FAR Part 13- Soliciting from a Single Source.pdf

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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-23-A37-R-000207

Contract Specialist’s Name Victor J. Stamps

Contracting Officer’s Representative

Rob Hankins

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 three (3) Boeing 737-400 aircraft, one (1) Boeing 737-800 aircraft, and one (1) Boeing 737-700 aircraft owned by

JPATS.

Estimated Total Value $182,620.00

Vendor’s / Brand Name Not Applicable

Indicate the FAR Authority

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

Reason for Soliciting Only One Source

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 know-how that is required to develop the required manuals and publications.

JPATS owns three (3) Boeing 737-400 aircraft, one

(1) Boeing 737-800 aircraft, and one (1) Boeing 737-

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700 aircraft that require subscription revision services in order to operate within the mandatory regulatory requirements of Title 14 CFR Part 91 for flight into National airspace.

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 $182,620.00 is considered fair and reasonable based on the following:

a. The proposed price is a commercial price charged to all customers.

b. Price compares favorably to price paid for the same services or similar services under a previous purchase.

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.

Name 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