6 SIGNED REDACTED SF1009-FAR13.106-1(b)SoleSourceJustificationforAcquisitionsUnderSAPv10-18.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

SF 1009 - FAR 13.106-1(b) SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS AT OR BELOW THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

1. Identification of the requesting activity and contracting activity. The requesting activity is the IRS W&I Division’s National Distribution Center and the contracting activity is IRS Southern Region Midstates Section.

2.a A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs. The purpose of this sole source justification is to obtain approval to award an extended warranty contract with Walz Label & Mailing Systems for the service of brand name Hasler Folder Inserter equipment described herein. The period of performance will be for 09/01//2020 to 08/31/2021. See to Shopping Cart No. 5000103682 for a copy of the performance work statement.

2.b Name and business size of the vendor. Walz Label & Mailing Systems (DBA: Walz), Business Size: Small 2.c Requisition No. Shopping Cart No. 5000103682

3. IGCE/Estimated dollar value.

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 proposed contractor’s unique qualifications and the nature of the requisition requires use of the authority cited as follows:

i. The proposed contractor developed and owns the propriety and patented hardware, software and algorithms that are used in these products and support the services specifically required for this requisition; thereby the proposed source has the sole unique technical and other resources required for this requisition;

ii. The Government currently uses the proposed contractor’s brand name product at its National Distribution Center facility. This brand name product supports the Government need for continuity of operations in support of mission critical requirements;

iii. The proposed contractor is the only brand-specific, factory-authorized service provider in the surrounding area.

5. Any other important information.

Procurement history shows the proposed contractor as the sole source to be awarded extended warranty contracts for the Hasler Folder Inserter equipment. (e.g., FY2019 contract number 205AE9-19-P-00224 on 08/05/2019, FY2018 contract number 205AE9- 18-P-00221 on 08/03/2018, FY2017 contract number TIRMS-17-P-00223 on 06/01/2017, et al.)

Proposed Contractor Address/Contact Information:

Walz Label & Mailing Systems (DBA: Walz) Attn: Nate Walz 624 High Point Lane East Peoria, IL 61611-9329 Email: nwalz@walzeq.com mailto:nwalz@walzeq.com

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6. 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: Patrick Dwyer Date: 07/21/2020

Signature: Patrick T. Dwyer Digitally signed by Patrick T. Dwyer

Date: 2020.07.22 10:13:19 -05'00'

6.b 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 brand-name or source reasonably available for the reasons provided above; therefore precluding competition and supporting the Government’s determination to solicit as a brand-name requirement or solicit and award to the vendor stated in section 2.b.

Name: YVETTE TERRELL Date: 8/10/2020

Signature: