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The requirement is not expected to exceed $559,100.00

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition - The statutory authority permitting the sole source acquisition is under the commercial items test program, 41 U.S.C. 1901. The use of this authority is appropriate pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), that the circumstances of this action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

5. Determination that proposed unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited - This justification is being submitted for approval in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), since there is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Ipro Tech owns the source code and has sole proprietary rights to the GW Archives System and Assureon software. Ipro Tech also holds the Archive System. Ipro Tech has not granted reseller authority to other vendors. Therefore, and support services required cannot be obtained from any other source.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practical, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and if not, which exception under

5.202 applies - The Contracting Officer will publish the notice to award a sole source contract in the Federal Business Opportunities website, BetaSam.gov, in accordance with FAR Subparts 13.105(a) and 5.203(a). The sole source justification will be posted as required by FAR Subpart 13.501(a)(1)(iii).

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable - Through market research, comparison of pricing for other software systems for similar maintenance and support services, and historical procurement data for similar maintenance and support services, the Contracting Officer has determined the price for the renewal of annual maintenance and support services for its GW Archive System and Assureon software will be fair and reasonable.

8. A description of the market research conducted - Market research was conducted and it was determined that the maintenance and support services required cannot be obtained from any other source and Ipro Tech has not granted reseller authority to any other vendors.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition - Lack of maintenance services for the GW Archives System and Assureon software would be detrimental to the Government since the products are required to enable support, backup, and archiving of the BOP GW email system.

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

Ipro Tech 180 Peel Street, Suite 333 Montreal, Quebec H3C 2G7, Canada.

11. A statement of actions, if any, that were taken to remove or overcome any barriers to competition - In this instance, there is only one source capable of providing annual maintenance and support services required for the GW Archive System and Assureon software. Ipro Tech owns the proprietary rights and source code, and has not granted reseller authority for these services to any other vendor. However, the Contracting Officer will continue to encourage Ipro Tech to consider allowing other vendors to offer these services for resale by granting reseller authority to other vendors.

12. Technical and Requirements Certification: I hereby certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in this Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

GREGORY

JAENICKE

Digitally signed by

GREGORY JAENICKE

Date: 2021.08.31 15:00:30 -04'00'

Greg Jaenicke, Chief Date Central Office Network Admin. Section

13. Contracting Officer’s Certification: I hereby certify this justification is made in good faith, the supporting data and information are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

ANDREA GAVITT

Digitally signed by ANDREA

GAVITT

Date: 2021.08.31 18:11:43 -04'00'

Andrea Gavitt, Contracting Officer Date National Acquisitions Section

14. Concurrence:

Digitally signed by ROBERT BLAND Date: 2021.09.01 14:23:14 -04'00'

Robert Bland, Chief Date National Acquisitions Section

Digitally signed by CATHERINE SCOTT Date: 2021.09.01 14:25:06 -04'00'

Catherine S. Scott, Chief Date Acquisitions Branch

ROBERT BLAND

CATHERINE SCOTT