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Solicitation #: 140D0423Q0639 which is brand name, then it should so state; the approval level requirements will then only apply to that portion.

□ Industrial Mobilization

5. Rationale.

Panther Prolifics is an application development language used in several critical National Applications (i.e., AFMSS, CBS, LR2000, RAS, and UAS-LRAM) that directly impacts the mission success of BLM. As demonstrated by the attached Prolifics sole source letter; Prolifics manufacturers and distributes Panther Software Suite. Prolifics has been a sole source provider for this requirement to BLM for multiple years. Prolifics has been the only firm that can provide Panther Software for BLM’s IT infrastructure needs.

6. Market Research.

On 05/04/2023, a search for Prolifics, Inc through SAM.gov using the NAICS 541511, deemed the vendor as a large business. On 7/19/2022, the COR confirmed the Product Service Code (PSC) and Universal Product Code (UPC) for this requirement, DA013E30, is a service. Therefore, the Department of the Interior Mandatory Use Contract Vehicles identified in DOI-AAAP-0088 is not required for the use of NASA SEWP for Enterprise Information Technology Hardware Acquisitions. Prolifics, Inc provided BLM with verification through a sole source letter, dated 2/28/2022, stating that the vendor is the sole provider of Panther Software Licenses and Support since they manufacture and distribute Panther Software.

Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), the undersigned hereby determines the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source is reasonably available as supported herein.