21Q0077 JOFOC FINAL.pdf

JUSTIFICATION

Bureau Enhanced Acquisition Management System

Source Selection Sensitive in accordance with FAR 2.101 and FAR 3.104.

Procurement ID: ePRO-2021- 13628

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SUMMARY

Procurement Title:

ABIS Auto Background Investigation System

Program Office:

Operations: Administrative Operations:

Security

Contracting Officer:

Wright, Peggy (CFPB)

Contract Specialist:

McKay, Crystal (CFPB)

Acquisition Strategy:

Sole Source - SAT or over

Anticipated Award Date: Base and All Options Value:

$336,555.00 (Total Contract Value)

BR Total Amount:

$0.00

Type Of Action:

New Contract/Agreement

Bureau:

CFPB

Contract Type:

Hybrid

Contract Number:

9531CB21F0074

Is it Sole Source?

Yes No

FAR Reference:

8.405-6 (a)(1)(i) (B) – Only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the work

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period (Months):

Number of Option Periods:

Option Period 1 (Months):

Option Period 2 (Months):

Option Period 3 (Months):

Option Period 4 (Months):

COSTS Note: the Base Amount(s) do not update from the Buy Request after the first time they are copied.

If the Base Amount in the BR changes, you may need to manually update it here.

Life-Cycle Estimated Total:

$336,555.00 Base (From Buy Request 1):

$47,170 Note: You may over-ride the base amount(s).

Base (From Buy Request 2):

$38,000 If the background color is yellow, the amount does not match the Buy Request.

Option Year 1 Cost:

$65,654.0

Option Year 2 Cost:

$68,766.0

Option Year 3 Cost:

$57,904

Option Year 4 Cost:

$59,061

FAR 8.4

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR LIMITED SOURCES UNDER THE FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE PROGRAM

This Limited Source Justification has been prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6, Limited Sources, and CFPB-COO-Proc-02-2017, Contract and Legal Reviews, Policy and Procedures.

FSS Contract Number:

Nature/Description of Action: This action is being conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 251, et seq. and 40 U.S.C. 501). This is a limited source action proposed for award.

Type of Action:

New Contract/Agreement

Contract Type:

Hybrid

Description of Supplies/Services:

Display Acq Plan Statement of Need

Identification of the Justification Rationale:

8.405-6 (a)(1)(i) (B) – Only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the work

9531CB21F0074

maintenance and upgrades to the Automated Background Investigation System (ABIS). The maintenance of the system is paramount to keeping the system running with little to no to down time. The system is capable to accepting electronic delivery of background investigation from the Defense Security and Counter-intelligence Agency, to streamline and integrate its various programs and to generate timely metrics to measure the PSO performance. The ABIS system has allowed the PSO to reduce the amount of paper used in the clearance process by becoming paperless and to maintain records electronically as required by the Government Paperwork Elimination Act.

Bureau Enhanced Acquisition Management System - ePRO-2021-13628

Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications:

Description of Market Research and Results:

Display Acq Plan Market Research

Determination of Best Value: GSA has already determined the prices of the schedule contracts are fair and reasonable. Therefore, ordering activities are not required to make a separate determination of fair and reasonable pricing.

Does the order contain a brand name specification?

Yes No

Is an exception permitted by FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(ii)?

Yes No

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Actions Taken to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competition:

CERTIFICATION

Technical/Requirements Official: I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

Contracting Officer: Using the procedures in FAR 8.404(d) and 8.405-2(d), I certify that the above referenced BPA or order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

REVIEWS AND APPROVALS

Senior Program Official(or designee): I concur that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and which form a basis for it, are complete and accurate.

Competition Advocate: I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

SIGNATURES Contract and Legal Reviews Policy

Person Decision Approved Date and Time

Senior Program Official (Only applicable under FAR 8.4)

Approve

Technical/Requirements Official Clear

ApproveHoran, Kathleen (CFPB)

Contracting Officer Clear

ApproveWright, Peggy (CFPB)

Competition Advocate Clear

ApproveColeman, CC (CFPB)

Head of Contracting Activity Approve

The product is not for resale. ABIS was developed for CFPB to specific specification.

Prior market research included GSA and other commercial products. Evaluations of other products to determine best suited for use with the office.

Continue to investigate systems out there to ensure options are reviews. What new systems have come available for similar products.

8/4/2021 5:22:07 PM

8/5/2021 1:38:31 PM

8/27/2021 10:43:46 AM

Senior Procurement Executive

Approve

Justification Signature History Stamp

Source Selection Sensitive in accordance with FAR 2.101 and FAR 3.104.

STATUS

Award Package Routed for Signature

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HISTORY

Created By:

Horan, Kathleen (CFPB)

Creation Date:

3/30/2021

Creation Time:

3:59:52 PM

Last Modified By:

Coleman, CC (CFPB)

Last Modified Date:

8/27/2021

Last Modified Time:

10:43:50 AM

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||Competition Advocate Coleman, CC (CFPB)has Approved 2021-08-27T10:43:46 ||CO Wright, Peggy (CFPB)has Approved 2021-08-05T13:38:31 ||Technical Requirements Offical Horan, Kathleen (CFPB)has Approved 2021-08-04T17:22:07 ||||||