A15 - Mass Turnpike Authority Sole Source_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:

HQ

Estimated Amount (inclusive of options):

$37,459.20

Delivery Date or Period of Performance:

10-01-2020 to 09-30-2021

Brand Name Only Description:

YES NO

Recurring Requirement:

YES NO

FSS Contract Number (if applicable):

N/A

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

The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is a service contract that assesses and collects the fees for toll road use. This entity administers transponders for toll tracking.

Investigative staff are issued transponders for use while on official government business.

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:

The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is the only entity responsible for the collection of tolls. Mass Turnpike regulates and administers the toll collection program, know as Fast Lane or EZPass.

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

There are no other vendors authorized to collect tolls in the Commonwealth.

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 5410000

Telephone Number

Date

Signature and title of contract specialist

Telephone Number

Signature of contracting officer

Telephone Number

571-362-2942

9/10/2020

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