Brand Name Less Than SAT_FAR 13_Feith FPX_SAM.pdf

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United States Department of Agriculture Single Source/Brand Name Justification

Less Than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

Control No. (if applicable)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) Research, Economics, & Education (REE) USDA – United States Dept. of Agriculture

Contracting Operations Branch (COB) Acquisition & Property Division (APD) Administrative & Financial Management (AFM) USDA – Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

For this brand name justification no one vendor’s unique qualifications are cited as the basis for this justification, rather, the product identified by brand name herein has been determined to be the only items that meet the Agency’s requirement to export documents out of a legacy system.

NASS currently utilizes Feith brand for mission critical daily operations. NASS requires the Feith FXP software to maintain the ability to support the agency mission.

CLIN#

Manufacturer

Source

Qty

Description

1 Feith Open Market

Feith Page Export Cartridge (FPX) – Perpetual License Feith Page Export Cartridge (FPX) – Annual Maintenance

2 (Option) Feith Open Market

1 Feith Page Export Cartridge (FPX) – Annual Maintenance

(FY23)

3. Rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).’ The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is currently using Feith software with their applications. This software for

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JESSICA HADLEY Digitally signed by JESSICA HADLEY Date: 2022.03.31 17:38:47 -04'00'

Feith can only be purchased from Feith Software or an authorized reseller. No other brand will meet the needs of the agency.

4. Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Market research was conducted on NASA SEWP and GSA Schedules indicating that Feith Page Export Cartridge (FXP) was not listed on Feith’s GSA contract or offfered on our partner’s NASA SEWP schedule. Based on past procurements it’s known that more than one vendor can supply the required brand name products and services. Any authorized sellers of Feith software and services can provide an offer on this requirement. The FXP product offering is peculiar to Feith, Inc. and is essential to the Government’s requirement.

5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

6. Recommended source(s).

None provided.

Certifications

☒ The information provided for this justification has been reviewed and certified accurate and complete by Sam Bruner, Program/Technical Personnel.

Contract Specialist. I have reviewed this justification and certify it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Digitally signed by David Tibbs Date: 2022.03.18 11:06:25 -05'00'

David Tibbs Contract Specialist

Contracting Officer (less than SAT). I have reviewed this justification and certify it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Jessica Hadley Contracting Officer

David Tibbs