A15 Sole Source 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-25-WA-0053 Estimated total mount:

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:

To Provide internet and television for the multiple locations located with in the Washington Division Area Of Responsibility (AOR).

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:

Comcast understands the DEA policies and procedures. They have been very helpful and responsive when issues arise. The division office has had service from other sources, however has encountered issues such as poor reception and slow response times. Comcast is the only provider that offers services in all AOR's for the division (DC, Virginia, and Maryland) to include rural areas. Other providers have limited services in the rural areas. The service also requires support to modems used in the field for operational purposes.

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

Offices have utilized other providers in the past, but they could not provide the service or response that DEA requires to keep up with daily activities. Comcast has successfully provided the required services without issue to the Washington Division, and provides service immediately.Other providers were also researched, but are not available in the rural areas or Virginia and Maryland.

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

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

November 2022