A15 Limited Source Justification-SIU127_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Documentation form in accordance with FAR Part 13 for purchase orders exceeding $10,000 but not exceeding $250,000. The procurement is classified as a sole source acquisition for hotel room accommodations supporting participants in SIU Basic Course #127, with a performance period from April 18, 2026 through May 16, 2026.

The contracting officer has determined that only one source—The Comfort Inn Stafford—is reasonably available to satisfy the Government's requirement. The justification cites the hotel's proximity to the DEA Training Academy (0.5 miles away and a 4-minute walk from the Stafford Training Center), which is critical given recent base accessibility changes that require students to arrive early and remain on-site throughout their training. The hotel's location minimizes walking distances to academy facilities and provides proximity to dining and shopping amenities. Market research identified three local hotels, but none possess sufficient available rooms for the SIU student cohort, with specific callouts noting that Quantico-Stafford lacks rooms for 22 double occupancy spaces and Stafford/Quantico hotels lack availability for the required course dates. The contracting officer certifies that the sole source hotel meets the distance requirement to both Quantico and maintains adequate proximity to restaurants and shopping, and that pricing will be verified as fair and reasonable prior to order placement.