LSJ-VAO - SIGNED.pdf

Task/Delivery Order Number:

PR: 15PADA-21-PR-0001

LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE

PROGRAM

Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of sources limited to fewer than those required in FAR 8.405-1, FAR 8.405- 2, and FAR 8.405-3 pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 251 as implemented by FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B). This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program (FAR 8.401).

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

Department of Justice (DOJ), Administration Office (AO), Acquisition Management Division (AMD), Washington, DC

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

This action is to award a Firm-Fixed Price Task Order for a Virtual Acquisition ` Office (VAO) commercial subscription from COMPUSEARCH VIRTUAL ACQUISITION OFFICE LLC. under General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Services (FSS) contract GS-35F-131GA.

3. A complete description of the supplies and/or services required to meet the agency’s needs

AMD has a requirement to purchase VAO annual subscription services for up to twenty - five (25) passwords and up to two (2) inquiry seats. VAO is an acquisition knowledge management and research service that provides up-to- date acquisition information and allows subscribers to submit acquisition questions and issues to be researched. The service provides access to publications, on-line library with both news and analysis, and research support.

Estimated Value $232,379.46 (Base plus 4 Option Years)

An identification of the LSJ rationale, and if applicable, a demonstration of the contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply orservice.

FAR 8.405-6 (a)(1)(i) (B) - Only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the work;

The Virtual Acquisition Office annual subscription services are essential to the Government's requirement to ensure compliant and comprehensive acquisition services to AMDs internal and external customers. There is no other single resource that provides the comprehensive mix of news, research, analysis, tools, on-call help desk, webinars, online learning and annual executive leadership conference that are provided in VAO at a cost effective, annual fixed price. Some of the primary features of the VAO service include: VAO provides the most relevant acquisition-related news of each day in a single e-mail designed to keep subscribers current on the latest legislative, regulatory, policy, and oversight trends. VAOs publication recaps the most significant developments of the month.

VAOs Highlights from the Hill publication provides weekly legislative analysis. The Inside Look publication provides insight into agency successful practices. Tools.

The VAO web site offers a variety of tools, including templates, online learning modules, samples, checklists, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and more that are updated frequently to reflect current regulations and successful practices.

News and Publications.

COR Toolkit: CORs can find online learning modules, quick reference guides, templates, checklists, and FAQs specifically targeted to their unique role in the acquisition process.

Webinars: Webinars provide an opportunity for real-time learning while earning Continuous Learning Points (CLPs).

On-Call Acquisition Help Desk: When subscribers have questions or need confirmation of their findings, they can tap VAOs team of acquisition researchers.

COMPUSEARCH VIRTUAL ACQUISITION OFFICE LLC - COMPUSEARCH

SOFTWARE SYSTEMS has unique proprietary rights to these publications, tools and services, and thus no other firm has the ability to provide this VAO subscription service. There is no comparable service that is available and able to meet the Government's needs.

4. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

Pursuant to FAR 8.404(d) GSA has already determined that the prices of supplies and fixed price services, and rates for services offered at hourly rates, under schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable.

The Requiring Activity will review the quote to verify it meets the Governments requirement. The Contracting Officer will perform a thorough price analysis to evaluate the quote to ensure a fair and reasonable overall price. Price analysis may include comparison with historical pricing, commercial pricing, GSA pricing, other Government vehicle pricing, and the Independent Government Cost Estimate.

5. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders, and the results of the research, or a statement why market research was not conducted. A statement must be made that the supplies and services are available from the FSS.

Market research determined that no other firm has the ability to provide this VAO subscription service and there is no comparable service available and able to meet the Government's needs. This VAO subscription service is essential to the Government's requirement to maintain a well-informed workforce that can ensure compliant and comprehensive acquisition services to AMDs internal and external customers.

6. Any other facts supporting the limited source justification.

All facts have been documented in other sections. There are no additional facts to be reported in this section.

TAMARA

ARNWINE

Digitally signed by TAMARA

ARNWINE

Date: 2020.10.07 09:05:35 -04'00'

7. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency will take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for supplies and services is made.

Before any subsequent acquisition for a similar requirement is initiated in the future, market research will be conducted again to determine if there are alternatives to the proprietary VAO subscription service that would be appropriate for the AMD environment; however, it is unlikely in the near future that the Government will be able to remove this constraint that led to the limited-sources consideration. Only the proprietary VAO subscription service can meet the requirements of the AMD for a single resource with a comprehensive mix of news, research, analysis and tools for assisting the AMD workforce to ensure compliant and comprehensive acquisition services to AMDs internal and external customers.

In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(2): Posting, this Limited-Sources Justification will be posted to the FedBizOpps website within 14 days after placing the order and will be posted for the required minimum 30 day period.

8. The ordering activity Contracting Officer’s certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief and evidence that the supporting data that form a basis for the justification have been certified as complete and accurate by technical/program personnel.

Both the technical and requirements personnel are required to certify each justification as to its accuracy and completeness. By signing the justification the Contracting Officer certifies that the facts and statements made are accurate and complete.

Certification

Acquisition Initiator:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

Signature Date

Contracting Officer:

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

Digitally signed by Angela Smith Date: 2020.11.06 09:31:00 -05'00'

Signature Date

Angela Smith