Brand Name Limited-Sources Justification_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

BRAND NAME LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN

COMMERCIAL ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.5

Requisition Number:

1. Contracting Activity:

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Administration Operations Division, proposes to order vehicles, on behalf the Special Services Division.

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:

This proposed action is for the award of a new contract for the procurement of two (2) Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles in accordance with FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and specifically FAR 13.501 Special Documentation Requirements, where acquisitions conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6, but still requires a justification using the format at FAR 6.303-2.

The action will result in an award of a firm-fixed-price contract for Chevrolet vehicles on a brand-name basis and will be procured under full and open competition. The brand name reference is Chevrolet.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

The Special Services Division (SSD) has a critical need for two (2) black Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles The Chevrolet platforms listed fall in line with the existing fleet to maintain uniformity

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Restricted Competition:

FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The statutory authority for applying the Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items of FAR 13.5 is 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) for restricting competition on this procurement.

Competition is restricted on this procurement for the reasons below

(X) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

( ) Unusual and Compelling Urgency ( ) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or

Expert Services ( ) International Agreement ( ) Authorized or Required by Statute ( ) National Security ( ) Public Interest

5. A description of the Market Research Conducted Among Schedule Holders and the Results, or a

Statement of the Reason for Market Research was not Conducted:

6. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

The contracting officer will use any or a combination of the following techniques for making a fair and reasonable price determination before the award. The anticipated techniques consist of: Comparison of the contractor’s quoted price with historical data for similar services. Request pricing information to the contractor for similar services provided to other agencies or private companies. Request to the original equipment manufacturer any official price list available and compare the quote received with the list prices. Search the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) to identify awards made by contractors and request information from such COs to compare the prices offered.

7. Any Other Facts Supporting the Limited-Sources Justification:

None.

8. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition Before Making Subsequent Acquisitions for the Supplies or Services Required:

None.

9. Requirements Certification:

I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Homeland Security and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.