A15 Sole Source Documentation under SAT_FAR PART 13 s.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: DAC D-24-EL-0081 Estimated total amount:

$29,808.00

Recurring Requirement: YES NO

Delivery Date: Period of Performance: 10/01/2024 THROUGH 09/30/2025

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

The Callyo system is a mobile bug and voice/text covert recording system. The system consists of monthly standard service, 20 VIP/bug/lines, a storage device to store all recorded conversations with unlimited usage accounts. This hardware/software service will be used to intercept audio and text telephonic communications in support of undercover operations as well as conduct live monitoring of undercover operations.

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:

The Callyo system is the sole source vendor for the Callyo system and related services and accessories. Callyo has several patents on file virtual investigative phones, mobile bugs and 3-way controlled calls, The El Paso Division acquired the services of similar company which does not offer the flexibility that the Callyo system does. The other provider requires hardware (Cellular telephones) in order to operate with their system, while the Callyo system is software based and can therefore be easily transferred from one location to the other amongst the outer offices, without the need to physically transport any equipment. There is no other system that can provide as flexible and reliable an intercept solution available for the El Paso Division at this time. the services which the DEA El Paso Division wish to utilize in support of undercover operations. This specialized technology is not available from any other source. The Callyo system is the only tool for the instant provisioning of secure recorded lines for law enforcement investigations.

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

The El Paso Division acquired the services of similar company which does not offer the flexibility that the Callyo system does. The other provider requires hardware (Cellular telephones) in order to operate with their system, while the Callyo system is software based and can therefore be easily transferred from one location to the other amongst the outer offices, without the need to physically transport any equipment. There is no other system that can provide as flexible and reliable an intercept solution available for the El Paso Division at this time.

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).

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

November 2022

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 Beverly A. Haskett, Accountant

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M7

Telephone Number

5713246491

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Signature and title of contract specialist

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Signature of contracting officer

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