Attachment 1 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For Actions Not Exceeding the SAT

March 2026

Date: _09/1/2026_____ PR Number: _____20160178_

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition (OA) proposes to award a Purchase Order pursuant to FAR 12.102(a), only one source available, (Sole Source Justification).

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

3GPP-compliant cellular network characterization equipment for monitoring wireless networks, offering real-time analytics on system performance, user activity, for enhanced data gathering on the Southern Border of the United States. $281,775.00.

3. Authority to award a sole source order:1 _________ RFO Subpart 8.4/GSAR 538.7104-3(a) ____X____ RFO 12.102(a) _________ RFO 13.101(b)

_________ RFO 16.507-6

4. Sole Source Determination Rationale:

For RFO Subpart 8.4, Part 12 and Part 13 procurements, check one of the following:

____X_____ Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Item peculiar to one manufacturer. If this requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

1 In this document, citations to RFO Parts 8, 12, 13, and 16 are citations specifically to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Class Deviation 25-20 for FAR Part 8, FAR Class Deviation 25-21 R1 for FAR Part 12, FAR Class Deviation 26-01 R1 for FAR Part 13, and FAR Class Deviation 26-04 R1 for FAR Part 16, which were issued as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), which was implemented in response to Executive Order 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, signed April 15, 2025.

Sole Source Determination

Explanation of the rationale cited:

Only one source is reasonably available to meet the Government’s requirement. The required equipment must be 3GPP-compliant cellular network characterization equipment that is compatible with existing USBP operational equipment, workflows, and field deployment requirements. The Government requires equipment that can be integrated with current capabilities without additional development, system redesign, or unacceptable delay.

The proposed source provides equipment that meets the Government’s minimum technical requirements for real-time cellular network characterization, operational compatibility, and field use. Procuring equipment from another source would require additional technical evaluation, integration testing, training, and potential changes to existing operational procedures, which would create schedule risk and may impact mission readiness.

The requested equipment is also consistent with equipment previously procured by CBP under PO 70B03C25P00000554 on 09/16/2025. Continued use of the same or compatible equipment supports standardization, reduces training and maintenance burden, and ensures continuity of operations. Based on the Government’s review of the requirement, existing equipment environment, and mission need, only this source is reasonably available to provide the required equipment within the required timeframe.

5. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below.

_________ Market Research.

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

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other. Explain:

The proposed price for this equipment, $281,775, is similar to the price paid for the same equipment purchased 9/16/2025 with PO 70B03C25P00000554, $276,250.

6. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination is accurate and complete.

Sole Source Determination

Tiffany Gresham Date Technical Representative/COR

7. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Robert J. Kay Date Contracting Officer