Attachment_4_-_LSJ_GSA_FSS_Under_SAT_FAR_8_405_-_(Signed)_REDACTED_1.pdf

3. Identification of the limited source(s) to be solicited.

Potomacwave Consulting, Inc.

44 Canal Ctr Plz, Ste 410 Alexandria, VA 22314-1592

Tele: 703-963-5064

4. Reason for authority cited. The contracting officer has determined the circumstances of the action deem it necessary to limit the source.

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)B - Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.

5. Rationale.

The FedDataCheck software is unique and highly specialized too only available from Pomtomac Wave Consulting, Inc. First, unlike manual sampling, FedDataCheck conducts an automatic 105 data points analysis of FPDS data after it has been submitted by email. The check identifies potential errors and discrepancies in a FPDS record. After the FedDataCheck analysis, PBGC procurement personnel are notified in a timely manner about any discrepancies identified by the tool in the data.

This notification allows the personnel ample time to correct their actions. Contracting personnel apply the lessons learned from FedDataCheck's analysis to future actions.

FedDataCheck is the only known vendor who can provide this data analysis and not require access to the agency's contract writing system database. Each year PBGC must submit a report to the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) identifying reporting errors. FedDataCheck's services automates the annual validation process required by OFPP which drastically reduces workload department-wide.

6. Market Research.

FedDataCheck is a data-preparatory blending tool. A basic internet search for a FPDS data verification software tool was conducted. The only vendor offering software similar to FedDataCheck, offered services using FPDS data as a market research tool, which does not meet the specifications of this requirement. Unison Software provides a FPDS module as part of their DoD PRISM package. PBGC uses the Comparison procurement document software system and would be required to procure the full DoD Prism package in order to use their FPDS data verification module.

PotomacWave Consulting is the only known company that has a program subscription service that can be used by the agency and does not need to interface with the PBGC Comparison contracting writing system database.