single_source_justification_IBISWorld_redacted.pdf

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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Is this aBridge Action as defined in the AFBridge ActionReduction Plan? Yes No

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One-year subscription to with two (2) renewal options.These reports will support the market intelligence activities of the United States Air Force (USAF) Category Managers(CM) and the acquisition community. provide benchmark data in over one thousand industry reports.The dataand theanalysis provided in the reports will arm stakeholders with vital market intelligence to assist in price negotiations with suppliers in an effort to conduct acquisitions that will result in rate, process, and demand efficiencies for the USAF.

provide a unique approach to market research by bringing together businesses, educational institutionsand government organizations to provide on-demand research services.These activities include focused benchmark prices, sharing of best practices acrossindustries, access to , receipt of focused studies into particular commodities, participation in the research process, and on-demand research services.These activitiesare beyond thescope of the CMsand the . Additionally, the provide industry data for the majority of categories that aresupported by the which, in turn, is supporting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Government-wide Category Management initiative. Aside byside comparison of similar industry reports wasconducted and it was determined that the level of data needed by activities was only met by the . All other identified Market Research vendors could only provide reports for a limited number of categoriesand none of the vendors contacted could provide benchmark data; therefore, no other vendor can offer a product that meets the customer's needs (market research results are documented separately in the

Market research wasconducted in effort to find additional qualified sources; however there were no other capablesources identified. Market Research results are captured in aseparate Market Research Report. Asourcessought synopsis was required and was posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE) on . No responses were received.

At each subsequent renewal, in an effort to obtain competition, additional market research will be performed to determine if more than one vendor can provide asubscription that meets the customer's needs.

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SectionE: Steps to Preclude FutureSingle Source or Brand NameAwards

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I have determined, in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a singlesource is reasonably available.

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