FY25.009 A15 - Sole Source Justification SSJ over SAT FAR Part 13 New_Peru_JWIP_REDACTED 1_Redacted 1.docx

Sole source procurements should only be used when competitive solicitation procedures are not applicable to the requirement or are impracticable. Please remember, that contracting without promoting competition to the maximum extent practicable cannot be justified due to a lack of advance planning by the requiring activity or concerns related to the amount of funds available.

This document shall not be used for Federal Supply Schedule acquisitions.

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition. Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION (SSJ) UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR

CERTAIN COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES GREATER THAN SAT BUT NOT EXCEEDING $7.5 MILLION

FAR 13.501

May 2025

Contracting Activity Processing the Requirement:

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Name of Organization Originating the Requirement: Office of Acquisition (FA)

Identification Number (purchase request/solicitation number):

DEA Lima Judicial Wire Intercept

2. The nature and description of the action being approved (e.g., new award, modification, follow-on to previous procurement, et.al.).

DEA – FA intends to issue a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), contract to G2k INC., in support of the expansion of the current DEA Judicial Wire Intercept Program (JWIP) in Lima. The enhancements include upgrades to the latest and applicable OS version for LIMA LI solutions and include the latest LIMA software version and hardware as well.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs.

The goal of this project is for Lima to not only maintain, but to improve its judicial intercept capability, and to enhance the investigation of drug production, drug trafficking, and associated crimes such as money laundering. Towards this goal, this project will modernize the LIMA JWIP, including through crucial updates to the DEA JWIP, which provides the backbone and flow to the LIMA JWIP. In one consolidated platform, the DEA, through the system implementer, will provide Lima with new or updated capabilities to ingest and/or analyze information.

Total estimated value inclusive of all options:

$1,292,542.00 / No Options

Period of performance or final delivery date:

9/25/2025 – 9/24/2026

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than competition to the maximum extent practicable.

The simplified acquisition threshold is defined in FAR 2.101. Per FAR 6.001, acquisitions of certain commercial items exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and conducted using simplified acquisition procedures as authorized by FAR 13.501 are exempt from the requirement to promote full and open competition. Such acquisitions must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable as required by 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.104. Because this acquisition will be conducted without promoting competition to the maximum extent practicable, this justification is prepared for review and approval in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and 13.501(a).

Check the appropriate box. Only one box may be checked.✔

41 U.S.C. 1901, FAR 13.501(a) exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold; or

41 U.S.C. 1903, FAR 13.501(a) emergency procurement (up to $750K within the United States and up to $1.5Million outside the United States)

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

The G2K Mediation systems, installed at the Lima DEA Foreign JWIP location in 2019, are highly specialized hardware solutions that have been customized to integrate seamlessly with the existing infrastructure. G2k, as the original installer and the sole U.S. vendor, possesses exclusive technical expertise and proprietary rights necessary for providing ongoing support and modifications. This exclusivity is critical to ensuring the systems' optimal performance and integration, which are vital for maintaining system integrity and operational continuity. Given G2k's unique position and capabilities, they are the only vendor capable of performing the required hardware support and modifications, thereby justifying the continued engagement with G2k under the authority cited.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies.

In accordance with FAR 5.202, a special notice will be published on SAM.GOV to invite vendors to submit capability statements. Despite this, G2k remains the sole vendor capable of modifying or refreshing the existing system as requested by the local government. G2k does not permit other vendors to support its customized solution while ensuring guaranteed functionality. Currently, G2k is the only vendor with the capability to expand and fully integrate into the existing DEA Lima CO collection system.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Prices will be determined fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(2)

8. A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

STIG continues to look at all possible vendors for mediation systems, including attending the annual ISS World exhibitions. To date, the G2k mediation platform has demonstrated to fully meet the needs of the U.S. and host nation government. At such time, no further market research is being conducted due to the sole source request from the host nation.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than competition to the maximum extent practicable, such as:

i. Explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available.

ii. When the acquisition is a result in a follow-on acquisition for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, an estimate of the cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived.

N/A - Due to the host nation request only to allow G2k.

iii. When the justification is based on an urgent and compelling requirement, cite data, estimated cost, or other rationale as to the extent and nature of the harm to the Government.

N/A

iv. When the justification is for brand name, explain why the particular brand is the only brand that can satisfy the Government’s need. Include in the explanation why other brands do not meet the Government’s requirement.

N/A

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

All interests will be recorded for potential future consideration if the host nation permits entities other than JSI.

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the exception to fair opportunity before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

The only course of action to overcome barriers is if the host nation permits other contractors.

Certifications

I hereby certify that I have no financial interests of the sort addressed in subpart D of 5 CFR § 2635 that may give the appearance of a conflict of interest in regards to this Justification.✔

I hereby certify that I have no personal or business relationships or interests of the sort addressed in 5 CFR § 2635.502 that may give the appearance of a conflict of interest in regards to this Justification.✔

09/15/2025Digitally signed by CHRISTOPHER

CHRISTOPHER CORKER CORKER

Date: 2025.09.15 14:21:31 -04'00'

Requesting Official Date Signature & Title “I hereby certify that the description of the requirement meets the Government’s minimum needs and that the technical data and supporting information, which form the basis for this Sole Source Justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”✔

I hereby certify that I have no financial interests of the sort addressed in subpart D of 5 CFR § 2635 that may give the appearance of a conflict of interest in regards to this Justification.✔

I hereby certify that I have no personal or business relationships or interests of the sort addressed in 5 CFR § 2635.502 that may give the appearance of a conflict of interest in regards to this Justification.

Requesting Office Technical Point of Contact

Signature & Title

09/15/2025 Date CHRISTOPHER CORKER Digitally signed by CHRISTOPHER CORKER Date: 2025.09.15 14:22:07 -04'00'

“I hereby certify that this Sole Source Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”NATHAN WRIGHT Digitally signed by NATHAN WRIGHT Date: 2025.09.15 14:32:55 -04'00'

Contract Specialist Date Signature

Contracting Officer DateKENNY DOUANGMALA Digitally signed by KENNY DOUANGMALA Date: 2025.09.17 12:23:13 -04'00'

Signature

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION {SSJ) UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES0

GREATER THAN SAT BUT NOT EXCEEDING $7.5 MILLION

FAR 13.501

"I have reviewed the subject contract action and find it legally sufficient for award.

Chief Counsel Legal (if over $750,000)

Reviews and Approvals

FACSection Chief (if over $750,000)

Bureau Procurement Chief (if over $750,000 per JAR 2806.304)

Competition Advocate (if over $750,000)

Head of the Contracting Activity (if over $15M)

DOJ Competition Advocate (if over $75M)

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