Limited_Source_Documentation.pdf

LIMITED SOURCES DOCUMENTATION (SEP 2013)

Required for Limited Source Acquisitions Over $3,000 but not Exceeding $150,000

Acquisitions that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 13.106-3(b) for open market purchase orders or FAR 8.405-6(0 for Federal Supply Schedule (GSA) orders. Limited source documentation is required in the following circumstances: ( 1) when soliciting fewer than the minimum number of sources (at least three sources) required by FAR 13.104(b), 8.405-1 (cl, or 8.405-2(c)(2l, whichever is applicable; and (2) when using brand name only specifications.

This template may be used for the documentation described in FAR 8.405-6(b)(2Hil or 13.106-1(b)(1 ). The customer shall provide the following infonmation:

Purchase Request Number:

DAC·15·ST -0372

Brand Name Only Description

DYES ~NO

Estimated Amount (inclusive of options):

$38,000.00

Recurring Requirement:

l8'J YES 0 NO

Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

Delivery Date or Period of Performance:

POP • 365 consecutive days from date of award

FSS Contract Number (if applicable): NA

Annual maintenance license and support of real-time replication software for cross platform interoperability.

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, and any justification that no other supplies or services can be used or that urgent and compelling circumstances exist - include all critical delivery or performance dates and impact to the government if dates are not met:

RepliWeb is the sole provider of licenses, support and maintenance for the RepliWeb products

Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:

Notice of Intent to negotiate only with RepllWeb posted to FBO. No vendors expressed interest or submitted capability statements.

The Contracting Officer hereby certifies that:

A. Only one source is reasonably available;

B. An order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is determined to be fair and reasonable; and

C. If brand name specifications are used for the basis of this determination and the acquisition exceeds $25,000, this Limited Source Documentation will be made available together with the solicitation in the Govemmentwide Point of Entry (FedBizOpps) in accordance with far 5.102(a)(6). or on GSA e-Buy in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(d).

Office Code Telephone Number Date ST ?t:J3-#9~ -to'513 Office Code Telephone Number Date

FACI 202-307 ·1323 1/J 1' IJ() I J

Office Code Telephone Number Date

FACI 202-307-7820 .,,/tl40