Justification and Approval Security Scan.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

On the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting Officer pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR)13.106, hereby determine that the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source is reasonably available.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Contracting Office Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) Frederick, MD, on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Human Resources and Administration (OHRA), Operations, Security and Preparedness (OSP), proposes to enter into a sole source contract with PAE Professional

Services LLC (PAE PS) located at 7799 Leesburg Pike, Suite 300 North, Falls Church, VA 22043; (SAMS Unique

Entity ID#: HHB2BNB4PNY3; CAGE: 1CA36) under FAR 13- Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). In accordance with (IAW) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available due to scheduled Accreditation Site Visit scheduled for 9 and 10 January 2023 (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name or industrial mobilization). PAE

Professional Services LLC (PAE PS) is the accrediting Agency’s authorized vendor for providing required security scans for secure workspaces. PAE is a provider of this service to the accrediting agency and has no authorized resellers in the marketplace. PAE provides technical support and subject matter expertise through unique and distinctive certifications, which are accepted by the Federal Government Accreditation Official (AO) to analyze security risks and recommend mitigation strategies needed to obtain accreditation for the secure workspace and facility.

The Period of Performance (POP): January 01, 2023, through April 01, 2023. There are no option years.

The estimated total value of this acquisition is $ according to IGCE and Funding document.

This contract is to provide support and technical subject matter expertise for conducting a specialized technical assessment of a VA secure workspace located at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) in Aurora, CO. PAE Professional Services LLC (PAE PS) will assess potential risks, identify mitigative measures, and provide a final report needed to accredit the secure workspace. Market research was not conducted, PAE Professional

Services LLC (PAE PS) is the credentialing Agency’s authorized vendor for providing required security scans for secure workspaces and has been determined responsible with respect to performance. They are registered and certified in VetBiz.gov as a Large Business with the NAICS code for this requirement which in accordance with

Public Law 109-461 Section 502(c) meets the requirements of this statute to sole source. No award shall be made until the Contracting Officer determines the cost to the Government to be fair and reasonable. This determination will be based on a comparison of current contract pricing, past proposal submissions (if available), other information made available, and an Independent Government Cost Estimate, etc. All future requirements will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Toward the expiration of this contract, consideration will be given as to whether the future acquisition should be competitive.

Technical Certification

I certify that the information provided which forms the basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Contracting Officers Representative

Contracting Officer’s Certification

Contracting Officer:

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

Contracting Officer