______________________

Michael A.

Upshur

Digitally signed by Michael A. Upshur Date: 2019.08.02 09:44:58 -04'00'

Laura A.

Baker

Digitally signed by Laura A. Baker Date: 2019.07.23 13:12:15 -04'00'