Attachment FAR Part 13- Soliciting from a Single Source Dataminr signed_Redacted.pdf

FAR Part 13 – Soliciting from a Single Source for Dataminr First Alert

United States Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service

Office of Protective Intelligence (OPI)

FAR PART 13

Soliciting from a Single Source Justification (Under SAT) Applicable to procurements exceeding the Micro-purchase threshold but less than or equal to the

Simplified Acquisition Threshold as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b).

MIQ Request Number

M-24-A32-R-001284

Contract Specialist’s Name

Contracting Officer’s Representative

Background

As required by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only on source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement (or portion of the requirement) and the requirement (or portion of the requirement to be sole-sourced) is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Description of Supply or Service

The Office of Protective Intelligence (OPI) has a requirement for the First Alert Software as Service Subscription licenses which are peculiar to one manufacturer. First Alert is a digital content search translation, and analysis tool which delivers news alerts which transforms publicly available information into actionable breaking news alerts, identifying the most relevant information in real time for members of the United States Marshall Service.

The requirement is for 200 licenses for the First Alert Software as a Service for a period of performance from 9/30/2024 to 12/19/2024.

Estimated Total Value

Vendor’s / Brand Name Dataminr First Alert

Indicate the FAR Authority

FAR 13.106-1(b) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required

Reason for Soliciting Only One Source (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, industrial mobilization, other exclusive qualifications)

First Alert Software as a Service (SaaS) is a digital content search, translation, and analysis tool which delivers news alerts.

First Alert by Dataminr transforms publicly available information into actionable breaking news alerts, identifying the most relevant information in real time for members of the USMS. Users don’t have to watch a stream of information - the most actionable breaking news alerts find them, including the ones they don’t know they’re looking for.

The Dataminr AI platform processes billions of data units daily from publicly available information and translates from 100+ languages to deliver real-time, breaking news alerts from across the public information landscape, including regional and alternative social media, blogs and web forums, IoT sensors, audio transmissions, and the deep/dark web.

First Alert Software as a Service (SaaS) is a digital content search, translation, and analysis tool which delivers news alerts.

Tool maintains Twitter Official Data Partner affiliation and compliance with the Terms of Service and data use policies of all third party Publicly Available Information (PAI) data sources that are used. Intended Use - Search publicly available digital content, language translation, analyze and identify useful information.

Dataminr (sole manufacturer) is the sole source reasonably available to provide the required subscription services at this time.

Method for Determining Fair and Reasonable Pricing

In accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii) the determination will be made by comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

CERTIFICATIONS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical/Requirement Certification

B. Supervisory/Senior Contract Specialist Concurrence: In accordance with USMS Policy Directive 6.1, Section 7(c) I hereby concur with proceeding with this Soliciting from a Single Source Justification.

Supervisory Contract Specialist

C. Contracting Officer’s Determination: Based upon the information provided in this document, I hereby approve the acquisition of the required supply or service without competition pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b). I also certify that the publication requirements established in FAR 5.102 have been or will be fulfilled.

Contracting Officer