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Federal Supply Schedule Limited Sources Justification

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 8.405-6 and Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy (BPAP) Subpart 6.304(b), the Federal Bureau of Prisons has determined that restricting consideration of General Service Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contractors is justified for this procurement action as the items are peculiar to one manufacturer. The acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. The following documentation is provided for this limited sources justification in accordance with FAR Subsection FAR 8.405-6(c) (2).

1 . Contracting Agency - U . S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau), Central Office, Administration Division, Acquisitions Branch, National Acquisitions Section .

2. Description of Action Being Approved - This action will be a conducted pursuant to the terms and conditions of GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) . The acquisition is for the installation of Entry/Exit Monitoring Systems (EEMS) .

3. Description of Supplies and Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs - Inclusive of the Estimated Value- The Bureau has a requirement for the installation of three previously purchased EEMS at regional offices. The EEMS utilizes the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) cards of staff and contractors to monitor persons who enter or exit Bureau controlled space. The solution will provide the capability for each of the three regional locations to directly interface with the existing system at the Bureau headquarters in Washington, D.C., Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central Regional offices across the network. The vendor shall provide installation and product support services.

The estimated cost for the installation and product support services is

4. Authority Cited and Supporting Rationale - In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a) (1) (i) (B), only one source is capable of providing the installation required . This document is a Limited Sources Justification.

5. Contracting Officer's Best Value Determination -GSA has already determined that prices under schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable. Pursuant to FAR 8. 404 (d) a separate determination is not required.

6. Market Research - Market research was conducted through GSA. It was determined that X-Tec is the sole manufacturer of the equipment and owns the proprietary rights for AuthentX.

A delivery order will be established in accordance with the terms and conditions of the GSA MAS.

7. Other Factors- AuthentX has already been tested and is found to meet all the required standards .

8. Statement of the Actions to Remove or Overcome any Barriers - The equipment utilized is proprietary. The equipment has previously been installed several Regional Offices as well as Central Office.

The system is centralized which permits all sites to communicate with each other . If another system were to be utilized, the Bureau would have to acquire new equipment and run two different systems. It would be fiscally irresponsible and an administrative burden to procure equipment that the Bureau already possesses. This would be disadvantageous to the HSPD - 12 program. Therefore, no actions are available which could remove competition barriers for the required equipment installation.

9. Contracting Officer's Certification- I hereby certify that this request for a Limited Sources Justification is made in good faith and that the supporting data and information are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

hleen M. Cannon Contract Specialist, National Acquisitions Section tPrU 1~1~0 Date

10. Requirements/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.

TERRY BROOKS

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Terry Brooks Chief, Computer Services Administration and User Support

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

OtgltaUy signed by IIRJSTINA SUWVAN

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Kristina Sullivan Chief, National Acquisitions Section

Digilllly ~ned by CATHERINE SCOTT

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Catherine S. Scott Chief, Acquisitions Branch

Procurement Executive

04/16/2015 Date

04/30/2015

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