eLCarWash-Justification2024.pdf.docx

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR LIMITED COMPETITION/SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the car wash listed on SHOP-PR-24-003252 is available from only one source, and competition is precluded as there are no substitutes available.

1. This acquisition is restricted to the following sole source:

Company: eL Car Wash Florida Company Address: 5201 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33134 Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: Justin Landau; 917-680-5575

2. The Better Car Wash service is estimated to cost $60,000 and is required to be delivered by 9/1/2024.

Each vehicle will receive the exterior “Better” wash which includes an extra layer of cleaning for the vehicle vs. the “Basis.”

3. [Insert one of the paragraphs listed below, depending on the justification] Specific characteristics of eL CAR WASH Florida limit the availability to a sole source are as follows: The Miami Division AOR is comprised of 286 miles from Ft. Pierce to Key West. After extensive research, there is only one company, eL CAR WASH Florida, who has a car wash facility in each of our office locations under one name and can found utilizing our FBI work cell phones and the approved navigation app Google Maps.. eL CAR WASH Florida has over thirty locations in South Florida, with an additional 20 locations being built in our AOR under one name.

4. Check and fill in all that are applicable for an Open Market Buy:

<Insert description> These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole source buy:

The requirement is for at least three Better Car Washes per car per month for $10.00 or less per vehicle month. FBI has established a rate of $10 or less per car per month as the approved amount each Field Office can use for car washes.

eL CAR WASH meets the minimum require of the flexible of adding/removing cars from the list el CAR WASH is the only know vendor who utilizes on name for their car wash facilities and allows the FBI to utilize Google Maps to find the locations. Google Maps is the only approved navigation app for FBI cell phones.

El CAR WASH is the only known vendor who can block additional car washes after 3 with car transponder.

El CAR WASH also notices Miami when end users are trying to use the car wash more than 3 times a month. While also providing a full usage/non-usage report.

Each car sticker/transponder shall allow 3 car washes per month and then be cut off after 3 until the next billing cycle/month.

Only known car wash based on market research to have multiple locations that cover Ft. Pierce to Key West. After posting the intent to sole source in FY23 on SAM.GOV.

5. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

The contracting officer will determine, after considering the level of effort and the mix of skills available for the tasks needed, that the proposed order or BPA represents a reasonable total price and will be the best value for the FBI.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders, and the results of the research. A statement must be made that the supplies and services are available from the FSS.

7. Any other facts supporting the limited source justification.

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency will take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for supplies and services is made.

The Government will continue to research the market to obtain as many available sources as required in accordance with the FAR to ensure that there are other vendors out there that can satisfy this requirement. In addition, the customer will do due diligence in ensuring that barriers to competition are avoided to ensure we obtain the best value for the government.

CERTIFICATION

Requestor:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

Christine Trexler

7/15/2024

Signature

Date

Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

7/29/2024

Signature

Date

Unit Chief/Team Supervisor (Required if amount exceeds $750,000):

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature

Date

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