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CUI | Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104

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7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND

REASONABLE:

As the Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. The Government will attempt to obtain offers from as many vendors as practicable. Proposals will be analyzed in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. It is anticipated that the Government will use various price 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 within 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. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR A

STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED:

Market Research was conducted by the Program Management Office (PMO) through direct inquiries to multiple small businesses who hold contracts within the SAM.GOV and by Strategic Vendor Management (J6TE) through NASA SEWP. It was determined through market research that the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and authorized resellers can provide the greatest discounts to the Government by soliciting this requirement via Open Market procedures. This requirement will be solicited on an Unrestricted basis.

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION:

N/A

10. A LISTING OF THE VENDOR SOURCES, IF ANY, WHICH EXPRESSED AN

INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION:

E9 was the only source to have expressed in writing an interest in the acquisition.

11. A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE

OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY

SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES:

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 in the Government as a continuing effort within DLA. DLA uses a variety of vendors, manufacturers, and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue its practice of surveying the market to ensure full and open competition. The PMO is in the process of researching alternate solutions for this effort, as the Emergency Reporting by ESO is at end of life. No other brand name sources have demonstrated the capability necessary to provide the required licenses and maintenance support at this time.

12. CERTIFICATIONS: