RFQ Attachment 3 - LSJ_Redacted.pdf

Attachment 4 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ) - FAR 8.405-6

Version 2.0 November 2020

Date: July 23, 2025 PR Number: 20144831

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program, 41 U.S.C.

152(3), Competitive Procedures, and 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity. Identification of the agency, contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited-Sources Justification.”

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection, Office of Acquisition, proposes to award an order pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(a), Limiting Sources.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved. Describe the action being approved, and include the name and address of the proposed contractor(s).

CBP intends to limit the number of sources solicited pursuant to FAR Part 8.405-6(a) for the procurement of telephone system and installation to proposed contractors, the resellers of Avaya GSA Schedule GS-35F-0156V.

3. Description of Supplies/Services. Describe the supplies or services to be acquired. Provide the estimated total value (including options, if any).

This requirement is to provide proprietary telephone equipment at a total cost of This telephone equipment is an item specific to Avaya. The Avaya Aura Communication Manager is the predominant system used worldwide in CBP. The current platform has been certified on the CBP Network and is logistically supported through a tier system. The current knowledge base within the Field Support Directorate creates a positive troubleshooting network and decreases response time. We are able to minimize repair costs for the customer with the like system solution in place.

Estimated Price:

CBP intends to award a firm fixed price delivery order.

4. Authority and supporting rationale. Select one of the circumstances justifying limiting sources pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i) below and demonstrate the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. (Delete the circumstances/rationale below that are not applicable).

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays.

5. Determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the anticipated order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

Attachment 4 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ) - FAR 8.405-6 For orders or BPAs exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

Version 2.0 November 2020

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results, or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Market research was conducted with several schedule holders; however, Avaya’s GSA schedule GS- 35F-0156V render various partners with competitive pricing.

7. Any other facts supporting the limited-source justification. Additional facts may be stated in this section. If there are no additional facts, you must state that here.

The Avaya Aura Communication Manager is the predominant system used worldwide in CBP. Other systems haven't been vetted for compatibility.

8. A statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration (i.e., limited-sources) before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made. Include a statement of actions taken or that will be taken to increase competition for future acquisitions of the same item/service (e.g., the government intends to revise overly restrictive technical specifications, acquire data rights, or pursue some other means to increase future competition). Posting requirements may also be addressed here or in #9 below.

9. CBP intends to post this requirement on FedBizOpps pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)(i).

10. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

Pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(x), I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which form a basis for the Limited-Sources Justification, are accurate and complete.

11. Contracting Officer Certification and/or Approval: *

Pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(ix), I certify that the Limited-Sources Justification is accurate and to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Date

*Note: In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(d)(1) for proposed BPAs or orders

JOHN D

MARSCHALL

Digitally signed by

JOHN D MARSCHALL

Date: 2025.07.24 12:08:41 -04'00'