FINAL Contracts Sole Source Justification - ARJIS MWFO (REDACTED).pdf

25 June 2021

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION

($5,000 to SAT/Open Market)

1. The service or supply listed on N63285-21-RC-AMW02 is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

2. Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer’s name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: San Diego Association of Governments dba ARJIS

Mfr. POC & phone number: Barbara Jean Harris, 619-699-6972

Mfr. Address: 401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101-4231

3. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C.

2304(c)(2), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

4. Identification of the justification rationale. The acquisition is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(i) Soliciting from a single source. The justification for restricting competition is that SANDAG-ARJIS is only source that can meet the requirement for NCIS for access to the ARJIS for local city/county/state criminal justice information and local court records for the San Diego region.

5. Description of the item or service required, statement that the requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government, the estimated cost, and required delivery date or performance period.

The NCIS, Marine West Field Office (MWFO) requires use of ARJIS, Automated Regional

Justice Information System, in order to access local (city/county/state) criminal justice information and local court records for the San Diego Region. Access to this system enables agents to connect through the Virtual Private Network (VPN) server for law enforcement purposes. The ARJIS system provides current and in-depth info on criminal California arrests, field interviews, traffic accidents, fraudulent documents, stolen property, photos and citations. NCIS requires access at all times to conduct background inquires on Subjects and

Victims.

Required for a base + 4 options starting 1 July 2021. Total estimated cost is $107,119.00

DEPAR TM ENT OF T HE NAVY

HEADQUARTERS

NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE

27130 TELEGRAPH ROAD

QUANTICO VA 22134 -2253

6. Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to this/these source(s) (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this/these suggested source(s) can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. Provide a description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results OR a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

NCIS MWFO received updated documentation from SANDAG-ARJIS regarding the renewal of and associated fees for the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) Administration; User Fees;

ARJISnet, and Miscellaneous, to continue accessibility. The ARJIS is the only source with

24/7 access in support of 30 law enforcement applications including: COPLINK, CalPhoto, Global Query, Mapping, i2, and access to San Diego County’s SD Law and eSUN applications. Support includes Technical Assistance Center, Network Operations Center, Security Administration, Software and Maintenance, Labor Services, Hardware, and

Maintenance.

SANDAG-ARJIS, has been identified as the sole vendor who can meet NCIS' needs. This is the only source that can provide the access to specific law enforcement applications within the San Diego County area required to meet mission needs.

7. Other information to support a sole source buy:

N/A

8. TECHNICAL OR REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

I Certify That The Facts And Representations Under My Cognizance Which Are Included In

This Justification, Which Form A Basis For This Justification, Are Complete And Accurate.

9. TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE

Name: Jessica Dizon Title: Supervisory Program Analyst Code: MWPE .

Signature: Date:

10. CONTRACTING OFFICER

Name:

Signature: Date: