LSJ_FAR_8.405-6_Single-Sign-On_Redacted.pdf

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION FOR MULTIPLE AWARD

SCHEDULE (MAS) ORDERS FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity and specific identification of the document as a limited source justification.

This requirement is in support of GSA, Office of Civil Rights (OCR), 1800 F Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20005. The contracting activity is Office of Internal

Acquisition (OIA), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

A modification to an existing task order no. GS1416AA0238 that was sole sourced to Micropact is modified to include single sign on (SSO) functionality within the iComplaints system. The action will be firm-fixed price task order to Micropact under the current task order no. GS1416AA0238 and it will be a one time fee to add the function. The order is a sole-source since Micropact is the only vendor for iComplaints system. The justification will be posted to the FBO website.

3. A complete description of the supplies and/or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

The manufacturer/vendor will update the current iComplaints system to include the single sign on system that is required for authentication and security purposes.

The updated iComplaints system to include single sign on system supports the mission of the Office of Civil Rights and Office of Information and Technology by providing a secure data system.

The estimated value is

4. The authority and supporting rationale (see FAR Part 8.405-6(a)(1)(i) and (b)(1)) and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

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FAR 8.405-6(a) Justifications for Limiting Sources

(for brand name requirements, please see the following table) (A signed copy of this justification document must be posted to www.fedbizopps.gov for 30 days within 14 days from the date of award)

X FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized

Only Micropact vendor supports the iComplaints system that is currently being utilized. In order to ensure compliance with security measures a single sign on application needs to be added to the current iComplaints system.

(To be completed by the Contracting Officer)

5. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders, and the results of the research, or a statement why market research was not conducted.

GSA OCR did not conduct market research in addition to that conducted prior to task order award since the vendor, Micropact, currently is administrating support service for their data system iComplaints. The modification is to add a single sign on function to the data system iComplaints that is currently in place for use.

6. Any other facts supporting the limited sources justification.

N/A

7. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for supplies or services is made.

The service being requested is a modification to the existing software that is being utilized. Micropact is the only vendor that is the owner of the software; therefore, this is a sole source to add on the additional request.

http://www.fedbizopps.gov/

Program/Technical Official Certification:

I hereby certify and accept the responsibility that any and all supporting data provided above or used to justify the above requested for a sole source procurement (e.g., verifying the Government’s minimum needs, schedule requirements, and/or other rationale for other than full and open competition) is accurate and complete to the best of my personal knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Signature Date

Project Manager’s Signature Date

Contracting Officer’s Certification:

I hereby certify that the information contained in this Justification for Other than Full and

Open Competition, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Contracting Officer’s Signature Date