New Tech Solutions Equipment Installation_Final.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Upon the basis of the following Justification, I hereby approve, as the Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed contract using other than full and open competition pursuant to the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1.

JUSTIFICATION

1. Agency and Contracting Activity:

U.S. Department of Transportation, PHF30 - Information Resources Division / Office of the CIO

2. Nature of Action Being Approved:

Contracting without providing for full and open competition. (See FAR 6.302-1)

3. Description of Supplies or Service:

New Tech Solutions, Inc. experienced many supply chain delays in providing hardware to support the installation for the Field offices VTC upgrade project along with multiple contract MODs due to end-of-life equipment that had to be returned to the vendor. These hardware and clerical delays resulting in the contract expiring on 12/31/2022 before installation could be completed. The remaining balance to have installation completed in the amount of $37,751.02 on 693JK322F00039N is being requested to move forward to close out the remaining installs. All necessary hardware has now been delivered to the field offices.

4. Statutory Authority:

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) (FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.)

5. Contractor’s Unique Qualifications:

New Tech Solutions, Inc. is the DOT OST provided vendor to supply VTC equipment for regional offices, along with sub-vendor VSGI, who is the sole approved vendor to complete all VTC installations for all of DOT modes.

6. Synopsis or Other Efforts for Identification of Sources:

Action under an existing contract previously synopsized. A notice of intent to sole source will be posted to SAM.gov.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Anticipated Cost:

The proposed costs for the effort will be analyzed in detail by the Contracting Officer to ensure that they are realistic, fair, and reasonable. The Independent Government Estimated cost for the proposed support contract is $18,092 which can be used to determine fair and reasonable. (See FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(v)).

The one-time cost for the proposed support contract is $37,751.02. There are no option years for this contract.

8. Market Research (See FAR 10.001(a)(2)(ii)):

Market research was not conducted as the services being provided were included in the original RFQ related to this award in FY22.

9. Other Supporting Facts:

N/A

10. List of Other Interested Sources Expressing Interest:

None.

11. Plans for Future Competition:

This is a one-time contract and will not require any necessary recompete or contract renewal.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification along with any other supporting data and which form a basis for this Justification are complete and accurate.

COR Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

Stephen Jones Date Contracting Officer