A06-JOFOC_Redacted.pdf

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition

FAR PART - 6.3

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition.

Contracting Activity Customer Agency

U.S. Department of Labor U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Senior Procurement Executive Office of the Assistant Secretary for Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration Administration and Management (OASAM) and Management (OASAM) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy 200 Constitution Avenue 200 Constitution Avenue Room S-4307 Room S-2312 Washington, DC 20210 Washington, DC 20210

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

The Haver Analytics service is needed to provide quick and flexible access to timely economic information regarding the U.S. economy, states, and local areas (i.e., cities, counties, metropolitan areas), as well as other countries. The data in the Haver Analytics database is uniquely comprehensive, detailed, and accessible. The Haver Analytics database combines international, national, state, and local economic information from a variety of public and private proprietary sources not available in one package from any other service. The Haver database service provides greater detail in terms of local jurisdictions covered (cities, counties, regions) than any other source available. The Haver service provides more efficient and flexible access through its internet portal than any other source. Access by an unlimited number of users of the same account is provided and the information can be accessed from any internet-connected computer anywhere.

The period of performance is September 30, 2024 through September 29, 2025 with two 12-month option periods.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs (including the estimated value including all options).

In accordance with OASP’s Operating Plan, OASP prepares briefing papers, which often require access to time series data. In addition, OASP and CHECO prepare data compilations and analyses with respect to long- and short-term economic trends on an ad-hoc, rapid-response basis. Also, OASP utilizes labor force and other economic data to effectively and appropriately respond to public correspondence addressed to the President, the Secretary, and other senior officials. The Haver Analytics service has been found to be a uniquely useful and efficient tool for providing the information needed. The alternative would entail compiling information from a variety of sources, which would be inefficient in terms of both time and labor resources.

Estimated Value — The estimated value of the services needed is as follows:

Performance Period Dollar Amount Base Period Option Period 1 Option Period 2 Total Estimated Value

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

The Statutory Authority for this requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1) - Only One Responsible Source. The supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or, the nature of the acquisition, requires use of the authority cited.

The Haver Analytics service is unique in terms of the breadth of information from a variety of public and private sources that is combined in a single report. In addition to standard data items such as unemployment rates and employment by industry, the information includes information combined from private consultant reports, news media reports and other sources that would not be otherwise available or that would be costly and time consuming to acquire. The Haver reports provide a standard format for information that enables summaries to be presented in a familiar and useful way for the officials who rely on them. Access to the Haver Analytics information by an unlimited number of users and through the Internet adds an important dimension of flexibility that is needed to respond quickly to official information needs.

6. A description of the efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was, or will be, publicized as required by FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under Subpart 5.202 applies.

Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 on the General Services Administration (GSA) schedule and National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) to see if any small businesses were capable of providing the necessary requirements.

GSA: A search on GSA eBuy resulted in no matches of the Haver Analytics services.

NASA SEWP: An inquiry on NASA SEWP resulted in no matches to the Haver Analytic Services.

Therefore, this requirement will be solicited on a sole source basis via open market to Haver Analytics, Inc. as there is no other known source that provides the subscription services. Haver Analytics is a small business.

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer will make a determination of fair and reasonableness prior to award.

8. A description of the market research conducted (see FAR Part 10) and the results or, a statement of the reason(s) market research was not conducted.

Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 on the General Services Administration (GSA) schedule and National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) to see if any small businesses were capable of providing the necessary requirements.

As a result, no sources were found on GSA or NASA SEWP that provided these services.

9. Any other pertinent facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as:

N/A

10. Include a listing of the sources, if any, that expressed (in writing) an interest in the acquisition.

No sources have expressed a written interest in this acquisition.

11. Include a statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is required.

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Policy (OASP) will monitor industry to identify any new sources are available to meet the needs of Analytical Economic Databases that can provide for unlimited access to users under one account for future requirements.

12. Signature blocks:

The program/technical official further certifies that no conflict of interest exists in awarding a sole source contract to the contractor identified herein.

Technical certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: _____________________________

Title: Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Contracting officer certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: _____________________________

Title: Contracting Officer