A15 Sole Source Justification Comcast.pdf
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- Cable TV, Voice, and Internet Services
- Solicitation number
- D-26-SE-0030
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Department of Justice
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This is a Sole Source Documentation form for a federal purchase order under FAR Part 13, covering acquisitions between $10,000 and $250,000 that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable.
The procurement seeks Cable TV, Voice, Internet, and Static IP Services for the Seattle Field Division in Washington and Oregon to support the Drug Enforcement Administration's day-to-day operations. The estimated total contract amount is $38,999.52 with a recurring requirement. The period of performance extends from October 10, 2026 to October 25, 2027. The contracting officer determined that only one source (Comcast) is reasonably available because the Seattle Field Division buildings within the Washington and Oregon areas of responsibility have been previously wired exclusively for Comcast Cable Internet and are incompatible with other vendors. Additionally, several leased buildings cannot be rewired without DEA expense, and lessors have specifically prohibited rewiring or modifications to add internet services from alternative vendors. Market research concluded that while Comcast offers open market and GSA pricing, GSA pricing for these specific service needs would nearly double current service costs, making it economically disadvantageous. The contracting officer certifies that the order will not be placed unless the price is determined to be fair and reasonable. The documentation was signed by customer representative Marla Rodriguez, contract specialist Donita Hood, and contracting officer Ryan Burke.
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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: Estimated total amount: Recurring Requirement: YES NO
Delivery Date: Period of Performance:
Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:
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:
Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:
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 Telephone Number Date
Signature and title of contract specialist Office Code Telephone Number Date
Signature of contracting officer Office Code Telephone Number Date 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
| sole source acquis: On | |
| brandname: Off | |
| DAC Number: D-26-SE-0030/EF-544428 | |
| Est mated tota amount: $38,999.52 | |
| Delivery Date Per od of Performance: 10-10-2026 to 10-25-2027 | |
| undefined: Off | |
| undefined_2: On | |
| Br ef descr pt on of suppl es or serv ces required and the intended use: Cable TV, Voice, Internet & Static IP Services for the Seattle Field Division, Washington and Oregon AOR's day to day operations. | |
| Summary of the facts and c rcumstances that support the determination that only one source is reasonably available to supply the required suppl es or serv ces or only the spec f ed brandname tems can sat sfy the Government s need: The Seattle Field Division has several buildings within the Washington and Oregon AORs, which have been previously wired for Comcast Cable Internet, and are not compatible with any other vendor in the area. On several different occasions, our offices have attempted to rewire our location, however, the buildings are not DEA owned but leased. The lessor will not authorize any rewiring or modifications to their facilities for additional internet capability, even at DEA's Expense. The 17 floor building, of which 4 floors are occupied by DEA, are also not able to add additional lines for internet with another vendor, as the lessor has specifically prohibited this option, as well. | |
| only the spec: Off | |
| Descr be in detai any market research conducted Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest: Market research concluded, Comcast offers open market and GSA pricing, however GSA pricing for our service needs is not advantageous to the government, awarding the contract to this vendor through a GSA contract would nearly double current service costs. | |
| Only one source is deemed to be reasonably avai: On | |
| Only the spec: Off | |
| The Contract: On | |
| S gnature and t tle of customer: | |
| Off ce Code SE: | |
| Telephone Number: | |
| Date: | |
| S gnature and t t e of contract spec alist: | |
| Off ce Code: | |
| Date_2: | |
| S gnature of contract ng off cer: | |
| Off ce Code HQ: | |
| Date_3: | |
| Date1_af_date: | |
| Telephone Number_2: | |
| 2026-06-24T08:38:22-0700 | |
| MARLA RODRIGUEZ |
| 2026-09-15T08:14:09-0400 | |
| RYAN BURKE |
| only one source is reasonably available to supply the required: On | |
| Check Box2: Yes | |
| 2026-09-14T11:40:30-0400 | |
| DONITA HOOD (Affiliate) |
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