Sole Source Signed - Final_Redacted.pdf
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- Notice of Intent to Sole Source - LightSpeed Headset Federal contract opportunity
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- 20150425
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This document is a Sole Source Determination form for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO). CBP intends to procure 150 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headsets (Part Number 4064) through a sole source award based on the specific features of the product. The headsets offer a seven-year warranty, rugged stainless steel headband, maximum comfort head pads, magnesium earcups for noise cancellation, and Kevlar-wrapped cables that provide longer life in demanding aviation environments. The procurement is being conducted as a brand name acquisition, with the price to be determined fair and reasonable through comparison to previous purchase prices and an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE).
The document indicates the procurement is for a future date of 03/20/2025, with a PR Number of 20150425. The sole source justification emphasizes the unique warranty and durability characteristics of the Lightspeed Zulu 3 headset, which provide significant long-term benefits for AMO's mission-critical aviation operations. The form includes sections for technical/requirements personnel certification and contracting officer approval, demonstrating the internal review process for this sole source determination.
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Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT
Version 2.0 October 2020
Date: __03/20/2025___ PR Number: ___20150425________________
1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO), proposes to award a sole source award for the procurement of one hundred and fifty (150) Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headsets (P/N# Lightspeed 4064). The anticipated cost for the 150 headsets is
2. Sole Source Determination 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.
___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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