70B04C21Q00000047 Attachment 3 Brand Name Justification.pdf

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 2.0 October 2020

Date: 1/14/2021 PR Number: 20124018

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

CBP intends to award a brand name-specific contract to a DSX Access Systems, Inc. (DSX) authorized reseller in accordance with FAR Subpart 13. This requirement is for the maintenance of the existing DSX-brand Physical Access Control System (PACS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and other surveillance equipment previously installed at 12 CBP OIT locations in the Washington DC National Capitol Region.

The anticipated period of performance for this action is for twelve months from 3/17/2021 to 3/16/2022. The estimated value of this acquisition is

2. Sole Source Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

_________ Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

X Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

This requirement is for maintenance of existing DSX software/hardware that was developed by DSX and installed by DSX certified technicians. The existing software/hardware is proprietary and only DSX certified technicians may make the modifications and provide maintenance services. DSX will only provide its equipment to authorized dealers that have DSX certified technicians.

In order to use an alternate source, CBP would have to procure new security systems consisting of hardware, software, and software licenses. The estimated cost of replacing the security systems in all the covered facilities is approximately , which far exceeds the estimated cost of this procurement. Additionally, CBP is currently working on a prospectus to consolidate the existing locations due to leases expiring in the next 1 to 2 years. With the leases expiring soon and the potential for consolidating facilities in the future, there would be no return on investment for CBP were it to switch to a new system at this time.

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2).

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 2.0 October 2020

_ Market Research.

X Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

_ Current price List.

_ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_ Comparison to IGCE.

_ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

X Other. Explain: Price competition can be used to determine price reasonableness, since this is a brand name specific acquisition but there are multiple authorized resellers.

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

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

Date

5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Contracting Officer Date

01/14/2021

1/14/2021