26Q0038 - Justification.pdf

JUSTIFICATION

Bureau Enhanced Acquisition Management System

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

Procurement ID: ePRO-2026- 17127

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SUMMARY

Procurement Title:

ABIS - Maintenance & Support

Program Office:

Operations: Administrative Operations:

Security

Contracting Officer:

McKay, Crystal (CFPB)

Contract Specialist:

McKay, Crystal (CFPB)

Acquisition Strategy:

Call/TO off existing Vehicle – single vendor (no competition) – SAT or over

Anticipated Award Date:

Base and All Options Value:

$1,152,239.62 (Total Contract Value)

BR Total Amount:

$0.00

Type Of Action:

New Contract/Agreement

Bureau:

CFPB

Contract Type:

Firm Fixed Price

Contract Number:

9531CB26F0047

Is it Sole Source?

Yes No

FAR Reference:

8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) - Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required

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.

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Life-Cycle Estimated Total:

$1,152,239.62

Base (From Buy Request 1):

$217,029.6 Note: You may over-ride the base amount(s).

Base (From Buy Request 2):

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Option Year 1 Cost:

$223,540.49

Option Year 2 Cost:

$230,246.7 Option Year 3 Cost:

$237,154.1 Option Year 4 Cost:

$244,268.73

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.

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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:

Firm Fixed Price

Description of Supplies/Services:

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Justification/explanation for increased Funding:

CFPB currently utilizes ABIS to support the agencies Personnel Security Program. The requested funding reflects increased level of support necessary to sustain and enhance the existing ABIS environment and maintain alignment with evolving federal personnel vetting requirements and government modernization initiatives.

This level of effort will support continued systems maintenance, enhancements, integrations, testing, reporting capabilities, and specialized technical support necessary to ensure ABIS remains secure, reliable and capable of supporting CFPB's current and future personnel security requirements.

Identification of the Justification Rationale:

8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) - Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.

Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications:

DataSource possesses specialized knowledge, experience, and expertise supporting CFPB's existing and highly customized ABIS environment and associated personnel security processes. This institutional knowledge provides continuity of operations and supports the efficient implementation of system enhancements and evolving federal personnel vetting requirements. DataSource's established familiarity with the existing environment and its operational requirements uniquely positions them to provide the required services at the level and quality necessary to support CFPB's personnel security mission.

This product is not available through resellers. DataSource is only provider of this proprietary product.

Description of Market Research and Results:

Display Acq Plan Market Research

The Program Office continues to evaluate other products as they become available. This evaluation continues to prove that ABIS is the system/product that continues to best meet the Bureau's needs.

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

Actions Taken to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competition:

The Program Office continues to evaluate other products as they become available.

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.

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REVIEWS AND APPROVALS

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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.

SIGNATURES Contract and Legal Reviews Policy

Person Decision Approved Date and Time

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Technical/Requirements Official Clear

Approve 2026-08-20T11:34:31

Contracting Officer Clear

Approve 2026-08-20T11:20:33

McKay, Crystal (CFPB)

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Justification Signature History Stamp ||Technical Requirements Offical Gourley, Stephanie (CFPB)has Approved 2026-08-20T11:34:31 ||CO McKay, Crystal (CFPB)has Approved 2026-08-20T11:20:33 ||||

STATUS

Award Package Routed for Signature

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HISTORY

Created By:

Gourley, Stephanie

(CFPB)

Creation Date:

5/27/2026 Creation Time:

2026-05-27T14:01:06 Last Modified By:

Lancellotti, Shannen (CFPB) Last Modified Date:

8/28/2026

Last Modified Time:

2026-08-28T07:44:31

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