A16__Avid_Single_Source_Justification__PR44035166__3-0034_1.pdf

FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

1. Description of Need

3. Other Capable Sources

2. Market Research Conducted

Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).

Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank.

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

(UNDER SAT)

JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

Acquisitions Operations

4. Barriers to Competition

5. Contractor's Qualifications

6. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

7. Recommendation and Certification by Program Office

Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Program / Project Officer

8. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: Under SAT

Based on the above justification, I hereby certify and approve the use of sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 for this purchase.

Contracting Officer

Text3: AVID Technology, Inc. is the only manufacturer to provide the technical assistance and support for our Avid equipment. They are the sole owner of the proprietary software and hardware used within our Avid video editing systems and the manufacturer of the products we are using.

(Describe the actions taken to locate other capable sources or brands. List any sources that expressed in writing an interest in the procurement.)

Text2: No other market research was performed due to the following: The proposed manufacturer for this purchase is Avid Technology, Inc., which is uniquely qualified due to the following reason: AVID Technology, Inc. is the only manufacturer to provide the technical assistance and support for our Avid equipment. They are the sole owner of the proprietary software and hardware used within our Avid video editing systems and the manufacturer of the products we are using.

(Describe the market research conducted or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.)

Text1: Brand Name Justification: Avid Media Composer is used for editing video's using the Avid video editing systems. This software supports national USFWS and DOI level projects, like the 250th celebration film and other notable projects. This perpetual license will support editing in the future for national level video projects. We have used this software for 30 years and have existing Avid projects in progress.

(Describe the requirement and any special circumstances pertaining to this acquisition.)

Text4: AVID Technology, Inc. is the only manufacturer to provide the technical assistance and support for our Avid equipment. They are the sole owner of the proprietary software and hardware used within our Avid video editing systems and the manufacturer of the products we are using.

(Describe the actions taken to overcome barriers to competition for any subsequent acquisitions.)

Text6: AVID Technology, Inc. is the only manufacturer to provide the technical assistance and support for our Avid equipment. They are the sole owner of the proprietary software and hardware used within our Avid video editing systems and the manufacturer of the products we are using.

(Include a statement by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable and provide the basis used for this determination. Examples may include the results of the restricted competition, comparison of proposed costs/prices with costs/prices for similar supplies or services, commercial price lists, prior acquisition history, etc.)

Text5: AVID Technology, Inc. is the sole owner of the proprietary software and hardware used within our Avid video editing systems and the manufacturer of the products we are using.

(Provide a description to demonstrate, based on the proposed contractor's qualifications or the nature of the procurement, of the reasons for using that exception.)