NCP095_-_Ray_Allen_Bags_Justification_Redacted.pdf

Transportation Security Administration

SECTION I: Introduction

SAP Single Source Justification

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Office of Contracting and Procurement propose to solicit and issue a purchase order based on soliciting only one source. (FAR 13. l 06-1 (b )(2))

The procurement request number is 2117207NCP095, and the Office of Contracting and Procurement's tracking number is JA-2017-02-0127.

This acquisition is conducted under FAR Patt 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

SECTION II: Description of Action Being A111woved

TSA Seeks approval to purchase 6,990 qty. Ray Allen narcotic bags to support new and ongoing operations.

(a.) Contractor TBD (b.)Type of action: Firm Fixed-Price Contract (c.) Estimated amount:

(d.)Period of Perfonnance: Delivered 30 days after award

SECTION III: Description of Supplies or Services

TSA seeks approval to purchase 6,990 Ray Allen narcotic bags to support new and ongoing operation. The exact specifications are:

Item #N-1-P Size: Large (5 inches Wx8 inches H) Material: Nylon Pack Cloth

The estimated total of the Ray Allen narcotics bags is

SECTION IV: Identification of the Single Source Justification

FAR 13.106-l(b) 0 Only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the work.

[8J Brand Name Only

0 An urgent and compelling need exists and soliciting more than one vendor would result in unacceptable delays.

0 A licensing agreement is required as a part of this purchase order, which is available from only one source.

SECTION V: Description of Rationale

The Canine Explosives Laboratory uses the Ray Allen bags to contain certain training aids that are distributed to program participants. The Canine Explosives Laboratory conducts testing on several narcotics ba s. The Ra Allen ba not on1 contained the trainin aid better than the others but had the

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SECTION VI: Contracting Officer's Determination that the Order Represents the Best Value

The Government developed an Independent Govemment Estimate (IGCE) based on prior competitive market pricing from the following three (3) suppliers: Ray AHen Manufacturing, Maximum K-9, and Tetragon - Tasse District INC. It is anticipated that adequate price competition will again be achieved for this requirement. As such, it is expected that this brand name procurement will result fri the best overall value to the Government.

SECTION VII: Market Research Description

TSA conducted market research to create a list of suppliers who were able to provide the required product using internet research for supplies and products on the GSA schedule website; Internet searches for suppliers and email inquiries to vendors carrying the product, and phone calls to suppliers were made for clarification if websites were not clear. There were three (3) suppliers on the open market that ca1Tied this product:

Ray Allen Manufacturing Maximum K9 Tetragon-Tasse Dist Inc.

SECTION VIII: Contracting Officer Ce11ification

I certify that this requirement meets the Government's minimu need and that the supporting data, which f01ms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.

Susan Vendetti Name Printed Signature

SECTION X: Concurrence and Approval The requhed levels of concurrence and approval of this justification for single source solicitation depends on the estimated total value of the procurement. Concurrence and approval must be obtained for that level and each previ~us level.

Program Manager:

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Contracting Officer:

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