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D. Justification:

1. The justification for this non-competitive action is (choose only one):

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “only one source [is] reasonably available” which states that, “For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). (ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name.”

Urgency Exclusive licensing agreements/Proprietary data Brand name required Industrial mobilization Other (compatibility, space issues, continuity, compatibility, etc.)

In accordance with FAR 8.405-6 “Limiting Sources” which states that, “the only circumstances that may justify the action are – (A) An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; (B) Only one 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; or (C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-up to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.”

Urgency Only One Source Logical Follow Up

2. Other facts supporting sole source procurement:

a. What can this product/service do that other products/services cannot do?

The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) is an open access journal with a global audience specializing in medical advances specific to improving health outcomes of the people on the continent. IJERPH publishes original scientific research on Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health, Occupational Hygiene, Health Economic and Global Health Research topics affecting the health of populations around the world due to COVID19. The journal IJERPH is a peer-reviewed publication with services to support the publication process including print and online access.

b. What other products/services were considered and why did they not meet the need?

Other alternatives were not considered because the essential support that IJERPH will provide in compiling the scientific manuscripts, in print and online, is the most appropriate open source, peer- reviewed journal specific to public health research.

3. Program Office efforts to seek potential offerors:

Market research was not conducted for the reasons stated above. These topics are COVID 19 related, the journal is Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH), and is available globally through open access publishing. This is essential in reaching a global audience, to ensure the latest research on pandemic, which is a topic of the manuscripts gathered for the publication..

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/Title:

Center/Institute/Office COR/Program Official Signature:

Certification 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:

Contracting Officer Signature:

Certification Date:

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