Sole Source Justification_redacted.pdf
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This document is a SF 1009 Sole Source Justification form from the Department of the Treasury for a Preventive Maintenance purchase order for a Rapiscan X-ray Screening System. The requisition (No. 5000221157) is for the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) National Distribution Center, with Rapiscan Systems Inc. (a large business) as the sole vendor. The justification is based on the vendor's proprietary hardware and software, with unique qualifications that preclude competitive bidding, including ownership of patented hardware, software, and algorithms specific to the equipment.
The procurement is structured as a base year plus four option years, with the base year set for 2026 and subsequent option years priced separately. Key rationale for sole source selection includes: the government currently uses this brand name product at the IRS facility, ensuring operational continuity for tax product shipments; no other company can provide maintenance on the equipment; and alternative maintenance plans would compromise the technical aspects of the X-ray equipment. The document includes certification from the Program Office and approval from the Contracting Officer, with signatures dated 1/12/2026 and 01/13/2026 respectively.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
SF 1009 - FAR 13.106-1(b) SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR
ACQUISITIONS AT OR BELOW THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
Treasury Standard Form – 1009 (Rev 10/18)
Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1013.106(b)
1. Identification of the requesting activity and contracting activity. The requesting activity is the Department of Treasury (Treasury), Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS), Taxpayer Services (TS), National Distribution Center (NDC). The contracting activity is Treasury, IRS, Taxpayer Services and Return Preparer Branch (TSRP) of Taxpayer Focused Support Division
2.a A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.
The purpose of this sole source justification is to obtain approval to award a Preventive Maintenance purchase order for Rapiscan X-ray Screening System. See requisition no.
5000221157 for a copy of the Statement of Work.
2.b Name and business size of the vendor. Rapiscan Systems Inc., a large business (OTSB) 2.c Requisition No. 5000221157
3. IGCE/Estimated dollar value.
The IGCE is set for a Base plus 4-year effort. The IGCE the 2026 base year for twelve-month period. Option Year 1 is for , Option Year 2 is for , Option Year 3 is for and Option Year 4 is for 4.a Identification of the circumstances that preclude competition (Check the appropriate box that applies).
Urgency Exclusive licensing agreements Brand-name Industrial mobilization.
X Other Proprietary Hardware and Software 4.b Supporting information and facts (i.e. the details surrounding the requirement that supports the selection made in 4.a).
The proposed contractor’s unique qualifications and the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited as follows:
i. The proposed contractor owns the propriety and patented hardware, software and algorithms that are used in these products and support the services specifically required for this requisition, thereby the proposed source has the sole unique technical and other resources required for this requisition.
ii. The Government currently uses the proposed contractor’s brand name product at its IRS National Distribution Center facility. This brand name product supports the Government need for continuity of operations in support of shipments of tax products to taxpayers and internal offices, if delays would occur it may cause harm to both.
iii. No other company can provide maintenance on this equipment, and no other resellers are available
5. Any other important information.
The purchase of another preventative maintenance plan would compromise the technical aspects of the x-rays equipment.
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