E53_BSR_JOFOC_23-0095_Final_Redacted_1.pdf

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) UNDER THE

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

PR # 40607772

CONTROL # 23-0095

1. Contracting Activity: This document is a justification for single source determination under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services District VIII.

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services District VIII has a need for an upgrade to the cable, internet, fax and voice over IP services for the BIA/OJS - District VIII administration building.

The anticipated period of performance: One base year March 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024 with four additional renewable option years.

The estimated value of the proposed action: $

3. Identification of the single source to be solicited.

Comcast Government Services, LLC 11951 Freedom Dr Ste 900 Reston, VA 20190 - 5674

4. Reason for authority cited. The contracting officer has determined the circumstances of the contract deem only one source reasonably available.

Per FAR Authority to issue a sole source is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) - “Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.”

5. Rationale: Provide an explanation that supports the reason cited in #4.

Having phone service continuously available for both daily operations and emergencies is of critical importance. Comcast provides location and internet speeds needed for daily activities in the Fort Vancouver area. Supervisory criminal investigators are required to monitor the news for any and all emergencies (fire, crime, etc.) including all servicing tribes under District VIII that cover WA, OR, ID and parts of AK. The current internet