SOLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION_UNDER_$150K_-_Alarm_Monitoring_Services_Signed.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (i.e. < $150,000)

1. Describe the supply or service to be acquired and the total estimated dollar value:

2. List the proposed vendor/contractor (name, contact, and phone number) and describe the unique knowledge or capabilities of the proposed vendor/contractor: (e.g. your explanation should provide the rationale for using the recommended product to be purchased from a specific vendor/contractor. The justification must clearly explain what is unique about the technical features of the product and/or if the identical product is required to maintain continuity of research data).

3. FAR Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

4. Certification:

I hereby certify that the data provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed/Printed Name and Signature of Technical Representative Date

5. CO Certification:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement/contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, to the best of my knowledge the quoted price is fair and reasonable (see market research supporting documentation in the order file).

Contracting Officer Date

Reviewed By:

Business Service Center (Team Lead/Chief) Date

Text1: Firm-fixed price purchase order for Intrusion alarm monitoring services at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) for one year.

Estimated Price: $11,500.00 Text2: Protective Security Inc.

POC: David Smith Ph. 301 459-9191

The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center requires 24 hour monitoring services for intrusion alarm systems located at various buildings and laboratories. Currently, BARC is investigating replacing the current systems however due to the critical nature of this service which requires continuation without interruption, the proposed source provided these services under PO #AG-3K06-12-0056 and it is urgent and compelling to have them continue while BARC considers new systems.