JA_for_intent_of_SS for Washington State Ferries.pdf

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR LIMITED

COMPETITION/SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the Washington Ferries listed on DJF-23-3840-PR-0001973 is available from only one source, and competition is precluded as there are no substitutes available.

1. This acquisition is restricted to the following sole source:

Company: Washington State Ferries Company Address: 2901 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: Sheri Brehmer 206-515-3961

2. This Washington State Ferry services is estimated to cost $19,200.00 and is request to be delivered by 01/01/2023.

The services needed from Washington State Ferry service is the only ferry service in western Washington State Puget Sound area. Buses, light trail and other forms of public transportation employees utilize to commute to work from home and home to work. The employees are able to select from a variety of pass types depending on where they live and the monthly cost per employee ranges from $90 to $168 per month.

3. Washington State Ferries is a State run government entity which provides transit services for Washington State. Washington State Ferries provides ferry service across the entire Puget Sound area of the State. Currently, All Agents, Task Forces, SWAT, SOS and IA employees take Washington State ferries for Case Related transit to and from Seattle into the Kitsap county AOR. On a monthly basis, Washington State Ferries cost is about $1,600.00.

4. Check and fill in all that are applicable for an Open Market Buy:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is <insert description of current equipment>, and the new item/service must coordinate, Version 1.0 Page 2 connect, or interface with the existing system by <insert description of how the new item/service must coordinate or interface>.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

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These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole source buy:

Washington State Ferries is a Washington State run company that provides commuter transit across the Puget Sound. This is the only vendor which provides this transit services for employees.

The authority and supporting rationale for GSA FAR Part 8 (see 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.

[Identify only one of the following:

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i))(A) – An urgent or compelling need exists, and following the FSS ordering 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; or

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 FSS order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with applicable FSS procedures. The original order or BPA was not issued under sole source or limited sources procedures.

FAR 8.405-6(b) – An item peculiar to one manufacturer is required.

Please refer to Sections #2 and #3 for supporting documentation.

IF GSA FAR Part 8, complete items 6-7

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

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The contracting officer will determine, after considering the level of effort and the mix of skills available for the tasks needed, that the proposed order or BPA represents a reasonable total price and will be the best value for the FBI.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders, and the results of the research. A statement must be made that the supplies and services are available from the FSS.

Not Applicable

7. Any other facts supporting the limited source justification.

Not Applicable

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

The Government will continue to research the market to obtain as many available sources as required in accordance with the FAR to ensure that there are other vendors out there that can satisfy this requirement. In addition, the customer will do due diligence in ensuring that barriers to competition are avoided to ensure we obtain the best value for the government.

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CERTIFICATION

Requestor:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

Signature Date

Contracting Officer:

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

Signature Date

Unit Chief/Team Supervisor (Required if amount exceeds $750,000):

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

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