Limited_sources_justification_(FBO_posting_-_fully_signed).pdf

Limited Sources Justification

HS0021-14-Q-0035

This acquisition is conducted by the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program. In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(2), this limited sources justification shall be posted to FBO.gov for 30 days.

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity conducting this limited sources justification: Defense Security Service (DSS), Office of Acquisitions.

2. Nature of action being approved: This limited sources justification supports an award to Carney in the amount of $44,360. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to the original Federal Supply Schedule order to Carney under a DSS blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for virtually the same services.

3. Description of services: DSS requires continued instruction of two security-related courses. The objective of this requirement is to procure contractor support to instruct and evaluate two online courses for the Center for Development of Security Excellence

(CDSE).

4. Authority and rationale: In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order. The original FSS order was competitively awarded to Carney via a BPA issued against GSA schedule. DSS is in the process of reevaluating all of its instruction needs in order to determine a more efficient way to procure required services. During the 6 month period, Carney will be providing nearly identical services as are currently performed under the BPA order.

5. Determination that the order represents the best value: Prior to award, the contracting officer will ensure the firm fixed prices provided by the contractor are in accordance with their BPA prices. DSS plans to issue a firm fixed price BPA order based on deliverables. DSS has established discounted GSA rates via the DSS training BPAs and DSS will request additional discounts.

6. Market research: No market research was completed for this limited, 6-month effort.

7. Actions DSS may take in the future to overcome the barriers that led to restriction:

DSS intends to competitively award a follow on effort for similar services. The Office of Acquisitions is making a concerted effort to assist the CDSE in their planning of future requirements as well as assisting in the drafting of statements of work.

Limited Sources Justification

HS0021-14-Q-0035

Certification and approvals:

I certify that the foregoing facts are complete and accurate.

CDSE representative:

Wayne Lund

I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer:

Karen E. Oettinger