Sole Source JA Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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The has a requirement for the purchase of a monitoring system for our Liebert Power Distribution Unit (PDU), Air Handler, and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems. The requires an updated Site Scan suite. The does not currently have a means in which the technicians can monitor all systems in the Wright-Patterson Area Processing Center electronically. They are also unable to be notified when not on-site when the system goes down. The capability that will be provided will allow for remote access to all systems over the internet and provide a warning system when devices go out of normal operation conditions. The estimated cost of this acquisition is $50,000.

The current provider, possesses intricate knowledge of how the current Site Scan system is setup, has the ability to re-utilize portions of the old system, and has knowledge of all the other systems the is monitoring. For these reasons, it is determined that if the Government were to use another provider, the Government would experience substantial duplication of costs that would not be recovered through a competition.

is the only company who has the intricate knowledge of how the systems within the APC operate and are the only company that can satisfy the government's requirement without unnecessary duplication of costs.

will continue to monitor the market to determine the existence of other vendors for potential sources/supply that can meet the requirements.

Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? D Yes

Contracting Activity: AFLCMC/PZITB

Project/Program Name: SiteScan 8.0 Upgrade

Purchase Request/ Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $50,000.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1 ). that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Signature of Contracting Officer

22-Sep-2022 Richard T Saltsman GS-13