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CUI//SP-SSEL

Control Number: AVA-B-SS26-2428

Sole Source Justification and Approval Under FAR 13.501

Description of Supplies/Services: The VAO is a web-based, all-inclusive product designed to bring the "latest and greatest" in acquisition developments and trends and translate that knowledge into news, publications, tools, training, and events that help the Army's agencies learn and execute most efficiently and effectively. VAO is offered solely to federal agencies. Procurement.Army.Mil (PAM) utilizes VAO as a trusted extension of itself to provide federal acquisition professionals with the "latest and greatest" in acquisition developments and trends and translate that knowledge into news, publications, tools, training, and events that help government agencies learn and execute most efficiently and effectively.

The USG Estimated Price based on VAO's ROM provided $XXX per user for 12 months starting 12AUG2O25.

Authority Cited: The authority for this purchase is 41 United States Code 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii), "sole source (including brand name) under the authority of the simplified procedures for certain commercial items".

Reason for Authority Cited: The justification meets the requirements of FAR 13.1O6(b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, "the contracting officer may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization)".

As referenced in paragraph 3 above, the Army's PAM refers the acquisition professional workforce to hyperlinked VAO resources, training, samples, and information. There is no other resource available to fulfill this requirement.

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Controlled by: Army Controlled by: ACC-RSA, CCAM-SPB-A CUI Category: PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: FEDONLY POC: XXXXX file_1.wmf

CU1//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

1 JAN 2022

CUI//SP-SSEL

Control Number: W9124P-25-R-0VAO

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4) 2

JAN 2022

VAO is a total workforce development solution that offers federal acquisition professionals a full slate of procurement tools and resources to help government agencies facilitate expanding acquisition knowledge and productivity. VAO is a comprehensive solution that engages acquisition professionals, including 1102s, CORs, and PMs, to boost their productivity, effectiveness, and career potential.

There are no comparable resources or authorized distributors or resellers of VAO services. Some key features include:

Efforts to Obtain Competition: This proposed contract action is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 and is exempt from the requirement to synopsize/solicitation per FAR 5.202(a)(13)(i) and 13.106(b)(1)(i).

Actions to Increase Competition: None.

Market Research: Market Research has been conducted from: contact with knowledgeable persons in Government and industry regarding the commercial nature of this subscription. A General Services Administration (GS) Federal Supply Service (FSS) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), Contract Number: GS-35F-131GA with ordering period from 15 December 2021 through 14 December 2026 inclusive of the GSA's VAO Price List was considered. However, the price per subscription of up to 100 passwords is $1,148.75 each for a total price of $114,875 plus an additional $833.72 for each additional user; 800 users is estimated for $698,479 ($452,563 more than VAO ROM). This MSA does not include the newly launched VAO Ally Artificial Intelligence (Al) tool that leverages all of VAO's pool of vetted and researched publications, as well as trusted regulatory sources such as the FAR, DFARS, and DFARS PGI. It provides subscribers with timely and accurate answers to their most urgent questions, additional links, and reference documents to support answers, allowing users to explore the content further. The links take the subscriber directly to the DoD policies, instructions, announcements, and directives instantly.

Interested Sources: This proposed contract action is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $XXXX and is exempt from the requirement to synopsize/solicitation per FAR 5.202(a)(13)(i) and 13.106(b)(1)(i).

Other Facts: None.

Requirements Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

X Signature: .X

Typed Name: X DSN: XXXXX

Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

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

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of for 828 web-based subscriptions to Unison Virtual Acquisition Office (VAO), LLC (CAGE Code 7UCQ8; UEI NND1JNX2JBJ1 ), 21251 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 100, Dulles, VA 20166-6644 at a unit price of $297 each, and the total amount of $245,9116, on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

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Signature: _ Contracting Officer