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Treasury Standard Form – 1012 (Rev 10/23)

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1008.405-6 Tracking No.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program (see FAR 8.401)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

The requiring agency is IRS Criminal Investigation Division (CI).

The contracting activity is Office of Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) / Office of Procurement Operations / Special Operations Division / CI Branch / Section 3

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

The purpose of this limited-sources justification is to obtain approval to award a firm-fixed price task order with Systran Software, INC for the purchase of the SYSTRAN Translate Server 10 (STS10) and maintenance services described in section 3.a below. The need date for these items is as soon as possible. The period of performance will be a base year plus four option years. See shopping no. 5000200743 for a copy of the statement of work.

2.b Name of the vendor:

Systran Software, INC.

A small business concern.

2.c Requisition No.:

5000200743

2.d Bridge contract: ☐ Yes ☒ No 2.e Brand name: ☐ Yes ☒ No 3.a A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs:

The proposed acquisition is to acquire the SYSTRAN Translate Server 10 (STS10) and maintenance services that provide CI an on-premises high volume machine language translation solution that can process GB or TB of data in a relatively short timeframe.

3.b Includes IT: ☒ Yes ☐ No

NAICS: 513210

PSC: 7B21

3.c IGCE/Estimated dollar value:

The IGCE is $ Refer to the IGCE for additional details.

4.a Identification of the authority being used (Check the appropriate box that applies).

☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) – An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays.

☒ 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.

☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) – In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order or BPA provided that the original order or BPA was placed in accordance with FSS procedures in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program (see FAR 8.401)

☐ FAR 8.405-6(b) – Items peculiar to one manufacturer. (i.e., Brand Name specifications)

4.b Supporting Rationale:

There’s only one source reasonably available. Systran developed and owns the propriety software translation tool and algorithms that are used to manipulate the data to meet our compliance needs and support the services specifically required for this acquisition. Thereby the proposed source has the sole unique technical and other resources or qualifications required for this acquisition. No other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. Failure to access this unique translation server system will result in the CI’s inability to translate large volumes of data and therefore an inability to effectively and efficiently investigate international tax and money laundering crimes.

5. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order or BPA represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d):

The Contracting Officer has determined that the quote received from Systran Software, INC represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d) and lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs) to meet the Government’s needs based on pricing information from the proposed contractor for the purposes of conducting a price analysis.

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

The Program Office conducted Market Research from November 8th, 2023, through April 20th, 2024. The program office used the Acquisition Gateway to conduct preliminary market research and to identify a best-in-class contract vehicle to meet the requirement needs.

Additional Market Research was conducted that included:

• Contacted knowledgeable individuals in Government (e.g. Bureau SBS) and Industry.

• Reviewed the results of recent market research to meet similar or identical requirements.

Market research resulted that Systran Software, INC is the only responsible source that can meet the Government’s requirements.

7.a Any other facts supporting this justification:

Not applicable.

7.b Attachments: ☐ Yes ☒ No

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program (see FAR 8.401)

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the Requiring Activity and Contracting Activity may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies and services is made:

The Government will seek competition for these products and services in future acquisitions if new vendors emerge in the commercial marketplace.

9. Certifications and Approvals:

9.a Program Office Certification (Requiring Activity). I hereby certify that any supporting information and data provided (e.g., the Government’s minimum needs or requirements, or other rationale for the limited sources) and which form the basis for this justification for an exception to fair opportunity, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Nathalie S. McDaniel Date: 12/11/2024 Signature: McDaniel Nathalie S Date: 2024.12.11 07:11:57 -08'00' Digitally signed by McDaniel Nathalie S

9.b Contracting Officer Certification and Approval. I hereby determine the circumstances of this acquisition support the justification to acquire these supplies or services on a limited source basis. I also certify this limited-sources justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Therefore, unless additional approvals are required as prescribed below, as the authorized contracting officer for this acquisition, I hereby approve the processing of this requirement on a limited-source basis.

Name: HASSAN VILLALBA Date:

Hassan A. Villalba Digitally signed by Hassan A. Villalba Signature: Date: 2024.12.16 14:17:43 -06'00'

10. Additional Reviews and Approvals (As applicable):

10.a Bureau Chief Information Officer or Authorized Designee (for IT requirements that are over $5 million, but not exceeding $75 million) (Contracting Activity). I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and representative of the Government’s need. Therefore, I hereby consent to the approval of this justification. (Note: The Bureau CIO may delegate their authority for proposed contracts over $5 million, but not exceeding $15 million to the Associate Bureau CIO(s).)

Name: Date:

Signature:

10.b Advocate for Competition (if over $750,000, but not exceeding $15 million) (Contracting Activity). I have reviewed this limited-sources justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Therefore, unless additional approvals are required as prescribed below, as the ordering activity’s Advocate for competition, I hereby approve this limited-sources justification.

Name: Date:

Signature:

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program (see FAR 8.401)

10.c Head of the Procuring Activity or Authorized Designee (if over $15 million, but not exceeding $75 million) (Contracting Activity). I have reviewed this limited-sources justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Therefore, unless additional approvals are required as prescribed below, as the head of the procuring activity or authorized designee, I hereby approve this limited-sources justification.

Name: Date:

Signature:

10.d Treasury Chief Information Officer (for IT requirements that are over $75 million).

I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and representative of the Government’s need. Therefore, I hereby consent to the approval of this justification.

Name: Date:

Signature:

10.e Senior Procurement Executive (if over $75 million) (Contracting Activity). I have reviewed this limited-sources justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Therefore, I hereby approve this limited-sources justification.

Name: Date:

Signature: