A15 - 2021 ATT IPFlex and IPToll Free solesource redact.pdf

LIMITED SOURCES DOCUMENTATION (DEC 2018)

Required for Limited Source Acquisitions Over $10,000 but not Exceeding $250,000

Acquisitions that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 13.106-3(b) for open market purchase orders or FAR 8.405-6(f) for Federal Supply Schedule (GSA) orders. Limited source documentation is required in the following circumstances: (1) when soliciting fewer than the minimum number of sources (at least three sources) required by FAR 13.104(b), 8.405-1(c), or 8.405-2(c)(2), whichever is applicable; and (2) when using brand name only specifications.

This template may be used for the documentation described in FAR 8.405-6(b)(2)(i) or 13.106-1(b)(1). The customer shall provide the following information:

Purchase Request Number:

Estimated Amount (inclusive of options):

$140,000.00

Delivery Date or Period of Performance:

10/12/21

Brand Name Only Description:

YES NO

Recurring Requirement:

YES NO

FSS Contract Number (if applicable):

Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

AT&T IPFlex and IPToll Free service for use with the RSN and CSOS call center operations.

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, and any justification that no other supplies or services can be used or that urgent and compelling circumstances exist – include all critical delivery or performance dates and impact to the government if dates are not met:

IPToll Free and IPFlex servics are currently in use and changing the service would require significant resources and call center downtime. The Agency has already committed in excess of 52 weeks to integrate the IPFlex service into the network solution and the anticipated time required to integrate a new brand of service would incur unacceptable delays and add risk to the performance of the network and cut services to Diversion Registrants.

Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:

Research was conducted to replace the legacy IVR system and it determined the use of an IPFlex data service with IPToll Free service provided significant benefits. The IPFlex service permitted much greater flexibility and scalability of service. Future remote locaions could be added without major changes in architecture.

The order was placed on the already competed Networx contract but it could not be fulfilled because DOJ did not have a CLIM for all of the requested Services.

Conversations with the DAR confirmed the DOJ findings.

The vendor provided a Networx equivalent quote. The price mirrors those on the competed Neworx contract.

The Contracting Officer hereby certifies that:

A. Only one source is reasonably available;

B. An order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is determined to be fair and reasonable; and C. If brand name specifications are used for the basis of this determination and the acquisition exceeds $25,000, this Limited Source

Documentation will be made available together with the solicitation in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (FedBizOpps) in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), on GSA e-Buy in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(d), or on the NASA SEWP V Quote Request Tool pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 11302(e).

Signature and title of customer

Office Code

TQD

Telephone Number

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