JA Template _SAT - isotec portals upgrade 9-8 (1).pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

for Sole Source Including Brand Name

Less than or Equal to $250,000 (not exceeding $7 million for commercial items)

41 U.S.C 1901 and FAR Subparts 13.5, 8.4 & 16.5

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Homeland Security United States Secret Services

Requiring Activity: Administrative Operations Division

2. Description of Action: The purpose of this justification and approval is to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Advent Automation, 12011 Guilford Road, Suite 103 / Annapolis Junction, MD 20701, to perform upgrades to the existing security portal equipment at the Headquarters Memorial Building.

3. Description of Supplies or Services The vendor is required to upgrade security portal equipment to retrofit outdated or obsolete parts at the Headquarters Memorial Building, located at 950 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20223. The period of performance shall be one (1) year from the award date to provide all necessary upgrades. The estimated contract value is $149,045.

4. Statutory Authority: Cite the authority under one of the “exceptions” listed.

Identify only One specific statutory authority that will be used to justify.

A) Open Market Acquisition

_X_ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This authority includes brand name.

5. Rationale Supporting Use of Authority Cited Above: Presently, Advent is the only authorized dealer to work on equipment that has been permanently installed in the building. Based on the currently installed equipment, Advent Automation has proprietary restrictions for servicing the equipment and replacement parts/repairs.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: In accordance, with FAR 6.302-1(d)(2), a notice will be posted on SAM.gov.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: The Administrative Operations Division will continue to look into new equipment for USSS needs that can fit security needs, through continuing to conducting market research. If other firms ever become authorized dealers for the installed equipment, those firms will be considered in future procurements.

8. Market Research: The Administrative Operations Division reviewed and conducted an internet search to see if any vendor has the authority to conduct services on the installed equipment. At this time, no other vendors has the authority to upgrade or provide services on the equipment.

Insert Title of Acquisition: Requisition Number:

9. Price Reasonableness:

_x_ Comparison with similar items in a related industry..

The price is considered fair and reasonable in comparison to a contract for the replacement of a similar item. HQ003418C0023 was awarded to replace a crash gate.

10. Other Facts: n/a

11. Certifications & Approvals: In accordance with the authority(ies) indicated in Section 4, above, and agency procedures, all justification documents must follow the approval process stated below.

Certification (Always Required):

The undersigned hereby certifies that the information provided herein to support this justification is complete and accurate to the best of his or her knowledge and belief.

Program Office (e.g. COR, SAIC, Program Manager, or Division Chief in accordance with business unit operating procedures):

Printed Name: SHERI L. CORLEY

Sheri Corley 7/30/21 Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________

Approval:

Contracting Officer (Always Required):

Printed Name: ________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________