DAI_LSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) / Limited Source Justification (LSJ) document issued by the Export-Import Bank of the US Office of Inspector General for a sole-source procurement.

The procurement is for the EXIM OIG Data Analytics Initiative, with an estimated contract value of approximately $1.2 million over two option years. The proposed contractor is International Logic Systems (ILS), a small business holding a valid GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract (GS-35F-397DA). The acquisition is being conducted under FAR 8.4 (Required Sources of Supplies and Services - Multiple Award Schedule Program) with posting requirements on the General Services Administration (GSA) eBuy system. The contracting officer has determined this represents the best value to the Government based on comparison to Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) and GSA Multiple Award Schedule labor rates under SIN 541515. The justification identifies ILS as the only responsible source capable of meeting the unique requirements due to its demonstrated knowledge and capabilities of EXIM's systems, data architecture, governance requirements, and analytical workflows. The requirement is for contractor support to analyze, establish, configure, and maintain a data analytics capability supporting EXIM OIG's oversight, investigation, audit, inspection, and evaluation activities, including professional data analysis, data engineering, data science, project management, and IT support services. Market research confirmed no other source demonstrated comparable experience integrating and analyzing data across multiple EXIM systems and data sources, making the sole-source award appropriate while supporting small business participation and ensuring continuity of operations.