SolesourceJustificationsatelliteservicesPR20145770_20240723205930.144_X.pdf

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Date: 05/17/24 PR Number: 20145770

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

Requisition created for the purpose of funding the renewal of the satellite phone service for 12 months. It is the intent of the CBP Miami and Tampa Field Offices to extend the service to cover and deploy satellite phones throughout our operational locations to support the Emergency Response team. The need is urgent during the hurricane season.

2. Sole Source Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

____x_____ Only one source reasonably available.

____x_____ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

____x_____ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

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

_________ Industrial Mobilization _____x____ Other. Explain:

The renewal will guarantee that no lapse in service occurs. The current servicer(company) will let CBP keep the same satellite phone numbers if the service is renewed.

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):

_____x____ Market Research.

_________ 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:

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination, is accurate and complete.

______________________________ 05/17/2024 Technical Representative/COR Date

5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Contracting Officer Date