Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (OCFO)

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

GSA ORDERS OR BPAS

FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL AGENT SUPPORT SERVICES

(47QMCB24D0007 49100426F0123)

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Pursuant to the Multiple Award Schedule Program (Title 41 U.S.C. §152(3)), this justification is prepared in accordance with the requirements of GSAR 538.7104-3 Sole Source Justifications. The circumstance justifying restriction is 538.7104-3(a) and is supported by the following facts and rationale.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Office of Acquisition Management, Research and Support Contracts Branch (RSCB) on behalf of the Travel Management Office proposes to award an order pursuant to GSAR 538.7104-3 Sole Source Justifications.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed-price contract will be awarded to Cruise Ventures LLC under General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) 47QMCB24D0007, Multiple Award Schedule, 541611 Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services. This justification provides the rationale to award the contract action.

3. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

The requirement is to provide professional Travel Agent Support Services at the National Science Foundation, Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 at a total cost of

These services will allow The National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue to support their Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) program consisting of a groups of scientists, engineers and educators that travel to the NSF or other designated sites at the invitation of the NSF to provide guidance and recommendations on which proposals to fund, and to review facilities and large projects funded by the NSF. This contract is a continuation of services requiring less time, training, and effort to implement.

4. The authority and supporting rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the supply or services.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of GSAR Subpart(s) 538.7103-2(c) and 538.7104- 3(a).

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (OCFO)

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

GSA ORDERS OR BPAS

FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL AGENT SUPPORT SERVICES

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5. Determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with GSAR 538.71.

The Contracting Office determines that the anticipated price(s) will be fair and reasonable based on a comparison with current prices for the same or similar items, adjusted to reflect changes in market conditions, economic conditions, quantities, or terms and conditions under contracts that resulted from adequate price competition. By signing this justification the Contracting Officer makes a determination that the cost/price represents the best value to the Government.

6. Description of market research conducted.

Market Research was conducted via the Official U.S. Government Website Sam.gov. The following Travel Management Centers were reviewed as they can conduct business at the same level of service that The NSF is currently experiencing with the active vendor: ADTRAV CORPORATION, CW GOVERNMENT TRAVEL, INC. (formerly SATO TRAVEL) and OMEGA WORLD TRAVEL, INC. Both ADTRAV CORPORATION and CW GOVERNMENT TRAVEL, INC. had previously held this contract at the NSF and exceeded the NSF’s requirements.

7. Any other facts supporting the Justification.

None.

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

The Agency will continue to examine the market in the future for alternative solutions or new sources before executing any subsequent acquisitions for the same requirements.

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Professional Travel Agent Support Services

Sole Source Justification Signature Page

Technical Representative: I certify that the facts presented in this justification are accurate and complete.

Technical Representative Title/ Requiring Office

Contracting Officer: I hereby certify that the above justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)/Research and Support Contracts Branch (RSCB)