JOFOC.pdf

IRS Form (Rev. 6/21)

IRSAP 1006.3

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(JOFOC)

FAR SUBPART 6.3

I recommend the use of other than full and open competition for the acquisition of the following supplies or services. If this acquisition is to be made with only one source or a limited number of sources, negotiations will be conducted with the indicated proposed supplier(s).

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Criminal Investigation (CI), Special Investigative Techniques (SIT), supporting by National Backstopping Unit (NBU), Contracting agency is IRS CI – Section I.

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED:

This is a highly sensitive law enforcement acquisition that is not to be publicized, advertised, discussed, or disclosed due to National Security and agent safety.

IRS Criminal Investigation requires a renewal contract with a base plus four one - option years for

Contract will expire on 09/29/2026. The need date for these items is 09/30/2026.

Base year: 09/30/2026 – 09/29/2027 Option Year 1: 09/30/2027 – 09/29/2028 Option Year 2: 09/30/2028 – 09/29/2029 Option Year 3: 09/30/2029 – 09/29/2030 Option Year 4: 09/30/2030 – 09/29/2031

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3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES:

This is a highly sensitive Law Enforcement acquisition that is not to be publicized, advertised, IRS – CI SIT, NBU is purchasing a base year, plus four one option years contract with LNSSI.

4. SHOPPING CART

NUMBER:

5. NAME OF PROPOSED SOURCE(S):

LexisNexis Special Services Inc.

1775 Greensboro Station Drive Suite 425E McLean, VA 22102 6. TOTAL AMOUNT:

$5,431,748.85

7. CERTIFICATION OF TECHNICAL OR REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL

I hereby certify that any supporting information and data provided, which form the basis for this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

PROGRAM OFFICE (Requiring Activity) (Name & Title)

(Signature) (Phone No.) (Date)

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8. PROCUREMENT OFFICE CERTIFICATION

This requirement [ ] will / [ X ] will not provide for a bridge contract.

I certify that this submission is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. This certification will serve as approval, unless action exceeds $900K.

CONTRACTING OFFICER

(Name)

(Signature) (Phone No.) (Date)

Before requesting this procurement, state one statutory authority for this procurement to be conducted under “other than full and open competition” procedures. Provide narrative justification associated with the respective state authority in block number 10.

9. THE COMPETITION IN CONTRACTING ACT OF 1984 (P.L. 98-369)

(place “X” in appropriate box)

X 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1), FAR 6.302-1– Only one responsible source; or brand name specification

41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(2), FAR 6.302-2 – Unusual and compelling urgency

41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(3), FAR 6.302-3 – Industrial mobilization, engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(4), FAR 6.302-4 – International agreement

41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(5), FAR 6.302-5 – Authorized or required by statute

41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(6), FAR 6.302-6 – National Security

41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(7), FAR 6.302-7 – Public Interest

10. JUSTIFICATION

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A. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED.

The product provided by LNSSI

IRS, CI SIT is authorized to sk

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B. DESCRIBE THE EFFORTS TAKEN TO ENSURE OFFERS WERE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE, INCLUDING WHETHER A NOTICE WAS OR

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WILL BE PUBLISHED AS REQUIRED BY FAR SUBPART 5.2 AND, IF NOT, WHICH

EXCEPTION UNDER FAR 5.202 APPLIES.

This is a highly sensitive law enforcement acquisition that is not to be advertised or publicized due to national security and agent safety. Therefore, award will be made without solicitation, advertisement, or publication of any kind.

C. DETERMINATION THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR

AND REASONABLE.

The Contracting Officer will determine that the price is fair and reasonable based on previous award analysis, applicable price analysis techniques, and established commercial catalog prices.

The Government will ensure that the final negotiated price is fair and reasonable in accordance with RFO FAR references 12.204(a) and FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(5)(6)(7), The Government will compare proposed prices set forth by the vendor with the Independent Government Cost Estimate, comparison of proposed prices with prices obtained through market research for the same or similar items, and analysis of data other than certified cost or pricing data provided by the offeror.

D. DESCRIBE THE MARKET RESEARCH THAT WAS CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS OF

THAT SURVEY. IF ACTIONS WERE TAKEN BY PROCUREMENT PERSONNEL TO SATISFY

THIS REQUIREMENT (SUCH AS A GPE SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS), PLEASE SPECIFY.

E. DESCRIBE ANY OTHER FACTS TO SUPPORT THE JOFOC.

F. LIST SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THE

ACQUISITION.

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G. LIST THE ACTIONS THE BUREAU WILL TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS

TO PROMOTE THE COMPETITION ON ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITIONS FOR SIMILAR

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

This is a highly sensitive Law Enforcement acquisition that may not to be publicized, advertised, H. STATEMENT THAT REQUIREMENT DOES NOT RESULT FROM A LACK OF PLANNING OR

THE EXPIRATION OF FUNDS.

This requirement does not result from a lack of planning or the expiration of funds.

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NOTE: Each review must be preceded by lower level approval(s). For example, actions over $90 million require all approvals.

IN NO CASE WILL AN INDIVIDUAL SIGN MORE THAN ONE APPROVAL LEVEL.