A.13. SAP-Sole-Source-Procurement CO signed 15Jul2026.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (OPEN MARKET OR GSA)

UNDER $350,000

Sole source acquisitions may be used on a limited basis and only when the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)/Program Official has provided sufficient justification and the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances warrant such action. The content for a justification must contain detailed facts and rationale to justify the sole source acquisition. Soliciting from a single source must be done in accordance with FAR 12.102 or 8.401 (GSAR 538.7104-3). At a minimum, the following information must be included:

Identification of Program Office, Contracting Activity, and Proposed Requirement, Justification and Program Office Certification:

A. Program Office:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

NCCDPHP/DASH/OD

4770 Buford Hwy.

Chamblee Campus Bldg. 107 Room 6204 MS S107-6 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GA 30341

B. Contracting Activity:

Office of Financial Resources Office of Acquisition Services

C. Identification of Requirement:

1. Nature of Action to be Approved by Contracting Officer:

a. Sole source acquisition of: Journal of Adolescent Health

OR

b. Competitive acquisition of brand name only items: Click here to enter text.

c. Procurement Request (PR) Number (if available): 000HCLL1-2026-99194

2. Proposed Vendor and Estimated Procurement Amount (if available):

a. Proposed Vendor: Elsevier Inc

b. Estimated Procurement Amount: $40,000.00

3. Is the requirement on GSA Schedule? ☐ Yes ☒ No

Rev. 5/28/26

If yes, provide schedule number: Click here to enter text.

D. Justification:

1. The justification for this non-competitive action is: (NOTE: Must select only ONE of the listed justifications for other than full and open competition and fully support the justification in the following paragraphs. Please delete this note prior to submitting the justification.)

☒ In accordance with FAR 12.102, “only one source is available” in accordance with 41

USC 1901:

Only one source available X A brand-name product or service being required without allowing “equal” products

The need for compatibility with existing systems, equipment, software, licenses, warranties, or support arrangements

Unusual urgency Exclusive licensing or proprietary rights Continuity of operations Other: [briefly describe]

☐ In accordance with GSAM 538.7104-3 as required in FAR 8.401(b) I hereby determine that the circumstances of this acquisition deems only one source reasonably capable of providing this requirement on the basis that:

The need is of such unusual urgency that following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling that need;

Only one source is capable of providing the products, services, or solution required at the level of quality required because the products, services, or solutions are unique or highly specialized;

The order should be issued on a sole source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an FSS order already issued on a competitive basis;

It is necessary to place the order with a particular FSS contractor to satisfy a minimum guarantee established in the FSS BPA; or

A law expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source.

Other: [briefly describe]

2. Market Research Conducted:

Elsevier is the only publisher that can develop and publish the Journal of Adolescent Health, given that it is the exclusive publisher of that specific journal. DASH wanted to produce a supplement of Journal of Adolescent Health because it is a premier scientific journal in adolescent health, with a multidisciplinary audience inclusive of public health and education professionals as well has health care providers. It is specifically committed to improving the health and well-being of adolescents. It is a top-ranked journal in pediatrics; public, environmental, and occupational health; and developmental psychology according to Journal Citation Reports 2025. It’s impact factor is 3.957, indicative of it’s extensive reach and influence. Elsevier is the exclusive publisher of Journal of Adolescent Health and the only vendor who is capable of publishing a JAH supplement.

3. Facts supporting sole source procurement: What can this product/service do that other products/services cannot do? Include description of other products/services considered and why they did not meet the need.

The program office conducted a search to identify the publisher of Journal of Adolescent Health.

Elsevier is the only publisher who can produce this journal.

E. Program Office Certification:

I have reviewed this sole source justification and certify the justification is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Center/Institute/Office COR/Program Official Name: Toni Fleming, Program Specialist

Center/Institute/Office COR/Program Official Signature/Date

F. Contracting Office Certification:

I have fully relied on the information provided herein and hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Contracting Officer Name: Sheena Delaine

Contracting Officer Signature/Date