Sole Source Justification 503551.pdf

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition

Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT)

Date: 7/30/2020 Purchase Request Number: 503551

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

The mission of the United States Secret Service (USSS) Technical Security Division (TSD) has a need to purchase audio recording and transmitting devices that are in a specific form factor.

The purpose of this procurement is to obtain Nagra audio and video recorders and audio transmitter devices that will be used by law enforcement officers conducting under- cover operations during criminal investigations. This equipment will be used by criminal investigators to discreetly record and transmit audio data. The captured data must be saved for eventual use as evidence in court.

The anticipated cost is $93,350.00

2. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

____X____Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

____X___ Market Research.

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

____X___ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

____X___ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other.

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition

Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT)

4. Approval:

Contracting Officer Date