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FAR Part 13 – Soliciting from a Single Source for Towing, Storage, Maintenance and Disposal of Seized and/or

Forfeited Vehicles – New York & New Jersey

United States Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service

Asset Forfeiture Division (AFD)

FAR PART 13

Soliciting from a Single Source Justification (Under SAT) Applicable to procurements exceeding the Micro-purchase threshold but less than or equal to the

Simplified Acquisition Threshold as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b).

MIQ Request Number

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Contract Specialist’s Name Christopher Benca

Contracting Officer’s Representative Cindy Bridges

Background

As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement (or portion of the requirement to be sole-sourced) is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold for commercial items/services.

Description of Supply or Service

The United States Marshals Service (USMS) has a requirement for towing, storage, maintenance, and disposal of seized/forfeited vehicles in the District of New York and District of New Jersey for a six (6) month period beginning on February 23, 2025 and ending August 22, 2025. The vehicles will include production-sized cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, etc.

Estimated Total Value $452,287.30

Vendor’s / Brand Name RBEX Inc.

Indicate the FAR Authority

FAR 13.106-1(b) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required.

A. Reason for Soliciting Only One Source (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, industrial

The U.S. Marshal Service (USMS) has a requirement for towing/transporting, appraisal, storage, maintenance, and disposal services for motor vehicles, commercial and passenger.

Additionally, these same services may be required for specialty vehicles such as but not limited to motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, jet skis, trailer able boats. The current

FAR Part 13 – Soliciting from a Single Source for Towing, Storage, Maintenance and Disposal of Seized and/or

Forfeited Vehicles – New York & New Jersey mobilization, other exclusive qualifications) purchase order for the execution of the above stated services is ending on 2/22/2025, and due to competing requirements and recent personnel attrition, the Procurement Unit has been unable to conduct a follow-on acquisition. The current contractor RBEX Inc. successfully provides the ongoing services and has an existing infrastructure and organizational plan established to process this asset type. The incumbent has the capability to be at relocation sites with law enforcement agencies at time of seizure or post investigative custody to move the required motor vehicle to its existing storage facility. The incumbent has the industry knowledge to provide these services to the USMS, along with superior service. In addition, the vendor can provide all services and supplies immediately as it has an existing footprint and can mobilize immediately, as needed. This ability is invaluable from a law enforcement, governmental, and logistical perspective. This ability allows the USMS to act nimbly in any given situation and provide seamless services to the United States Government.

As previously stated, the incumbent is the only source that can provide the required services on an ongoing basis without unacceptable delay and interruption, which would otherwise result in significant adverse impact to the agency’s mission.

Therefore, the Government minimum needs can only be satisfied by RBEX Inc. until the re-competition effort gets underway for the new award to be released by 3rd QTR 2025.

Method for Determining Fair and Reasonable Pricing

I hereby certify that the anticipated price to the Government for this action will be determine fair and reasonable using the methods listed in FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) via market research, via comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases, and via comparison to an Independent Government Cost Estimate.

CERTIFICATIONS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Jennifer Crane Technical/Requirement Certification

FAR Part 13 – Soliciting from a Single Source for Towing, Storage, Maintenance and Disposal of Seized and/or

Forfeited Vehicles – New York & New Jersey

B. Supervisory/Senior Contract Specialist Concurrence: In accordance with USMS Policy Directive

6.1, Section 7(c) I hereby concur with proceeding with this Soliciting from a Single Source Justification.

Eliana CW York Supervisory Contracting Officer

C. Contracting Officer’s Determination: Based upon the information provided in this document, I hereby approve the acquisition of the required supply or service without competition pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b). I also certify that the publication requirements established in FAR 5.102 have been or will be fulfilled.

Christopher R. Benca Contracting Officer