RSLF-24-00012_FY24-037_SSJ_20240108 Executed.pdf

OPOAM 3013.106-1(b)(1) Sole Source Justification (SSJ)

For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT) Template Rev. 1/30/2018 1-1

SSJ No.: FY24-0037

Date: 12/15/2023 PR Number: RSLF-24-00012

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory’s (NUSTL) mission is the testing, evaluation, and analysis of technologies with a specific focus on first responder, state and local entities. As such, NUSTL conducts objective assessments on equipment and technologies with members of the national first responder community serving as evaluators. Based on determinations by the DHS Compliance Assurance Program Office (CAPO), Institutional Review Board services for human subjects research are utilized to ensure the safety and well-being of first responder evaluators.

The total value of the Purchase Order is anticipated to be $243,718.00.

2. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i):

____X____Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization

WCG IRB has been identified as the only for-hire Institutional Review Board under the Department of Homeland Security’s Federalwide Assurance (FWA). WGC IRBs also registered with the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP). Services such as initial study reviews, review of principal investigators, study close out reviews and principal investigator/site close out reviews have been conducted. WCG IRB initial study reviews and review of principal investigators determinations are reviewed by and concurred with by DHS CAPO.

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2).

_________ Market Research.

_________ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

____X_____ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

4. Approval:

Contracting Officer