Justification_Redacted.pdf

National Acquisitions and Systems Section Brand Name Justification (>$150,000 and <$650,000)

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b) (2), FAR Subpart 13.501(a) and the Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy (BPAP) 6.304(b), the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has determined that there is only one source reasonably available.

1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity U.S. Department of Justice, BOP, Central Office, Administration Division, Acquisitions Branch, National Acquisitions & Systems Section.

2. Nature and/or Description of Action Being Approved- This action will be a one year order issued under FAR 13.106-1 which requires ordering activities to place orders on a competitive basis unless this requirement is waived on the basis of a justification. Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. Paradigm Solutions is the sole manufacturer for the OpsPlanner product group and is the sole source provider of the software upgrades and maintenance services required. The BOP is preparing this justification and requesting approval as required by FAR Subpart 1 3 . 1 0 6- 1 (b) ( 2 ) , FAR Subpart 13.501(a) (2) (i)and BPAP Subpart 6.304{b).

3. Description of Supplies and Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs - Inclusive of the Estimated Value- The BOP has a requirement for the acquisition of annual maintenance and support for the OpsPlanner product group. The vendor shall provide all new software releases, licenses and system updates related to OpsPlanner.

4. Indentification of the Statutory Authority- This acquisition is being conducted under the statutory authority 41 U.S.C.

1901, Simplified Acquisition Procedures authorized by the commercial items test program. This justification is limiting the source in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (b), Only one source is reasonably available.

5. Demonstration of Contractor's Unique Qualifications- The contractor owns the proprietary rights to the OpsPlanner system.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure competition- The sole source justification will be made publicly available on FBO.gov as required by FAR Subpart 13.501 (a) (1) (iii). A notice of the BOP's intent to award a sole source order will be posted to FBO.gov in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.203(a) and FAR Subpart 13.105(a).

7. Contracting Officer's Determination Regarding Fair and Reasonable Price- Best Value Determination - The Contracting officer anticipates the price to be fair and reasonable based upon historical pricing of the same and similar items.

8. Market research- The OpsPlanner system is a proprietary contingency planning and notification system. Market research has shown that Paradigm's General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule contract has expired. Resell and support authority has not been granted.

9. Other factors- The BOP has invested a substantial amount of funds in procuring, testing and maintaining the Paradigms OpsPlanner product. The OpsPlanner software is for contingency planning, monitoring key emergency inventory items and emergency staff recalls. The BOP has invested significant time and resources into this system. It would not cost effective for the BOP to discontinue the use of the software and services. The services do not constitute an employer/employee relationship; and the contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters. However, contractor performance shall be monitored.

10 . Contracting Officer Certification- I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Donna K. Grub e Contracting Officer National Acquisitions and Systems Section

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11. Technical Certification- I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in this Limited Sources Justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Digitally signed by TERRY BROOKS

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Date: 2014.09.16 11 :40:27 -<14'00' ----------------------------------------- --------------

Terry Brooks, Chief Date Computer Services Administration and User Support Section

12. Concurrence- I certify that the above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Kristina M. Sullivan, Chief National Acquisitions & Systems Section

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