Sole Source Justification.docx

Sole Source Justification 28321320Q00000261

Videk is the manufacturer of Videk DocuVision 8600 Track and Trace System. The Division of Batch Operations production (DBOPC) uses Videk DocuVision 8600 Inspection and Data Integrity System to allow the Social Security Administration (SSA) to track Social Security Cards. Each step is documented and will help SSA to further secure Social Security Cards and their Personal Identifiable Information as SSA delivers this product to the public

The Videk DocuVision 8600 Inspection and Data Integrity System uses cameras and software, which is proprietary and licensed by Videk Systems. Videk Systems has exclusive rights and only authorized partners can maintain the Videk DocuVision 8600 Inspection and Data Integrity System, which is also called the Track and Trace System for Social Security cards. Using non-authorized resellers would affect the system compatibility with other associated processes causing down time and loss of service to the public.

The basis for this justification is within the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b)(1)—“ … Soliciting from a single source. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).”