1.5.1-SSJ Redacted- GetData FEX Training & License.pdf

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN

COMMERCIAL ITEMS EXCEEDING SAT, INCLUDING BRAND NAME

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

The Contracting Officer determined that the anticipated price(s) will be fair and reasonable based on market research and historical pricing found on similar previous purchases. The Contracting Officer may also base the determination on: current price lists, catalogs, advertisements, comparison with similar items in a related industry; the Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge of the item being purchased; the independent Government estimate (IGE), and/or any other reasonable basis to determine that the price at the time of award represents the overall best value for the government and is fair and reasonable.

8. Description of market research.

Market research was conducted by C3 and OAQ from November 1, 2024 – January 17, 2025.

It was found that this requirement was acquired previously on 70CMSD24P00000038, 70CMSD23P00000050, and 70CMSD22P00000050, all as sole source procurements from GetData.

C3 conducted research to find if there was any other training that could meet their requirement. It was found that the only training that will meet the requirement is GetData’s

(See Section 5 of this justification). has been validated by the HSI CFP as being compatible with all examinations and certifications currently in use by agents nationwide. As part of the training, it is required that the GetData training be provided to meet the requirement for certification. This will give the participants the same certification that existing Computer Forensics Agents (CFAs) hold to enable them to assist the HSI CFAs with forensics analysis during investigations.

GetData provided a sole source letter stating that they are the sole developer and provider of the training and do not have any resellers or authorized distributors. The Contracting Officer posted a notice of intent to solicit from a single source on SAM.gov on January 14, 2025, with a closing date of January 17, 2025. No parties expressed interest.

9. Any other facts supporting the justification.

Not applicable.

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

A notice of intent to solicit from a single source was posted on SAM.gov by the Contracting Officer on January 14, 2025, with a closing date of January 17, 2025. No parties expressed interest.

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.

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HSI C3 will continue to monitor the market for new entrants, authorized distributors and resellers, and products into the field that can meet the requirement.

12. DHS intends to post a redacted version of the requirement pursuant to FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii) and 6.305(a).

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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’s Certification and Approval.

I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Date

MICHELLE E LEVINE Digitally signed by MICHELLE E LEVINE Date: 2025.01.15 08:52:26 -06'00'