EBAS FY25 bridge - LSJ_Redated.pdf

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J&A Number:

63,001-25

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LIMITED SOURCE

FOR FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE ORDER (GSA)

For an acquisition exceeding the SAT

(FAR 8.405-6)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

This is limited source justification prepared by the United States Peace Corps, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Acquisition and Contracts Management (OCFO/ACM) on behalf of the OCIO. The OCIO is located at the following address: Peace Corps, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Acquisition and Contracts Management, 1275 First Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20526.

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program (Title 41 U.S.C. 152(3) and Title 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies). This acquisition will be awarded as a new Federal Supply Schedule new task order Click here to enter text.. The placement of a labor hour order is anticipated.

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain a bridge transition contract for software development and data integration technical services to support the Peace Corps OCIO and to optimize and enhance Agency-wide business processes, modernize technical systems and platforms, maintain IT systems and applications, minimize service interruptions, and maximize customer satisfaction.

This will be a bridge for order 1145PC21F0079.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY’S NEEDS (INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED VALUE).

The proposed contract action is for the procurement of software development and data integration technical services.

The Period of Performance will be from October 16, 2024 through February 15, 2025. The estimated dollar value of the two-month base period is $352,411. The total estimated value of the contract of all options are exercised is $713,417.

https://www.peacecorps.gov/

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4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE JUSTIFICATION RATIONALE AND/OR

DEMONSTRATION OF CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS:

The statutory authority which permits restricting consideration of schedule contractors to fewer than that required in 8.405-2 is 41 U.S.C. 251, as implemented by FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(C) logical follow-on.

The proposed requirement is to acquire services during a contract transition period and to implement a transition out plan. This will enable the transition between contracts without negatively impacting the availability of essential services for Peace Corps operations. The transition can only be provided by the incumbent contractor but was not included as a requirement or deliverable in the call order.

5. DETERMINATION OF THE BEST VALUE:

The proposed order using this limited source justification will be procured through the Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number GS-35F-0073T. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 8.404(d). GSA has already determined rates for services offered at hourly rates, to be fair and reasonable. In addition, the ordering activity has made the determination of fair and reasonable pricing.

6. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET:

The nature of the proposed contract is intended to facilitate the orderly transition of duties from the current contractor. Market research would be unable to identify additional schedule holders able to provide this function since it is inherent to the current holder of the order.

7. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION.

None.

8. ACTIONS TAKEN TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO COMPETITION:

Contracting activities for the competition of this requirement is being performed to promote competition among multiple vendors. Transition activities will be included in new contracts to negate the need for additional sole-source bridge contracts.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/8.405-2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/8.405-6

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CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. To the extent that estimated value exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold ($250K), but does not exceed $750K, the Contracting Officer’s signature below also represents approval of the justification.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date