SSJ_-_NAS_Public_Health_Prep_-_Redacted.pdf

OPOAM 3013.106-1(b)(1) Sole Source Justification (SSJ)

For Simplified Acquisitions (over $3,000 and up to $150,000) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

SSJ No.: FY15-0460

Date: 9/1/2015 PR Number: ROHA-15-00068

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

The purpose of this proposed contract is to participate with the National Academy of Sciences’ “Committee on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events.” The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) shall convene a committee and conduct a combination of five (5) Meetings and Public Workshops. These events shall provide a venue for broad ranging policy discussions that serve to facilitate coordination and cooperation among public and private stakeholders in developing and enhancing the nation's medical and public health preparedness.

The estimated total cost, including all options, is .

2. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

_________Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization ____X___ Other. Explain:

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 USC 3304(a)(5), pursuant to FAR 6.302-5, Authorized or Required by Statue. The NAS was established by an Act of Congress signed by President Lincoln in March 1863 to “investigate, examine, experiment, and report upon any subject of science or art....whenever called upon by any department of the Government.” The Institute of Medicine was chartered in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences, under the terms of the 1863 Congressional charter. Most recently, Executive Order 12832 (January 19, 1993), Section 4 mandated:

When a department or agency of the executive branch of the Government determines that the Academy, because of its unique qualifications, is the only source that can provide the measure of expertise, independence, objectivity, and audience acceptance necessary to meet the department's or agency's program requirements, acquisition of services by the Academy may be obtained on a noncompetitive basis if otherwise in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over $3,000 up to $150,000) 1-1

OPOAM 3013.106-1(b)(1) Sole Source Justification (SSJ)

For Simplified Acquisitions (over $3,000 and up to $150,000) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

_________ Market Research.

____X___ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_____X___ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

___X____ Other.

The contracting officer determines that the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable based on a cost analysis of all proposed cost elements. The rates in NAS proposals have been approved by the Administrative Contracting Officer from the Office of Naval Research, Department of the Navy to assist sponsors in accurate forward pricing. For billing purposes, the rates proposed may change in accordance with any revised negotiated agreements with the Department of the Navy. The cost negotiated with NAS will be subject to the provisional rates established by the Department of the Navy.

4. Approval:

Carla Davis Contracting Officer Date

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over $3,000 up to $150,000) 1-1

Digitally signed by CARLA D DAVIS DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=Department of Homeland Security, ou=DHS HQ, ou=People, cn=CARLA D DAVIS, 0.9.2342.19200300.100.1.1=0467578844.DHS

HQ

Date: 2015.09.01 13:41:31 -04'00'

9/1/2015