PRO_Sole Source Justification under SAT FAR 13.1 - DPD telecom upgrade.pdf
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This sole source justification document proposes awarding a contract to Allied Telecom Group for upgrading telecommunications services at the Logan Building of the Dignitary Protective Division of the United States Secret Service. The upgrade is needed to support increased staffing and mission responsibilities at the building, and would include a base year and four option years at an estimated total value of $69,480. As the landlord and general contractor for the building, Jack I. Bender & Sons has first right of refusal for any work. Allied Telecom Group was procured by Jack I. Bender to handle all Logan Building internet needs, making them the only source reasonably available according to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The contracting officer will determine price fairness and reasonableness using current market quotes, previous government prices paid, or other comparison methods. Notice of intent to make this sole source award will be posted along with the justification as required.
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Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified
Acquisition Threshold (SAT)) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name
SSJ No: FY-0086 Page 1 of 2
03.21.2022 v.1.0
SSJ Number: FY23-0086 PR Number: PR-23-USSS-1248
Sole Source Justification
1. Agency and Contracting Activity.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Secret Service (USSS), Procurement Division (PRO), proposes to enter into a contract on behalf of Administrative Operations Division (AOD).
2. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost.
The USSS intends to award a sole source purchase order to Allied Telecom Group, using simplified procedures for the upgrade of the telecommunications services for the Logan Building, Dignitary Protective Division (DPD). The Logan Building requires an upgrade to the telecommunications internet service due to increase in staffing and mission responsibilities for the building occupants. The estimated contract value for this proposed action is $69,480.00 ($13,896.00 for each option year – Base and 4 option years).
Allied Telecomm Group, LLC 1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22202
(202) 349.0408
3. Identification of the authority and rationale.
The proposed procurement shall utilize simplified acquisition procedures and shall be awarded on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and as specified below.
Only one source reasonably available:
☒ Other. Only one source is capable.
Rationale: Jack I. Bender & Sons is the landlord and General Contractor (GC) for 1111 18th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Based on the lease agreement, only the GC can provide facility services. They have the first right of refusal for all work performed at their building. If Secret Service does not utilize this vendor, additional cost will be incurred to change locations. As a result and run the risk of not awarding the action timely. Jack I. Bender procured Allied Telecomm Group to handle all Logan Building internet needs.
4. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106- 3(a)(2).
Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified
Acquisition Threshold (SAT)) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name
SSJ No: FY-0086 Page 2 of 2
03.21.2022 v.1.0
☒ Market Research;
☒ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases;
☒ Current price list;
☐ Comparison with similar items in a related industry;
☐ Comparison to Independent Government estimate;
☐ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge; or ☐ Other reasonable basis.
The current open market quote is less than the price listed on GSA contract number
GS-35F-0511T.
5. Other Information.
USSS will post the justification with the solicitation as required in FAR 13.106-1(b)(3) and 5.102(a)(6).)
APPROVAL:
Shauntynee Penix, Contracting Officer Date
July 21, 2023
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