Sole Source Justification_50310220P0054_Redacted.pdf

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

West Publishing Corporation is the only source capable of meeting this requirement because the requirement involves integration of data from the CLEAR system which is owned and operated by West. West offers CLEAR System-to-System which is an Application Programming Interface (API) web solution which will allow for integration of CLEAR data into SEC internal systems. CLEAR System-to-System is the only known mechanism for integrating CLEAR data, which comes from a proprietary source, into SEC internal systems.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies.

The SEC Office of Acquisitions (OA) posted a Synopsis on betasam.gov in accordance with FAR 5.201 that providing notification of the SEC’s intent to award a sole source procurement to West Publishing Corporation for this requirement. There were no responses received to the notification.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated price will be fair and reasonable

8. A description of the market research conducted (see part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

The SEC conducted market research to determine if there was a secure means available of integrating CLEAR data into SEC internal systems and concluded that West Publishing Corporation is the only capable source.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition:

None.

10. A listing of the sources, if any that expressed, in writing an interest in the acquisition:

A listing of any sources that express interest in this acquisition will be maintained in the contract file.

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:

The SEC will perform market research for future acquisitions for the purpose of verifying the sole source nature of this requirement.

12. Required Signatures:

TECHNICAL & REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATIONS: I certify that the facts and representations which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.