SOLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION.pdf

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Sole Source Determination

For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Date: 9/25/2019 PR Number: 20113533

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

The Contractor, Dewey Publications Inc. shall provide Broida and Hadley books for the Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) Ethics, Labor and Employment Law section.

2019 MSPB Law - Combo 35 books, 2019 FLRA Law & Practice Combo - 35 books, 2019 EEO Law & Practice Combo -34 books, 2019 MSPB Charges & Penalties - 4 books. Total amount is $87,140.00

2. Sole Source Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-l(b)(l)(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. lf the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

Industrial Mobilization --- -

- ---Other. Explain: FAR 6.302-3 Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Procurement office verified Dewey Publications Inc is the only Contractor that sells these books.

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):

Market Research. - ----x Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

_ __ Current price List.

____ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

X Comparison to IGCE.

____ Contracting Officer's personal knowledge.

____ Other. Explain:

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For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

I certify that this requirement meets the Government's minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination, is accurate and complete.

5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

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