single_source_justification_SAS 9.X.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 771 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, EGA

Project/Program Name: SAS 9.X Analytic Software

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $60,475.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

AFIMSC is acquiring the SAS Institute's SAS 9.x software suite for advanced analytics and operations research. This suite supports detailed simulations, statistical analysis, and machine learning crucial for decision-making. It integrates well with existing IT infrastructure and meets cybersecurity standards. The acquisition aims to enhance mission effectiveness and readiness, ensuring timely insights for supporting Airmen and families. Future scalability is planned to meet evolving mission demands.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

SAS 9.x software suite's has the unique capability to provide a comprehensive suite of advanced analytical tools. These tools, which include Discrete Event Simulation, Data Handling, Advanced Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Machine Learning and AI Analysis, and Optimization and Operation Research, are not available in a single platform from any other contractor. Additionally, the software suite's ability to handle large datasets and integrate with existing IT infrastructure makes it the ideal solution for the time-sensitive requirement.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

This will be sole sourced to Executive Information System, LCC due to them being the Original Software Manufacturer and sole vendor of this asset. There are no methods to obtain competition for this requirement due to Executive Information System, LCC being the sole vendor.

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

The government will continue to conduct market research for future requirements such as this, to ensure as many possible sources are identified to complete the 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

25-Jul-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Rowe Matthew, MSgt

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards 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.

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