Sole Source Documentation (redacted).pdf

November 2022

SOLE SOURCE DOCUMENTATION

FAR PART 13

Purchase Orders Over $10,000 but not Exceeding $250,000

Acquisitions that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). A Limited Sources Justification is required when soliciting fewer than three sources per FAR 13.104, or when using brand name descriptions per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). A Limited Sources Justification is not required for brand name or equal procurements. Follow procedures at FAR PART 11.104.

Type of action: sole source acquisition brand-name

DAC Number: D-24-NO-0086 Estimated total amount mount: $42,000.00

Recurring Requirement: YES NO

Delivery Date: Period of Performance: 10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025

Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

COTS service with minimum hardware to allow Agents to have meetings that share and record transactions. The Callyo system also provides an undercover tracking/monitoring system for agents safety. This service in needed to allow undercover agents to record transactions for the safety of all personnel involved and evidence collection.

Summary of the facts and circumstances that support the determination that only one source is reasonably available to supply the required supplies or services, or only the specified brand-name items can satisfy the Government’s need:

Callyo is the sole source manufacture and source of products and services for the approved DEA system. This virtually secure technology solution is the only one on the market that does not require software to be applied to a cellular device making it undetectable in the event an undercover agent is checked. No other company produces capabilities that meet the stringent Federal requirements for safety and secure site storage solutions. Callyo 2009 Corp has become a leader in Federal support and development for the ever changing operational demands of our missions.

Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:

DEA Headquarters is constantly searching for effective, capable audio and video products for Federal Law Enforcement's safe use. GSA and other preferred searches were conducted. Callyo was found to be sole source for this patented specialized need.

The Contracting Officer hereby determines that, due to the circumstances of this procurement:

Only one source is deemed to be reasonably available.

Only the specified brand-name item will satisfy the Government’s need. For orders exceeding $25,000, this Limited Source Justification shall be made available together with the solicitation and posted on the Contract Opportunities page on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1).

The Contracting Officer certifies that an order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is found to be fair and reasonable.

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Office Code Telephone Number Date https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_106_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-11#FAR_11_104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-5#FAR_5_101

November 2022