JA - Urner Barry Revised-Signed Final_Redacted.pdf

CUI | Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.102 & 3.104

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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

CONTRACTING SERVICES OFFICE

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19111-5092

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTINGACTIVITY:

Requiring Activity:

DLA Troop Support Subsistence 700 Robbins Avenue

Contracting Activity:

DLA Contracting Services Office, Philadelphia (DCSO-P) 700 Robbins Avenue

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEINGAPPROVED:

Internet Database requirement 10 users) -25-P-0064.

Purchase Order SP4701-25-P-0064 was awarded on September 26, 2025, for with a base period of September 30, 2025 – September 29, 2026. The modification will be endor

CUI | Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.102 & 3.104 remium level or add additional users, as the platform and data are proprietary.

entire system, which would cause loss of capability, delays in pricing validation, and significant duplication of cost. The upgrade is necessary to maintain continuity of operations and ensure DLA remains fully compliant with its database requirements through September 2026. For these reasons,

6. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG

SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE

REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED:

Market Research was conducted by the requiring activity, DLA Troop Support - Subsistence, via contract history and a sources sought notice. Three businesses responded to the Sources Sought Notice: Poplicus Inc (dba Govini), PdcGlobal Ent LLC, and McKinsey & Company Inc. Of those that responded, only McKinsey & Company Inc., which is a Large Business, was determined to be capable of meeting the requirement.

two small business concerns. Therefore, this acquisition for an Internet-accessible database of protein item pricing will be issued via Open Market on an unrestricted basis.

7. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION:

the required upgrade to the Premium level. Competing the requirement would cause delays and unnecessary costs because no other vendor can access or modify t

8. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE

TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR

SERVICES REQUIRED:

going reviews to keep abreast of new technology, both in and in the Government as a continuing effort within DLA. DLA always uses a variety of vendors, manufacturers and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue its practice of surveying the industry market to ensure future full and open competition.

As mentioned previously, no other firm, nor Re-Sellers of Actian Corporation, can provide maintenance for this brand name product due to the proprietary nature of the software.