FAR Part 13 - Soliciting from a Single Source - Boeing 2024.pdf

FAR Part 13 – Soliciting from a Single Source for MJQ M-25-A37-R-000033

United States Department of Justice

United States Marshals Service Justice Prisoner & Alien Transportation System

FAR PART 13

Soliciting from a Single Source Justification (Under SAT) Applicable to procurements exceeding the Micro-purchase threshold but less than or equal to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b).

MIQ Request Number M-25-A37-R-000009

Contract Specialist’s Name Victor J. Stamps

Contracting Officer’s Representative

Rob Hankins

Background

As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement (or portion of the requirement to be sole-sourced) is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Description of Supply or Service

This new action is for a single source acquisition for Boeing 737 Aircraft Manuals and Publications (Access to MyBoeingFleet.com and Annual Revision Services).

Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS) requires a subscription service to MyBoeingFleet.com and access to all aircraft publications along with revision services to include, but not limited to, maintenance and operations manuals to maintain and operate their aircraft fleet.

Estimated Total Value $221,525.00

Vendor’s / Brand Name Boeing

Indicate the FAR Authority FAR 13.106-1(b) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required.

The Boeing Company is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the Boeing 737 aircraft and as such is the only commercial entity that possesses the necessary and unique facilities, expertise, equipment, knowledge, experience and technical

FAR Part 13 – Soliciting from a Single Source for MJQ M-25-A37-R-000033

Reason for Soliciting Only One Source (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, industrial mobilization, other exclusive qualifications) know-how that is required to develop the required manuals and publications.

JPATS owns two (2) Boeing 737-400 aircrafts, two (2) Boeing 737-800 aircrafts, and one (1) Boeing 737- 700 aircraft that require subscription and revision services in order to operate within the mandatory regulatory requirements of Title 14 CFR Part 91 for flight into the National Airspace System.

The Boeing Company has exclusive licensing agreements for the Boeing 737 aircraft. Therefore, no other sources are able to provide the required manuals and publications.

Method for Determining Fair and Reasonable Pricing

The proposed price of $221,525.00 is considered fair and reasonable based on the following:

a. In accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(iii) The proposed price is a commercial price charged to all customers.

b. In accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii) Price compares favorably to price paid for the same services or similar services under a previous purchase.

Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Rob Hankins Technical/Requirement Certification

Supervisory/Senior Contract Specialist Concurrence: In accordance with USMS Policy Directive 6.1, Section 7(c) I hereby concur with proceeding with this Soliciting from a Single Source Justification.

Julie M. Simpson Supervisory Contracting Officer

Contracting Officer’s Determination: Based upon the information provided in this document, I hereby approve the acquisition of the required supply or service without competition pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b). I also certify that the publication requirements established in FAR 5.102 have been or will be fulfilled.

Victor J. Stamps Victor J. Stamps Contracting Officer