Att_2-Sole_Source_Determination_Not_Exceeding_SAT_Redacted.pdf

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 2.0 October 2020

Date: July , 2025 PR Number: 20152212_______

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

This requirement is to procure one hundred ten (110) software licenses/applications of aeronautical flight charts (Jeppesen charts) for use on electric flight bags (EFB). The charts illustrate flights maps and routes and must be used when operating an aircraft to ensure the correct flight path. The charts will be disseminated for use by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) aircrews on all aircraft expect for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The estimated cost is

2. Sole Source Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

___X____ Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

These charts are only available from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Boeing Digital Solutions. Boeing acquired Jeppesen who originally developed all the navigational charts. There are no other charts available to meet the capabilities and requirements of the government.

This application offers comprehensive and total coverage Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) providing navigational charts, aviation weather, flight planning, approach plates, departure procedures, airport information, flight filing, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations, and many other necessary aviation tools operated in the EFB.

The salient characteristics from Jeppesen Charts provide the technical specifications required to maintain safe and efficient flight information on the aircraft and for mission planning.

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

_________ Market Research.

____X___ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 2.0 October 2020

____X_____ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other. Explain:

The price will be determined fair and reasonable compared to the IGCE. It will also be reviewed against proposed rates from a previous purchase.

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination, is accurate and complete.

, 2025________ Technical Representative/COR Date

5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Contracting Officer Date