Command PE License single_source_justification_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

November 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 2 of 2 the IT category 70/NAICS 511210. The sources sought was sent to help validate the single source justification. During this period eight responses were received showing they were unable to provide quote. This was to be expected since no other company is authorized to sell this simulator. That left 29 vendors that chose not to respond at all for this sources sought. All vendors who responded "no quote" are listed on the documentation from the Ebuy. Market research on the Internet led to Warfare Sims.com, which is the company that created the program. According to their website as well as their purchasing option using the site, only Matrix Games, LLC sell this particular program. The end users of Command Professional Edition states there are similar programs on the market but none meet all the requirements needed except Command PE. Because of this fact and there is only one company selling this software, competition will be limited to a single source. The AbilityOne Procurement list of Products search for Command Professional Edition Licenses resulted in zero results, therefore AbilityOne is not a viable option.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Before procurement of future licenses after this award, the government will research other software to ensure there is now other software that can meet the needs of our mission partners. If software becomes available then a solicitation can be posted for brand name or equal type software. It will be very important to get the mission partner involved in the market research early before software licensing expires to eliminate a late to need requirement.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

02-Sep-2020

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Kelly Albers, Contracting Officer, NH-03

Signature of Contracting Officer

ALBERS.KELLY.MICHELLE.14

05093860

Digitally signed by

ALBERS.KELLY.MICHELLE.1405093860

Date: 2020.09.02 10:51:08 -05'00'