Justification for Other than Full and Open HIDS Cont of Ops_Redacted.pdf

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U.S. Department of Justice United States Marshals Service Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1

NOTE: All awards up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000

IAW FAR13.104,

is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW source if the CO determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). IAW explaining the absence of competition (see the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer

FAR13.106-1(b), FAR13.106-3(b)(3), 13.106-1 single source awards IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3), meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase.

decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. This template when completed can be used to document

COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable

COs solicit from a single source of purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one

COs are required to include additional statements for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed

Note: Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can

1b. Estimated Amount:

$98,005.60

2. Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

Provide the USMS Home Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS) Program with home security system equipment. Services shall include site surveys and new HIDS installation for program residences and 3G to 5G upgrades for existing residences.

1. MIQ Request Number:

M-21-A32-R-001088

1a. Purchase Order Number:

TBD

2a. Select applicable category of category of services or other:

Other (provide brief description of supplies or services)

Residential Security Systems

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with reasons to support why no other supplies or services can be used:

Urgency The HIDS program provides residential alarm services to Federal judicial officials, these officials are probable candidates of targeted violence.

4. Reason that suggested source is the only source which can provide the supplies or services:

In accordance with agency objectives, the government has a need to ensure continuity of support for the HIDS program during the procurement process to ensure the safety and security of Federal Judicial residences. The Government has an immediate need for existing systems upgrade from 3G to 5G communication and an immediate need for new system installations for new residences and/or new judicial program participants. The incumbent contractor is the only responsible source to provide continuity of operations services. HIDS program requires a ninety day transition plan to assume support for the program and completed background checks for technicians.

5. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

The agency is currently engaged in proposal evaluation and award for a new HIDS contract from a full and open competitive solicitation. Market research was conducted supporting this solicitation. In the intervening time period until contract award market research finds the incumbent contractor is the most responsible source to award an urgent sole source award for the required new security systems and existing system upgrades.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name:

, Contracting Officer

Signature: Date:

5/6/2021

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SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST CONCURRENCE:

Signature:Name:

, Contracting Officer

Date:

MIQ Request Number: M-21-A32-R-001088

5/6/2021