A15 Sole Source Documentation redacted.pdf

November 2022

SOLE SOURCE DOCUMENTATION

FAR PART 13

Purchase Orders 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). A Limited Sources Justification is required when soliciting fewer than three sources per FAR 13.104, or when using brand name descriptions per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). A Limited Sources Justification is not required for brand name or equal procurements. Follow procedures at FAR PART 11.104.

Type of action: sole source acquisition brand-name

DAC Number: D-26-CH-0010 Estimated total Amount:

$0.00

Recurring Requirement: YES NO

Delivery Date: Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 – 09/30/2026

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

This service allows our Agents/TFOs to utilize radio services while conducting case related activities. The radio system is Illinois State owned & operated on the StarCom system.

Summary of the facts and circumstances that support the determination that only one source is reasonably available to supply the required supplies or services, or only the specified brand-name items can satisfy the Government’s need:

STARCOM21 is a groundbreaking public/private partnership with Motorola Solutions envisioned and commissioned by the State to enable seamless, interoperable communications among State, local and federal government users. The network primarily focuses on the daily, two-way radio communication needs of its subscribers, enables enhanced response to disaster and emergency situations and allows the State to effectively address homeland security concerns. **Why is this sole source [details]**

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

The STARCOM21 network is owned and operated by Motorola Solutions and currently serves more than 45,000 subscribers from various State, local and federal government and non-governmental entities. It is a statewide, 700/800 MHz, Project 25-compliant, digital, trunked voice radio network that is open to all public safety and public service agencies in the State of Illinois. Non-State entities must work with Motorola Solutions directly to apply for network access.

The Contracting Officer hereby determines that, due to the circumstances of this procurement:

Only one source is deemed to be reasonably available.

Only the specified brand-name item will satisfy the Government’s need. For orders exceeding $25,000, this Limited Source Justification shall be made available together with the solicitation and posted on the Contract Opportunities page on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1).

The Contracting Officer certifies that an order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is found to be fair and reasonable.

Signature and title of customer

Office Code

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Signature and title of contract specialist

Signature of contracting officer https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_106_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-11#FAR_11_104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-5#FAR_5_101