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LIMITED SOURCES ;DOCUMENTATION (SEPT 2016)

Required for Limited Source Acqui.sitions Over $3,590: but not Excee~lng· $150,000 ' . ·' - • • ·-~ • • • • •• • "' • - f ' _i .• . • • - •

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 (c), or 8.405-2{c)(2), 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){2){il or 13.106-1 (b)(1 ). The customer shall provide the following information:

Purchase Request Number:

DAC-D-18-PH-0036

Brand Name Only Description:

DYES 181 NO

Estimated Amount (inclusive of options):

$120,000.00

Recurring Requirement:

181 YES ONO

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

Road and bridge automated toll payment system.

Delivery Date or Period of Performance:· 03-17-2018 to 03-16-2019

FSS Contract Number (if applicable):

NA

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 New Jersey Turnpike handl es the majority of bridges and tolls utilized by the Philadelphi a Field Divis i on in the Tri -State area. All toll rates are the same when other s t ate entities are utilized for paying the EZPass system. For resolvi ng daily issues such as faulty devi ces, the NJ Turnpike would be t he entity with the quickest turnaround due to the Philadelphia Field Divisi on Off i ces.

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

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 determinaUon 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), on GSA e-Buy in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(d), or on the NASA SEWP V Quote Request Tool pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 11302(e).

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