OGC_Membership_SSJ.docx

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.: 16-0376

Date: 08/04/2016 PR Number: RSST-16-00027

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

The DHS S&T Capability Development Support Group Office of Standards (CDS STN) has a need to obtain annual membership to the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC provide access for STN to influence standards development and implementation in the areas of geospatial technology and geospatial interoperability across Federal, State and Local governments, the private sector, and the academic communityat an estimated cost of $55,000.

2. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii). (Check one and explain below):

___X____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 _________ Other. Explain:

The OGC is the only standards-based organization of its kind in the Geospatial field serving both vendors and users with the necessary structure for achieving consensus on their specifications. The OGC leads the development of standards for geospatial and location based services.

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.

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

___X____ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other.

4. Approval:

Contracting Officer Date

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