FBO-SSJ LaserCAMM.pdf

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR LIMITED

COMPETITION/SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the 1-year annual support agreement renewal listed on DJF-21-0700-RP-0001740 is available from only one source, and competition is precluded as there are no substitutes available.

1. This acquisition is restricted to the following sole source:

Company: Laser Basics, Inc.

Company Address: 25515 Whitesell St. Suite A, Hayword, CA. 94545

Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: 510-887-9596

2. The Annual maintenance contract is estimated to cost XXX and is required to be performed within the Period of Performance.

The OPU has a requirement on a sole source basis to maintain its LaserCAMM laser center Machines: Model 2410 (S/N 000150) and Model 4425 (S/N 000311) at an estimated cost of XXX, including parts, labor, and travel expenses, via the company that manufactures the equipment.

3. [Insert one of the paragraphs listed below, depending on the justification]

Laser Basics, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and is the only provider of factory-supported, factory trained, factory authorized and factory certified services for the LaserCAMM equipment. Per the OEM, Laser Basics, Inc. is the only provider of services as they are sole manufacturer based on the overall footprint, purchase, operational cost, and proprietary software. As such, Laser Basics, Inc. is the sole and exclusive service provider for LaserCAMM equipment, and service contracts can only be purchased through them as there are no authorized resellers to include third-party service agreement

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4. Check and fill in all that are applicable for an Open Market Buy:

Other information to support a sole source buy:

Laser Basics, Inc. manufactures LaserCAMM equipment. It is the only company that can provide the support, maintenance, and labor, because they are the manufacturer.

IF GSA FAR Part 8, complete items 6-7

5. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

The contracting officer will determine, after considering the level of effort and the mix of skills available for the tasks needed, that the proposed order or BPA represents a reasonable total price and will be the best value for the FBI.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders, and the results of the research. A statement must be made that the supplies and services are available from the FSS.

Not on GSA Schedule

7. Any other facts supporting the limited source justification.

Not on GSA Schedule

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency will take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for supplies and services is made.

The Government will continue to research the market to obtain as many available sources as required in accordance with the FAR to ensure that there are other vendors out there that can satisfy this requirement. In addition, the customer will do due diligence in ensuring that barriers to competition are avoided to ensure we obtain the best value for the government.