Sole_Source_MTA_Redacted.pdf

. . . -�.· ... . . LIMITED SOURCES DOCUMENTATION (DEC 2018) - _. .

·. F �qiJfred:-forJ.Jmited·SoiJrce Acquisitions Over $10,000 but not Exceeding:�;5.0;0bo

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Acquisitions tt at do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (f AR) 13. 106-3(b) for open market purchase orders or FAR 8.405-6(0 for Federal Supply Schedule (GSA) orders. Limited source documentalio1 is required in the following circumstances: (1) when soliciting fewer than the minimum number of sources (at least three sources) required by FJ R 13.104/b), 8.405-1 (cl. or 8.405-2(c}{2), whichever is applicable; and (2) when using brand name only specificatio9s.

This template 11ay be used for the documentation described in FAR 8.405-6(b}{2)(i) or 13.106-1{b}(1). The customer shall provide the following information:

Purchase Request Number:

DAC D- 9-NY-0073

Brand Name <�nly Description:

DYES 181 NP

Recurring Requirement:

181 YES ONO

Brief descripti n of supplies or services required and the intended use:

MTA Brid�es and Tolls.

FSS Contract Number (if applicable):

N/A

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

MTA Bridges and Tolls is sole provider in the state of New York for EZPass. No other company is the state of New York can provide the EZPass.

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

No marke1 resarch conducted - Not available for competition - Sole Source.

The Contracti1 g Officer hereby certifies that:

A. Onli one source is reasonably available;

B. An c rder for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is determined to be fair and reasonable; a·nd C. If brand name specifications are used for the basis of this determination and the acquisition exceeds $25,000, this Limited Source

Doc�mentation will be made available together with the solicitation in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (FedBizOppsl in accordance with FAR 5.102(a}(6). on GSA e-Buy in accordance with f AR 8.405-6(d), or on the NASA SEWP V Quote Request Tool pursuant to 40 l .S.C. 11302/e).