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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of the Chief Procurement Officer

Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition Version 3.1

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Competition in Contract Act (CICA) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.3 and in accordance with the requirements of FAR 6.302-1, the justification for the use of the statutory authority under FAR Subpart 6.3 is justified by the following facts and rationale required under FAR 6.302-2 as follows:

Agency and Contracting Activity.

The U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Mission Support Facilities (MSF).

The contracting activity, CBP, Procurement Directorate, proposes to enter into a contract on a basis of other than full and open competition.

Requesting Office:

Corey Sims U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Enterprise Facilities Services, Program Management Branch 150 Westpark Way Euless, TX 76040 Contracting Office:

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Procurement Directorate 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, NP 1355N Washington, DC 20229

Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

CBP intends to issue contract award on a sole source basis for Security System replacement and integration services at the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) located at: 602 Sawyer Street, Suites 500 and 600, Houston, Texas 77007. CBP intends on issuing this award to IntegriWard, LLC, who has performed work at numerous CBP locations. This acquisition will have a four-month base period of performance from 03/2/2026 – 07/3/2026..

Based upon current proposal received, the estimated price for the award is $582,884.83. The value of the Enhancements could change based upon CBP requirements and FIPS 201.2 and NIST 800-116.

Description of Supplies/Services.

Provide Security System replacement services, including but not limited to:

Video surveillance systems (CCTV), Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intercom and communication systems, Associated cabling, equipment installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning at the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) located at: 602 Sawyer Street, Suites 500 and 600, Houston, Texas 77007.

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4. Identification of Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Identification of Exception to the Buy American Statute.

Not applicable.

6. Demonstration That the Nature of the Acquisition Requires Use of the Authority Cited.

The Government is seeking to issue this award on a sole source basis to provide security equipment, installation, testing, and training of all equipment.

IntegriWard, LLC, has performed numerous installations throughout CBP, is a certified vendor for security system services, and is both involved and experienced with the ongoing and planned projects within CBP. The transition-in time needed for a new contractor to mobilize subcontractors, equipment and obtain necessary clearances and systems training takes at a minimum 6-8-months following a successful award and Notice To Proceed (NTP). A new contractor could not assume this work in the near term, and it is not in the Government’s best interest to seek a new contractor given the reasons above. Thus, CBP is seeking to issue a contract to IntegriWard, LLC.

This contract would provide Security System replacement and integration services for the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) located at: 602 Sawyer Street, Suites 500 and 600, Houston, Texas 77007. The contractor currently holds a clearance to perform installation of security systems.

7. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

OPR Headquarters conducted market research utilizing existing vendor performance data and pricing benchmarks. IntegriWard has been vetted and has successfully performed security system work across multiple CBP locations.

8. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable.

The costs of this sole source award are expected to be fair and reasonable. CBP has an IGCE for the work and has a database of recent project costs for similar work. No changes to labor categories, types of activities, or staffing are expected during the period of performance extension.

9. Description of Market Research.

Market research was completed by OPR Headquarters personnel and the Project Manager, Corey Sims, with CBP Program Management Branch, including review of IntegriWard’s submitted market research package and pricing proposal. IntegriWard

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10. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

Conducting a full and open competition at this time would negatively impact the Government by introducing transition risk and potential delays in performance. A new contractor would not possess the institutional knowledge of the existing security system configurations, operational requirements, and site-specific conditions necessary to ensure uninterrupted support. The incumbent contractor has been vetted by CBP and has demonstrated the ability to perform the required services. The contractor is a Small Business Administration 8(a) participant and is capable of immediately supporting this requirement with minimal risk to the Government.

Continued use of the incumbent 8(a) contractor ensures continuity of operations and timely execution of the requirement.

11. A Listing of the Sources, if Any That Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition.

No other sources have expressed an interest in this work.

12. A Statement of the Actions, if Any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome Any Barriers to Competition Before Any Subsequent Acquisition for Supplies or Services Required.

N/A.

13. Contracting Officer’s Certification. I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TBD

Contracting Officer Date

14. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification. I certify this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.

Branch Chief Date

15. Legal Counsel Review. I reviewed this Justification and Approval for Other Than

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Full and Open Competition in accordance with HSAM 3006.304-70 and find it legally sufficient.

Date Legal Counsel

APPROVAL:

Contracting Officer Date

Note: The Contracting Officer is the final approving official when the action does not exceed $700K and must also sign the justification when the contract is awarded under FAR 6.302-7, Public Interest, regardless of dollar amount.

N/A

Procuring Activity Advocate for Competition Date

Note: The Procuring Activity Advocate for Competition (PAAC) is the final approving official when the action exceeds $700K but is less than or equal to $13.5M and must also sign the justification when the contract is awarded under FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest, regardless of dollar amount. Approval by the PAAC is not required if the J&A is reviewed and approved by an official designated by the Component who meets either of the criteria at FAR 6.304(a)(3)(i) or (ii). However, this exception does not apply to justifications citing FAR 6.302-7 and exceptional circumstances applying to actions above the simplified acquisition threshold that cite FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency as the authority.

N/A

Head of Contracting Activity Date

Note: The HCA is the approving official when the action exceeds

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$13.5M but is less than or equal to $68M (less than or equal to $93M for USCG) and must also sign the justification when the contract is awarded under FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest, regardless of dollar amount. The HCA is not required to approve the justification if the Component PAAC meets either of the criteria at FAR 6.304(a)(3)(i) or (ii). However, this exception does not apply to justifications citing FAR 6.302-7 and exceptional circumstances applying to actions above the simplified acquisition threshold that cite FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency as the authority.

N/A

Chief Procurement Officer Date

Note: The Chief Procurement Officer is the final approving official when the action exceeds $68M (exceeds $93M for USCG) and must also sign the justification when the contract is awarded under FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest or the justification results in the invocation of the exception to the Buy American statute at FAR 25.103(b)(2) or 25.202(a)(2), regardless of dollar amount. When CPO approval is required only because FAR 25.103(b)(2) or 25.202(a)(2) is applicable to the procurement, the J&A shall be routed for review and approval using the Buy American Reporting Tool in OCPO’s Enterprise Reporting Application.