rSigned SSJ for PR 68612_Redacted.pdf

Rev. 5/14/19

D. Justification:

1. The justification for this non-competitive action is:

In accordance with FAR 13.106-

Contracting officers 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). (ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-

Urgency

Exclusive licensing agreements/Proprietary data

Brand name required

Industrial mobilization

Other (e.g., compatibility, space issues, continuity, compatibility, etc.)

In accordance with FAR 8.405-circumstances that may justify the action are (A) An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; (B) 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; or (C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-up to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources proced

Urgency

Only One Source

Logical Follow Up

Brand name required

2. Other facts supporting sole source procurement:

a. What can this product/service do that other products/services cannot do?

The San Diego County Public Health Services facilities the accommodation of the San Diego Quarantine Station staff at its location without charge for the office space allocated or indirect costs. The procurement is for shared services based on average use.

b. What other products/services were considered and why did they not meet the need?

DGMQ considered leasing space to house the San Diego Quarantine Station staff;

however, in addition to the costs currently being covered for shared services, the program would be required to bear an additional financial burden to cover the cost of leased space, office furnishings, IT networking, and other associated costs. The San Diego County Health Services does not charge for the space occupied by the DGMQ staff, which is of significant financial benefit to DGMQ.

3. Program Office efforts to seek potential offerors: