A02 - LSJ 24-063 - PTT FIRSTNET FINAL1_Redacted__.pdf
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- 24-063
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This document is a Justification for Limited Source Procurement related to a contract for Push-To-Talk (PTT) services on the FirstNet network. The contract is being awarded to AT&T Mobility, LLC under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), as AT&T's FirstNet services are deemed unique and specialized. The estimated dollar value of the contract is unknown.
The key details are:
- The requirement is for PTT services on the FirstNet network, which utilizes Band 14 spectrum to provide priority and preemption for eligible users.
- Market research was conducted, but no other vendors were found capable of providing the required level of service and integration with FirstNet.
- The contract will be awarded on a sole source basis to AT&T Mobility, LLC under their existing GSA contract 47QTCA19D00MV.
- The contracting agency is the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal.
- The goal is to increase competition for future requirements through continued market research.
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CUI/SP-PROCURE
Control No: 24-063 Contractor: AT&T Mobility, LLC.
Supply/Service: Push-To-Talk (PTT) FirstNet Est Dollar Value:
JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT
FOR LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
Supply/Service: Push-To-Talk (PTT) FirstNet
Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B)
Prepared by: Brittany A. Turner Contract Specialist brittany.a.turner32.civ@army.mil
Contracting Officer: Ward R. Robinson Contracting Officer ward.n.robinson.civ@army.mil
Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support limiting competition.
Controlled by: Army Controlled by: ACCRI-TGD CUI Category: SSEL Distribution Statement or LDC: B
Contractor: AT&T Mobility, LLC.
Supply/Service: Push-To-Talk (PTT) FirstNet
4. Authority Cited: FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B). Only source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.
5. Reason for Authority Cited:
In 2012, the FirstNet Authority was established by a Congressional directive within Public Law 112-96, Title VI, Sec 6202.
FirstNet is unique in that it utilizes Band 14 spectrum to provide unlimited data, priority, and network preemption to eligible users.
Contractor: AT&T Mobility, LLC.
Supply/Service: Push-To-Talk (PTT) FirstNet
6. Market Research: USMA CIO/G6 conducted market research in through SorceForge, which is an industry market research tool to review industry wide evaluations of similar type or products to determine adaptability and integration. After reviewing the market research, the industry experts provided that could be reviewed against AT&T FirstNet.
USMA CIO/G6 also researched web resources and government databases on to include Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions and GSA, and found FirstNet was available through AT&T’s GSA contract 47QTCA19D00MV.
7. Actions to Increase Competition: The Government will work to increase competition for follow-on requirements by conducting market research to determine whether the marketplace has changed that will allow for competition.
a. Procurement History
Contract: W519TC-23-F-2606 Contractor: AT&T
Competitive Status: Sole Source Authority: FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B)
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