Sole-Source-Determination-Not-Exceeding-SAT (Signed).pdf

Attachment 1 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For Actions Not Exceeding the SAT

March 2026

Date: ___9/15/2026__ PR Number: _20158705___

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 Blanket Purchase Agreement pursuant to FAR 12.102(a), only one source reasonably available, (Sole Source Justification).

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

Firearms range and Facility rental (Mat Room/Classroom and Simulator) for quarterly qualification of 200 officers from the Area Port of Baltimore. Facility to be located within 25 miles via google maps to BWI Airport. Period of Performance 9/29/2026 to 9/28/ 2027.

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: (Check one and explain below):

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.

Attachment 1 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For Actions Not Exceeding the SAT

March 2026

Explanation of the rationale cited:

Market Research indicates there is just one one firing range with the required facilities – Firing Range, Mat Room/Classroom and Simulator located within 25 miles via google maps to BWI Airport. An intent to sole source was published to SAM on 9/9/2026 with no results.

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 pricing for the proposed BPA, listed in the Agency Pricing Sheet, is the same as last year’s price.

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 (or “Justification for Brand Name Exception to Fair Opportunity”) is accurate and complete.

Charmaine Grant 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