4.5.3-2 - JA OTFOC - Airship - Rev1 - CO Signed-1 - Redacted.pdf

OPOAM 3013.501(a)(1)(ii) Sole Source Justification (SSJ)

Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items supporting Procurements Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5, including Brand Name Only Revision 1: September 20, 2021

Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items supporting Procurements Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5, including Brand Name Only SSJ No.: XXX-XX Rev. 6/2021 use of a law enforcement (LE) centric video management equipment and software that are directly compatible with the ICE system. These interconnected systems at ICE and USBP, have proven to provide an unparalleled level of shared situational awareness, officer safety, and results in interdiction and evidential documentation.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

A notice will be published to the Government Point of Entry, www.SAM.gov (Contract Opportunities) as required by FAR 13.501 and 6.303-2.

7. Determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Since this requirement is proposed as a Sole Source action, competition cannot be used to make a determination of pricing fair-and-reasonable. Instead, a comparison of the customer’s Independent Government Cost Estimate with pricing received from JDL Digital Systems dba Airship and by price comparison to previous orders (HSBP1017P00633 & 70B03C20P00000457) will be utilized in place of competition.

8. Description of market research.

Market Research was completed through a variety of mechanisms to include GSA, the NASA- SEWP Technical Investigative Surveillance Equipment II (TechOps II) contract, and in the open market online. Additionally, San Diego Sector previously procured like products and/or services directly from JDL Digital Systems dba Airship under #HSBP1017P00633 and #70B03C20P00000457; these contracts were reviewed as part of market research activities.

Based upon the the totality of market research, it’s been determined that JDL Digital Systems dba Airship is the only suitable option for procurement when considering the entirety of the requirements.

9. Any other facts supporting the justification.

As supported by the foregoing information, this purchase is not suitable for full and open competition. USBP's full requirement is not available through other vendors.

10. A listing of the sources, if any that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

JDL Digital Systems dba Airship.

Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items supporting Procurements Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5, including Brand Name Only Revision 1: September 20, 2021

Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items supporting Procurements Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5, including Brand Name Only SSJ No.: XXX-XX Rev. 6/2021

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for supplies or services required.

USBP is working to build new and/or expand existing DHS strategic sourcing contract vehicle(s) in ways that can support equipment, parts, and software requirements such as those outlined in the Statement of Work.

12. Posting Requirement.

CBP intends to post a special notice of Sole Source action pursuant to FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii) and 6.305(a).

13. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification.

I certify this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.

Technical Representative/COR Date

14. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval*

Contracting Officer Date Not exceeding $750K

*Note: In accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i), for contracts exceeding the SAT but not exceeding $750,000, the contracting officer’s certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the ordering activity contracting officer’s knowledge and belief will serve as approval.

15. Approval:

9/24/2021

9/24/2021

DONNA R

MCMULLEN

Digitally signed by

DONNA R MCMULLEN

Date: 2021.09.24 18:45:11 -04'00'

Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items supporting Procurements Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5, including Brand Name Only Revision 1: September 20, 2021

Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items supporting Procurements Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5, including Brand Name Only SSJ No.: XXX-XX Rev. 6/2021

Procuring Activity Advocate for Competition Date $750K to not exceeding $15 mil

HCA Date $15 mil to not exceeding $75 mil

HCA approval in addition to that of the Component Competition Advocate is not necessary if the Component Competition Advocate meets the criteria at FAR 6.304(a)(3)(ii).

CPO Date Over $75 mil