A16___Single_Source_Justification_PR_44002138_Magnet_Axiom_1.pdf
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This is a Single Source Justification form (FWS Form 3-0034) for a purchase under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Joint Administrative Operations. The justification is for Magnet Axiom software, which is used by the USFWS Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) Digital Evidence Recovery and Technical Support Unit (DERTSU) as an analysis tool for reviewing data retrieved from mobile devices and computers.
The document indicates that market research was conducted by evaluating similar products from other vendors and consulting with federal agencies, with Magnet Axiom determined to offer the most functionality for DERTSU's needs. No other capable sources were identified to obtain the remaining credit for the current license. The barriers to competition section notes that reevaluation of other vendors occurs yearly to determine if alternative products become available. The form is signed by Program Officer Jonathan Jacobs and Contracting Officer John Skogen on February 7, 2025.
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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: None known that to obtain the remaining credit. |
| Text2: Market research was conducted by evaluating similar products from other vendors both online and by consulting with other federal agencies exploring similar products. For the DERTSU, Magnet Axiom offers the most functionality for current needs.(Describe the market research conducted or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.) |
| Text1: Magnet Axiom is an application currently used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) Office of |
Law Enforcement (OLE) Digital Evidence Recovery and Technical Support Unit (DERTSU) as an analysis tool that to review data retrieved from mobile devices and computers. The request should be submitted to Magnet Forensics to obtain credit of the remaining period of performance from the current license.(Describe the requirement and any special circumstances pertaining to this acquisition.)
Text4: Currently, the only method to alleviate barriers to competition for subsequent acquisitions is to reevaluate other vendors on a yearly basis to determine if other products or sources are available.
| Text6: (Include a statement by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable and provide the basis used for this determination. Examples may include the results of the restricted competition, comparison of proposed costs/prices with costs/prices for similar supplies or services, commercial price lists, prior acquisition history, etc.) | |
| 2025-02-07T14:06:49-0500 | |
| JONATHAN JACOBS |
| 2025-02-07T13:19:26-0600 | |
| JOHN SKOGEN |
Text5: (Provide a description to demonstrate, based on the proposed contractor's qualifications or the nature of the procurement, of the reasons for using that exception.)
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