Single Source FAR 13.106-1(b).pdf

405-146 (MRSD/PRO)

MEMORANDUM TO THE CONT RACT FILE

PURCHASE ORDER: 70LGLY25PGLB00203

SUBJECT: FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a single source

1. IAW FAR PART 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a single source (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) 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).

2. Market Research was conducted by contacting vendors and using the internet to determine if there are any similar publications that cover the information provided in the requested books. Currently there is no other like item/book available for purchase that would meet our needs in conducting FLETC’s multiple Center Basic (CB) courses CITP, UPTP, AND LMTP. I

3. The Immigration Law Handbook 2025 Edition has been identified as being essential text to be disseminated or used as reference to the officers and agents who attend FLETC’s Center Basic (CB) courses for ICE. LexisNexis Matthew Bender publishes and distributes this handbook.

4. LexisNexis® Matthew Bender®, Michie™, Shepard’s®, Anderson Publishing® and Gould Publications™, Mealey’s and FLP are divisions of Reed Elsevier, Inc., and is the sole source of all Matthew Bender, Michie, Shepard’s, Anderson Publishing and Gould Publishing, Mealey’s and FLP products. LexisNexis alone determines the pricing of all its products.

5. It has been determined by the undersigned that this award under FAR 13.106-1(b) is in the best interest of the government.

Jeffrey E. Redecker Contract Specialist Glynco Operations Branch (GOB) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)