Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

April 2019

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A

SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

21-20-G80PWA193

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A “JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.” PLEASE CITE THE AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF JUSTIFICATION. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 5.201, the United States Coast Guard Base National Capital Region hereby issues this notice of intent to award a sole source procurement to Infrared Cameras, Inc. (ICI) located at 2105 W. Cardinal Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705 for ICI Thermal Camera Centurion Kiosk Screening Systems. This is a notice of intent to solicit and award a sole source Purchase Order utilizing Sole Source Justification under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) soliciting from a single source a brand-name supply. In an effort to mitigate the risks imposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic and protect USCG personnel, the Service intends to procure a FDA and ISO approved, self-contained ICI Thermal Camera System in order to provide Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) screening of employees and visitors.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

In an effort to mitigate the risks imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and protect DHS/Coast Guard personnel, the St. Elizabeths campus requires a brand name specified Infrared Cameras Incorporated (ICI) kiosk screening systems. The Department requires for five (2) ICI Centurion Kiosk ICIFM384, five (2) ICI Blackbody Kiosk (ICBB) Included, five (2) ICI IR Flash Screening Software (ICIIRFL) Included, and five (2) ICI Computers (CP) Included. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source can provide the ICI Thermal Cameras Centurion Kiosk as the ICI Thermal Camera Centurion Kiosks are fully automated, unique and highly specialized as a Class One medical device.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

OCSO/HQS conducted market research on the similar products from other vendors. The results of the market research indicate other companies’ similar products lack the features required, lack mitigation standards, and do not meet the needs of temperature screening at the St. Elizabeths Campus. Procuring an alternate brand other than ICI Thermal Cameras Centurion Kiosk ICIFM384 will reduce temperature screening capabilities, increase cost, increase human resources demands, increase cross contamination risks, and reduce/eliminate social distancing as required per CDC guidelines. These systems are fully automated and dispense a sticker badge as an indicator of successfully passing temperature screening, which is a required capability to gain access into the St. Elizabeths Campus.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

Market research was performed by DHS Procurement Operations (OPO) on behalf of the Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO) and supports the sole source determination. A determination by the government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

Maintain consistency and continuity of maintenance with current equipment already in use on the campus