Justification and Approval Signed.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

United States Secret Service

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A) FOR PROCUREMENT ACTION

(For Sole Source (including Brand Name) Open Market Procurements Less than or Equal to $150,000 ONLY;

otherwise, use SSF 3306A.)

1. Authority:FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source (including Brand Name)

2. Brief Description of the Action Being Approved:

Sole Source: and/or (Insert vendor name and address.)

Requisition Number: Cost Estimate (Include ALL Options):

Before requesting this procurement, the following factors were considered and the responses and narrative justification are provided to support this request.

Brand Name(s):

Provide a brief description of the goods or services being procured including with any brand names. [NOTE: A Statement of Work (SOW) or Bill of Materials may be referenced and attached in lieu of providing a description here.]

3. Explanation of why it is necessary to sole source and/or use brand name(s):

For example, expertise, experience or capability of the contractor that is vital to the proposed effort, time constraints (lack of planning and expiring funds are not sufficient justifications and will not be considered).

4. Describe steps taken to avoid subsequent restrictive procurements:

If subsequent procurements are anticipated, state actions taken or anticipated to avoid continued restrictive procurements of this or similar requirements in the future.

5. Certifications & Approvals:

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 (i.e. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), SAIC, Program Manager, Division Chief) (Always Required):

Printed Name:

Signature: Date:

Certifications:

Approvals:

Contracting Officer (CO) (Always Required):

Printed Name:

Signature: Date:

PRO Branch Chief or One Supervisory Level Above CO (Always Required):

Printed Name:

Date:Signature:

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