NC_Sole_Source_for_BLM_Cloud_1.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

(Northern Cheyenne Database Support)

In accordance with the authority granted under FAR Part 13, this request for a noncompetitive procurement is hereby submitted.

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

Bureau of Land Management - Montana State Office

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved: Contract with Dr. Littlebear, Chief Dull Knife College. Contract name: Northern Cheyenne EEA Data base to the BLM Cloud.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated values Chief Dull Knife College has the database and will work with the MT/Dakotas SO to place this database on the BLM Cloud. I am not sure at this time what materials BLM would be responsible for since it is the BLM Cloud we want to access.

The estimated price of this requirement is: $60,000

4. An identification of the Statutory Authority permitting noncompetitive procurement: The Northern Cheyenne EEA Database is the property of the Northern Cheyenne. No one else can have access to this database without Northern Cheyenne permission. There is a level that was developed for the BLM. The Northern Cheyenne database manager will put this BLM section on the BLM Cloud. The Northern Cheyenne would not allow anyone else to do this..

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

Dr. Littlebear, the President of the Chief Dull Knife College has oversight of this project and has had for several years. His staff are the only ones to have access to this information on the database. There are three levels of protection. This first level is for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe only. The second level is for the BLM and the third level is for the general public. The Northern Cheyenne Database Manager will place the level two for the BLM on the BLM Cloud.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.2, and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies:

The Northern Cheyenne Tribal College would not allow any contractor to access this database. Some of the Cultural information is too sensitive and not for anyone but the Northern Cheyenne.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable, and the basis for that determination: This contract will allow the level two information developed for the BLM to be placed on the BLM Cloud. .

8. A description of the market research conducted (FAR part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted: Market research was not conducted because the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and College would not allow any contractor to access the Northern Cheyenne EEA Database.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition FAR 6.303-2(a) (9)):

This project could never be completed without the participation and input from the Northern Cheyenne Elders. This information is invaluable and will be there for future generations. The BLM is respectful of this and are appreciative of the second level database that will be placed on the BLM Cloud.

10. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition:

None

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:

I do not anticipate any competition.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Requester:

I, hereby, certify that this requirement does not exceed the Government’s minimum needs or scheduled requirements, and that the basis for award under other than full and open competition is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief:

_______________________________________ _June 8, 2021 Requesters Name & Signature Date

Contract Officer:

__X___ Approve d _____ Disapproved

I, hereby, certify that this justification for other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Contracting Officer’s Name & Signature Date

Procurement Analyst:

_____ Approved _____ Disapproved

Paris Everson, Procurement Analyst Date

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