Limited Source Justification Tattoo Removal Please Sign.pdf

NATIONAL ACQUISITION AND SYSTEMS SECTION

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

(>$150,000 AND <$650,000)

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) Subparts 13.106-1(b)(2)and 13.501(a) and the Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy (BPAP) Subpart 6.304(b), the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has determined there is only one source reasonably available. The following is supporting documentation in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.501(a)(2)(i).

1. Contracting Agency – U.S. Department of Justice, BOP, Central Office, Administration Division, Acquisitions Branch, National Acquisitions & Systems Section.

2. Nature and/or Description of Action being Approved - This action is for a sole source, firm fixed price acquisition for tattoo removal services.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs including estimated value- The National Gang Unit (NGU) is a Section of the of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Intelligence & Counter Terrorism Branch. A pilot program will focus on the removal of existing tattoo(s) for inmates that choose to volunteer for the program.

The estimated cost for the required service is $200,000.00.

4. Authority Cited – The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 1901, determined that the use of this authority is appropriate pursuant to FAR Sub part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), that the circumstances of this action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

5. Determination that Proposed Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or the Nature of the Acquisition Requires Use of the Authority Cited – Ink Doctors is currently serving the state of California for similar services. Ink Doctors has a mobile unit that can travel to institutions. Ink Doctors is the only vendor with state or federal references that could be verified. Therefore it has been determined by the contract officer that this is the only qualified contractor that can fulfil this requirement.

6. Efforts Made to Solicit from as Many Sources as Practicable Including Whether or Not a Notice Was or Will be Publicized as Required by FAR Part 5.2: - The Contracting Officer researched General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) and the commercial market while conducting market research to determine if additional responsible offerors were capable of providing the requirement. This search resulted in the Contracting Officer’s determination that there was not a reasonable expectation of receiving two or more offers.

A notice of the BOP’s intent to issue a sole source award to Ink Doctors will be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE) in accordance with FAR Subparts 13.105(a) and 5.203(a).

The Sole Source justification will be made available to the GPE as required by FAR Subpart 13.501(a)(1)(iii).

7. Contracting Officer’s Determination that the Cost to the Government Will be Fair and Reasonable - Through market research, comparison of pricing for similar services, and historical procurement data for similar support services, the Contracting Officer anticipates the price to be fair and reasonable.

8. Description of the Market Survey Conducted - Market research was conducted through GSA FSS, and via commercial market avenues in an effort to obtain competition for this acquisition.

Market research revealed that Ink Doctors is the only vendor that has contracted with other state or federal agencies for the same need. Therefore, only Ink Doctors can fulfill the need for the BOP.

9. Other Factors- Ink Doctors operates their services with ADA compliant mobile unit, FDA approved laser equipment, trained and licensed registered professionals, liability insurance and HIPAA complaint medical records.

10. List of Sources, Expressing in Writing, Interest in the Acquisition – Ink Doctors, A Medical Corporation

5534 Elvas Ave.

Sacramento, CA 95819

11. Actions to be taken to Promote future competition - The Contracting Officer in conjunction with technical guidance provided by the ngu; will continue to conduct market research to ascertain the availability of other sources for competition for future acquisitions.

12. Requirements & Technical Certification I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which verifies the Government's requirements included in this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Christopher Siwulec, Chief Date Intelligence and Counter Terrorism

13. Contracting Officer's Certification - I hereby certify this Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is made in good faith and the supporting data and information are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Vanessa Jackson, Contract Officer Date National Acquisitions & System Section

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Date: 2021.08.31 22:56:22 -04'00'