Limited-Source Justification Final - Redacted.pdf

Federal Supply Schedule Limited Source Justification

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 8.405-6, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) has determined that restricting consideration of scheduled contractors is justified for this procurement action. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. The following is a list of supporting documentation for this Limited-Sources Justification in accordance with FAR Subpart 8.405-6(c)(2):

1. Contracting Agency – U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Central Office, Administration Division, Acquisitions Branch, Privatized Corrections Contracting.

2. Description of Action Being Approved – This action will be a firm-fixed price task order with a base period of twelve months and two twelve-month option periods. The task order will be issued pursuant to the terms and conditions of the referenced GSA FSS Contract.

3. Description of Supplies and Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Need (Inclusive of the estimated value) –

This acquisition is for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) requirement of an acquisition knowledge and productivity web-based subscription service designed to keep acquisition professionals apprised of changes in legislation, policies, regulations, protests, and oversight reports, along with an analysis of the impact on acquisition and program management environments. This tool provides acquisition news, advisory publications, and productive tools which reflect updated regulatory requirements. Additionally, this tool with also provide additional means to earn continuous learning points (CLPs) in support of the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) federal acquisition certifications (FACs) as well as agency annual training requirements.

The base period is September 28, 2022 through September 27, 2023 with two (2), twelve (12) month, option periods. The estimated value of this award is not expected to exceed .

4. Authority Cited – This acquisition is being conducted under statutory authorities for the MAS program which are 41 U.S.C. 152 (3), Competitive Procedures and Title 40 U.S.C.

501, Services for Executive Agencies. This justification is limiting sources in accordance with FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(B); limited source justification as the products are available from only one source capable of responding due to the unique and specialized nature of the work.

Unison Virtual Acquisition Office, LLC is the proprietary provider of the Virtual Acquisition Office (VAO) online subscription system which is currently being used in other Department of Justice agencies.

5. Contracting Officer’s Best Value Determination – This award will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the referenced GSA FSS, for which the GSA Contracting Officer has already determined the price to be fair and reasonable, pursuant to FAR 8.404(d). A separate determination is not required. Additionally, the contractor provided a discount to their current schedule pricing.

Therefore, the Bureau’s Contracting Officer has determined that the utilization of the GSA FSS represents the best value to the government.

6. Market Research – Market research was conducted through GSA FSS to determine the number of authorized contractors eligible to provide the required services. No additional sources were found, that could meet the Government’s requirements, and Unison Virtual Acquisition Office LLC is the sole proprietor of the VAO online subscription system.

There is no competition anticipated for this acquisition.

7. Other Factors – N/A

8. Statement of Actions to Remove or Overcome Any Barrier – For the reasons stated previously, no actions are available to the Bureau which could remove competition barriers before subsequent acquisition of the required services. In addition, the Contracting Office will publish the Limited- Source Justification within 14 days on the SAM website, www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)(i).

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify this request for Limited Source Justification is made in good faith and the supporting data and information are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Mason Lacy, Contracting Officer Date Privatized Corrections Contracting

CONCURANCE

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

Ryan Wynne, Chief Date Privatized Corrections Contracting

10/05/2022

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MASON LACY

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RYAN WYNNE

Digitally signed by RYAN

WYNNE

Date: 2022.10.05 15:22:17 -04'00'