DO21MAY240194 Sole Source JA_Redacted.pdf

5. DEMONSTRATION OF CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS: The TLS network consists of 16 services that support different sites. 16 of the other services have been awarded to OneVoice Government Solutions, LLC. In order for this requirement to be fully functioning, it has to be set up against the other TLS services which include 2 main connections that allow all other remote sites access

6. CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ANNOUNCEMENT/POTENTIAL SOURCES: OneVoice Government Solutions, LLC is the only contractor that can maintain the TLS network and continue uninterrupted services. No other sources are able to maintain these requirements. A redacted copy of this J&A will be posted to SAM.gov IAW 13.501(a)(iii).

7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COST: This procurement will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract to the sole source provider, OneVoice Government Solutions, LLC utilizing the IQO process. Pricing will be validated by comparing the pricing from the other TLS requirements and similar telecommunication services awarded under the IQO process.

8. MARKET RESEARCH: After thorough review it was verified that it would be impossible for any contractor other than the awarded TLS contractor to provide a connection to this TLS network. The acquisition history of previous TLS awards was also reviewed and support a sole source to the current contractor. Based on current market research, it has been determined that only the aforementioned 1 GBPS ethernet transparent LAN provided by OneVoice Government Solutions, LLC, can fully support the Government’s need.

9. ANY OTHER SUPPORTING FACTS: N/A

10. LISTING OF INTERESTED SOURCES: OneVoice Government Solutions, LLC

11. ACTIONS THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME BARRIERS

THAT LED TO THE EXCEPTION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

(a) Procurement History. The previous TLS network was competed under full and open competition and were awarded to OneVoice Government Solutions, LLC.