LSJ_FY20-00349_Global Reference Solution_Redacted.pdf

OPOAM 3008.405-6(a)(1) Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ)

For orders or BPAs exceeding the micro-purchase threshold and below simplified acquisition threshold

LSJ No. FY20-00349: Global Reference Solution Subscription

LSJ No.: FY20-00349

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program, 41 U.S.C. 152(3), Competitive Procedures, and 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity. Identification of the agency, contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited-Sources Justification.”

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), Department of Operations Acquisition Division (DOAD) proposes to award a Task Order pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(a), Limiting Sources. This task order will be established against a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) utilizing the procedures outlined in FAR Subpart 8.405.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

DHS/OPO intends to limit the number of sources solicited pursuant to FAR Part 8.405-6(a) for the procurement of Global Reference Solution subscription. The proposed contractor is:

Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.

11710 Plaza, America Drive, Reston, VA 20190-4768 GSA Contract Number: GS-00F-022DA

3. Description of Supplies/Services. Describe the supplies or services to be acquired. Provide the estimated total value (including options, if any).

In order to conduct deep-dive research on linkages between various companies and individuals; the DHS ESMC teams has a need for subscription to a comprehensive global business data and analytics insights source such as the D&B Global Reference Solution (GRS) for government. GRS for government provides access to over 50 fields of data on over 330 million global private and public businesses, daily updates to information on over 100 million decision-making executives and employees across the globe, and information on all direct and indirect subsidiaries of complete global family trees. This service would further be especially useful for the DHS Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) - related work and lead identification working more closely with various partners.

The total estimated cost for this requirement is for a one (1) 12-month period of performance.

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4. Authority and supporting rationale.

This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program, 41 U.S.C. 152(3), Competitive Procedures, and 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies, in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a), Limiting Sources. The sole source task order will be issued to the Only one source capable of providing the services required at the level of quality required because the services are unique or highly specialized, pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B).

As the world's leading provider of business information, enabling business-to-business commerce for over 175 years, D&B works with agencies in every facet of government – providing timely and critical information and analysis to support national security, improve operations, drive economic growth, and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse. As such, through the Global Reference Solution for Government platform, analysts gain access to the Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud, the world's most comprehensive business data and analytics. GRS for government provides access to over 50 fields of data on over 330 million global private and public businesses, daily updates to information on over 100 million decision-making executives and employees across the globe, and information on all direct and indirect subsidiaries of complete global family trees. Most notably, D&B is recognizable for its Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS numbers) from which business information reports are generated.

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5. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which form a basis for the Limited-Sources Justification, are accurate and complete.

Date

Technical Representative/COR

6. Contracting Officer Certification and/or Approval

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Date

Contracting Officer

9/29/2020

Date: 2020.09.30 07:43:47 -04'00'