ATTACHMENT 4 -JA_Redacted.pdf

DLA Contracting Services Office – Philadelphia (DCSO-P) SUBJECT: J&A – Tangible Security ProVisioner (ProV) Software

CUI | Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104

On DATE, posted an Intent-to-Sole-Source notice on FedBizOpps that closed on DATE. No potential sources responded. To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.

7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COST:

As the Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that pricing will be fair and reasonable based on pricing analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. It is anticipated that the Government will use various prices analysis techniques including, but not limited to:1) comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation (reference FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(i); 2) comparison with competitive published price lists (reference FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(iv); and 3) comparison of proposed prices with prices obtained through market research of the same or similar items (reference FAR 15.404- 1(b)(2)(vi), in order to obtain a fair and reasonable price.

8. MARKET RESEARCH:

Based on current market research, dated July 2024, it has been determined that only the aforementioned product and/or product support, Tangible Security ProV, can fully support the Governments need. This requirement is for proprietary products and/or product support and no competitor functional replacement products exist in the market currently to meet the Government's need. The Government will continue to conduct market research to determine if there are changes in the marketplace that would enable future competitive actions, i.e., there are similar products and/or product support in the marketplace that provides the same functionality, the original equipment manufacturer releases ownership rights of product, or it is economically feasible to procure a new system.

Market research actions were conducted amongst the developer/OEM and one authorized reseller of the required support. The findings from this market research subsequently confirmed that only the subject sole source seller (Tangible Security) is capable of providing the required support. A decision was made to issue the requirement via a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation – Request for Proposal (SP4701-25-Q-0004) under open market procedures and posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://sam.gov/) to disseminate the requirement to the maximum number of potential sources to fulfill the posting requirements.

9. ANY OTHER SUPPORTING FACTS:

Current contract is SP4701-22-F-0018

10. LISTING OF INTERESTED SOURCES:

Tangible Software, Inc.

DBA Tangible Security, Inc.

DUNS #: 118882203

Cage Code: 3BRB7 7048 Knightdale Blvd Suite 220B Knightdale, NC 27545

11. ACTIONS THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME BARRIERS

THAT LED TO THE EXCEPTION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

At this time, the required Tangible Security ProVisioner (ProV) Software is the only product that will support DLA’s requirements and meets the Government’s needs. However, DLA has and continues to exercise competition as often as possible and is required to conduct ongoing reviews to keep abreast of new technology, both in industry and the Government. As a continuing effort, DLA utilizes a variety of vendors, manufacturers, and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue the practice of surveying the market to ensure full and open competition.