A.02.04_J_JA15-0128_Single_Source_SIGNED_printedversion1.pdf

Tracking: JA15-0128

Simplified Acquisition Procedures

FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) (1) (i) - Soliciting from a Single Source

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity: Defense Health Agency (DHA), Contracting Operations Division – San Antonio (COD –SA), Joint Base Activity San Antonio (JBSA), Ft. Sam Houston, TX, 78234

2. Nature and/or Description of Action being approved: Approval is requested for a sole source acquisition, under the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). . This will be a firm-fixed-price contract for a service agreement and procurement of an online subscription for Bloomberg Government (BGOV), furnished by Bloomberg Finance L.P., an online subscription service for legislative tracking and congressional information.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Bloomberg Government online subscription service enables agencies to quickly and thoroughly analyze federal procurement data, procurement policy, news, analysis and provides tools that help users analyze, understand and export procurement data. The estimated total value is $114,675.00, which includes base period at a cost of $20,850.00 with four

(4) additional twelve (12) --month option periods (each equally priced at $20,850.00), this acquisition will include FAR Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (one to six month extension at a cost of $10,425.00. The estimated base period of performance is 01Aug2015 – 31July2016, Contract award will be a Firm Fixed Price using FY15 Operations & Maintenance (O&M). The service description is as follows:

Cleansed data and with Vendor Company data linked to Bloomberg Unique Identifiers so that searching provides more accurate and complete results Assigns vendors to parent companies at the contract, task order and transaction levels.

Links CAGE numbers to Vendors & Parent Vendors.

Task orders & transactions roll up to the contract level Burn rates provided at the contract level Contracts Alert allows users to receive email alerts to contracts that match custom criteria;

allows users to track active contracts for modifications and new transactions Subcontracts linked to prime contracts Contract names assigned to transactions so users can search easily for all contracts in a program Robust Keyword Search and Enhanced search fields, for example: Users can search for NAICS codes via wildcards.

Place of Performance can be searched by Congressional District Links to company data, agency pages and original solicitations when available Contracts Intelligence Tool: Creates a Pivot Table, downloads to Excel, and provides a view of transactions over time, by the Quarter or Fiscal Year Monitor procurement policy news Tracking Administration’s statements Email alert to stay updated on procurement events Analyze how an Agency is performing against small business goals Benchmark against other Agencies Perform Market Research on Small Businesses working within the Federal Government p y , p p $114,675.00, which includes base period at a cost of $20,850.00 with four, , p ,

(4) additional twelve (12) --month option periods (each equally priced at $20,850.00), this( ) ( ) p p ( q y p , ), acquisition will include FAR Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (one to six month extensionq at a cost of $10,425.00.

4. Statutory Authority Cited: Only one source deemed reasonably acceptable, IAW FAR 13.106- 1(b)(1)(i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), these services do not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source, Bloomberg, is reasonably available due to the use of proprietary data. BGOV collates publicly available data (FPDS-NG) and marries it with proprietary research and analysis to provide more accurate outcomes. Soliciting for competition would not be reasonable. Therefore, Full and Open Competition need not be provided for.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: IAW 5.202 Exception:(a) (13)(i)(ii)(iii), the proposed contract action is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; (ii) Will be made through a means that provides access to the notice of proposed contract action through the GPE; and

(iii) Permits the public to respond to the solicitation electronically. A notice of intent will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities website to increase competition.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: The proposed contract action which is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, will be made through a means that provides access to the notice of proposed contract action through the GPE and will permit the public to respond to the solicitation electronically. Therefore, after contract award, a continued effort will be conducted with an on-going research of the industry market place to determine if there are new entrants into this accreditation arena.

8. Market Research: Market Research revealed that Bloomberg Finance L.P. holds proprietary rights to data that enables a product result which meets using agencies need. The market place does offer similar subscriptions; however, the databases do not provide more accurate outcomes. The World Wide Web was used to conduct market research, visited websites include: sba.gov, bgov.com and bestvendor.com.

9. Other Facts:

Bloomberg Government (BGOV) is a web-based subscription service which includes over 12 years of enhanced Federal Procurement Data that is updated and refreshed daily. Each user will receive their unique password, customization tools, training, and customer support.

Historical data: This requirement has not been previously contracted / purchased or competed.

10. Interested Sources: None known.

11. Methods to overcome barriers: No other vendors have been found that can provide this service and additional licenses; however, this justification will be posted to allow responses from vendors before award. To date, no other sources have written to express an interest. The notices required by FAR

5.201 shall be published, and any offers or proposals received shall be considered.

Coordination:

12. Technical / Functional Representative :

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: _Kent R. Rideout_____________ Date: _______________________________

Title: _________________________________ Signature: ___________________________

13. Requirements Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name:__________________________ Date:______________________________

Title:_________________________________ Signature:__________________________

14. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

IAW FAR 13.106-3(c), techniques to be used to determine fair and reasonable price will be based on Market Research and comparison with similar items in the related industry. As part of this basis, certified cost or pricing data shall not be obtained for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, IAW FAR Part 15.403 – 1 (a).

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

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

Typed Name: __Melissa F. Oliva____________ Date: _______________________________

Title: _________________________________ Signature: ___________________________

15. Legal Review: I have reviewed this limited source and it is deemed to be legally sufficient.

Typed Name: _________________________ Date: _____________________________

Title: _Information Technology Attorney_ Signature: _________________________

16. Chief, Contract Policy and Compliance Division: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Genesta Belton ____ Date: _____________________________

Title: Chief, CP/CD____________________ Signature: _________________________

Signed in G. Belton's absence.

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Approval:

17. Contracting Officer: Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of the purchase of online subscription/services agreement to Bloomberg Government (BGOV) based on a sole source acquisition in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the supplies and/or services herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name: Melissa F. Oliva_______________ Date:_______________________________

Title: Contracting Officer___________________ Signature:___________________________

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