A16_Callyo_2024__SSJ_CO_signed_1.pdf
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This document is a Single Source Justification (under Simplified Acquisition Threshold) for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to award a firm fixed price contract to Callyo 2009 Corp for access to a mobile device application software that provides temporary phone numbers and remote monitoring capabilities for field agent investigations. The key requirements include masked undercover phone numbers and remote monitoring of calls made by undercover or cooperating individuals, with the application's cloud storage required to be FedRAMP approved. The NAICS code is 334220 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The simplified acquisition threshold for this purchase is $250,000. The agency states that Callyo is the only vendor capable of meeting the specific requirements, and the price is determined fair and reasonable based on previous awards. The agency intends to award this contract using sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13, and is providing a 10-calendar day notice for interested parties to identify their interest and capability to respond.
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FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Description of Need
3. Other Capable Sources
2. Market Research Conducted
Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).
Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank.
SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
(UNDER SAT)
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
4. Barriers to Competition
5. Contractor's Qualifications
6. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost
7. Recommendation and Certification by Program Office
Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Program / Project Officer
8. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: Under SAT
Based on the above justification, I hereby certify and approve the use of sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 for this purchase.
Contracting Officer
| Text3: Callyo (the provided quote) is the only vendor that offers a viable option at this time. | |
| Text2: Prior to submitting this request, research was performed analyzing the capabilities of various SaaS companies. Research was also done through communication with other federal law enforcement agencies. Additionally research is conducted yearly through attendance of the National Technical Investigators' Association conference where vendors display products and technical law enforcement professional share insights and experience. No comparable alternatives were found. | |
| Text1: A cellular phone based application that gives agents an investigative phone number (that forwards back to a government owned cellular phone) where all in coming and out going communications are recorded. The application must also allow investigators to monitor a consensual phone call with a cooperating witness and an investigative target. In addition web interface where investigators can review and download evidence is required. | |
| Text4: Upon current evaluation there is no other vendor who is capable of providing the exact requirements needed for this specific requirement. | |
| Text6: Price is determined fair and reasonable based on previous awards for this service. | |
| 2024-04-19T14:07:00-0400 | |
| JONATHAN JACOBS |
| 2024-04-24T12:40:57-0500 | |
| MELISSA MARCHAND |
Text5: Callyo is the only vendor offering this service.
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