Sole Source Justification Bender-FY22-0091 - Redacted.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

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SSJ Number: FY22-0091 PR Number: PR-22-USSS-1089

Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Procurement Division, proposes to award a sole source contract, on behalf of Administrative Operations Division.

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

Establish a sole source purchase order to Jack I. Bender & Sons, 1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington DC 20036, to provide a above standard facility services (to include:

minor renovations; plumbing; painting; addition electric and carpet cleaning); for the Dignitary Protective Division (DPD) located at 1111 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC. The total cost of this procurement is $50,000. The period of performance will be open from date of award for a period of one year.

3. Identification of the authority and rationale.

The proposed procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures and will be awarded on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and as specified below.

Only one source reasonably available:

☒ Other. Only one source is capable.

Rationale:

Jack I. Bender & Sons is the landlord and General Contractor for 1111 18th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Based on the lease agreement we have no other options for contracting facility services. Jack I. Bender & Sons has the first right of refusal for all work performed at their building. For a small dollar value Jack I. Bender performs miscellaneous repairs to the DPS offices. Jack I Bender is the only approved contractor to perform these services.

4. 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).

☐ Market Research;

☒ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases;

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

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☒ Current price list;

☒ Comparison with similar items in a related industry;

☒ Comparison to Independent Government estimate;

☐ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge; or ☐ Other reasonable basis.

5. Other Information.

• USSS will post the justification with the solicitation as required in FAR 13.106-1(b)(3) and 5.102(a)(6).)

APPROVAL:

Danielle Donaldson, Contracting Officer Date