Sole Source Justification ROLA-24-00001 Signed.pdf

OPOAM 3013.106-1(b)(1) Sole Source Justification (SSJ)

For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT) Template Rev. 1/30/2018 1-1

SSJ No.: FY24- 00291

Date: Aug 2, 2024________ PR Number: _ROLA-24-00001_______________

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

DHS intends to award a sole source contract to Bloomberg Government (BGOV). Bloomberg Government is the only source that is capable of providing the services at the level of quality required. BGOV follows both federal and state legislation through every stage of policy making and provides exclusive federal bill summaries, comprehensive coverage of markups, and a regulatory comment tracker. BGOV also provides insights and analysis from subject matter experts and seasoned reporters on the latest international, federal, and state initiatives across a wide variety of topics. Finally, BGOV provides Congressional member biographies, records of bills sponsored, votes, contributions, and district information with additional background research provided by dedicated staff. This is a Brand Name Sole Source Justification for 41 Bloomberg Government (BGOV) web-based subscription licenses on behalf of the Office of the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA). The estimated period of performance will be one (1) 12-month Base Period and two (2) 12-month Option Period. The total estimated value of this procurement is $222,630.00.

2. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii). (Check one and explain below):

_________Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

___X____ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

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.

________ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

________ Current price List.

___X____ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

___X_ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other.

4. Approval:

Contracting Officer Date