A16 Sole Source 1_1.pdf

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $3,500 ($2,000/$2500 for Construction/Services) AND

UP TO $150,000

(See FAR 13.106-1)

Date: February 2, 2021

PR Number: 40521683

Dollar amount:

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost): Purchase of annual maintenance agreement with CIS CAD

2. Brand Name/Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain below):

X_ Only one responsible source.

Urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Include critical delivery or performance dates, and when you became aware of the requirement. Provide a specific statement of the impact on Government operations, financial or otherwise, if the required delivery or performance dates are not met.

_ Other _Brand Name Justification

Explain: Colonial NHP utilizes CIS CAD system in its 24/7 communications center. CIS, is the only company available to maintain and fix issues with their system. Purchase of CIS products or service agreements may go through another seller (such as Tribalco) or through CIS directly, but the any maintenance work on the CIS system must be done by CIS and CIS technicians and analysts.

3. Market Research. Please explain the results or why one was not performed. State whether any other offers were received or anyone expressed interest: CIS is the only company that is capable of performing work on the CIS systems.

JODY AUERBACH Digitally signed by JODY AUERBACH

Date: 2021.03.22 09:47:28 -04'00'

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $3,000 ($2,000/$2500 for Construction/Services AND UP

TO $150,000

(See FAR 13.106-1)

PR Number:

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

(Signature)

Digitally signed by WILLIAM

WILLIAM COLLINS COLLINS

Date: 2021.02.02 10:32:27 -05'00' (Date)

Type or Print Name:

Title: Project Officer

(Signature) (Date)

Type or Print Name:

Contracting Officer

Over $25,000:(if applicable)

(Signature) (Date)

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer