JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY_PR15996520 - Cellebrite Inseyets 2026-2027.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING

ACTIVITY

Department of

State Contracting

Activity

☐ Acquisition Management

☐ Foreign Service Institute

☐ Office of Foreign Missions

☐ U.S. Mission to the United Nations

☒ Overseas Post: Asuncion, Paraguay

Requiring

Activity DOJ/DEA Asuncion Country Office, Paraguay

SECTION 2: NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING

APPROVED

Approval is requested to solicit and award an order under a multiple award contract with exception to fair opportunity to Cellebrite Inc., 1861 International Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102 for the supplies and/or services described in Section 3 on behalf of the Requiring

Activity.

Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY’S NEEDS

- 1 ea. of 1-Year License for Cellebrite Inseyets Online with 100 Unlocks for SN#

365412371

- 1 ea. of 1-Year License for Cellebrite Inseyets Offline Unlimited Physical Analyzer for

SN# 1612421268.

- 1 ea. of 1-Year License for Cellebrite Inseyets Offline Unlimited Physical Analyzer for

SN# 913402465

The estimated value for the entire period of performance is $46,500.00 USD.

SECTION 4: IDENTIFICATION OF THE EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

AND THE SUPPORTING RATIONALE

This acquisition is conducted pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 4103 and 4106 as implemented by FAR

16.507-6 and substantiated by the following:

☒ FAR 16.507-7 – Items peculiar to one manufacturer.

The agency-owned equipment which will be supported by this procurement is manufactured and exclusively available for Cellebrite Equipment licensing. The requester uses this equipment and associated licenses in the performance of programs to target drug trafficking organizations, support bilateral narcotics control cooperations, and enhance national security. Cellebrite Inc. is the only vendor that can provide and integrate the required licenses to operationalize the requestor’s already integrated workflow and ensure continued functionality of the existing equipment.

SECTION 5: DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND

REASONABLE

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated price(s) will be fair and reasonable based on: price competition; market prices. By signing the justification, the Contracting Officer makes a determination that the $46,500 to the Government is expected to be fair and reasonable.

SECTION 6. STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE

TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO THE EXCEPTION

TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE.

Not Applicable.

SECTION 7. CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical and Requirements Cognizance:

SIGNATURE:

Name: Iman Khozouee Date

Title: DEA, SIU Program Coordinator

CERTIFICATIONS

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.104-1(a)(12))

I certify that this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

Edward Swann Date

Contracting Officer

SECTION 8. APPROVALS

APPROVALS

HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

Edward Swann Date

HCA