Sole Source Determination.pdf
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This is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Sole Source Determination document for a failover server at the Area Port of Champlain. The document justifies procuring services from NCC Systems as the sole source vendor due to their specialized expertise in high-security server systems. The rationale emphasizes NCC Systems' unique ability to provide prompt on-site technical support, seamless compatibility with the existing Access Control System (ACS) infrastructure, and critical capabilities for maintaining port security.
The procurement is for a failover server to ensure operational continuity and immediate backup in case of primary server failure. The anticipated price will be determined as Fair and Reasonable using previous purchase price comparisions and current price lists. The document is dated 8/20/2025, with PR Number 20151529, and the anticipated cost is not fully disclosed in the visible portion of the document.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Sole Source Determination
For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT
Date: 812012025 PR Number: 20151529 Anticipated Cost:_
1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured:
Failover Server at the Area Port of Champlain
2. Sole Source Detennination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13 .106-1 (b )(1 )(i) and (ii). (Check one and explain below):
D Only one source reasonably available.
D Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.
D Exclusive licensing agreement exists.
D Brand name. (If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.)
fudustrial Mobilization � Other. Explain:
To ensure rapid response and operational continuity in the event of server failure, the vendor should be located in a reasonable distance from the Port of Champlain. The failover server is critical to maintaining security and operational integrity of the Access Control System (ACS) by providing immediate backup to the primary ACS server. A failure of the server would result in significant security vulnerabilities. To mitigate these risks the contractor must be capable of providing prompt on-site technical support and system restoration. NCC Systems provides highly specialized services and supplies that are uniquely suited for this project. Their expertise in high-security failover server systems is fundamental to the success of this project. NCC Systems possesses unique integration skills that enable seamless compatibility with the current NCC Systems primary Access Control System (ACS) server infrastructure. In addition, their proprietary methods and specialized technical knowledge allow them to maintain and support the system as a level of precision and reliability that is necessary to maintain port security.
3. The anticipated price will be detennined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Pait 13.106-3(a)(2).
D Market Research.
■ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.
■ Cunent price List.
D Compai·ison with similai· items in a related industry.
D Comparison to IGCE.
D Contrncting Officer's personal knowledge.
0 Other. Explain:
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