Spectrum JandA.pdf

August 2020

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. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as “This company has made its mark,” “This company is recognized as industry’s best,” and “This company is the leader in…” is unacceptable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

1238-CS01

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

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

$41,588.00

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.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Information Systems Division (ISD) anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole sources basis. This justification for other than open competition is submitted for approval in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.303-1(a) using the authority in FAR 6.302-1(b) – only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

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

ISD intends to purchase internet services for ALC through Spectrum on a sole source basis directly from the provider.

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

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

ALC is currently set up for cable internet services, with all cabling already provided. Spectrum is the only company that provides cable internet in this location. Due to cybersecurity requirements, ALC cannot convert to Digital Subscriber Line and Fiber Optic internet is not available.

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).

Extensive market research was conducted using internet search engines, which showed that Spectrum is the only cable provider in this location. Cable internet is not available from any mandatory Government source IAW FAR 8.002 or from any non-mandatory sources IAW 8.004. IAW FAR 5.101(a)(1), a combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted to the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE), the Contract Opportunities section of the web site at https://beta.sam.gov/. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

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

As the provider, Spectrum owns the rights to the internet cable, technical data, specifications required to provide this service. Therefore, there are no other sources capable of providing cable internet at this location.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

The Government does not own or possess any rights to the relevant technical data, specifications, and drawings required to develop an adequate purchase description. In addition, the Government has not developed the technical data required to develop this service without an internet provider and has no plans to do so. It has been determined that it would be uneconomical for the Government to either purchase the data rights or to develop the technical data necessary to provide its own cable internet.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

As previously stated, the Government does not own or possess any rights to the cabling, technical data, and specifications required to provide cable internet services, which has prevented the USCG from being able to provide an adequate technical description to potential new sources. Therefore, it is difficult to take steps to foster competition when the cabling and service is only provided by Spectrum.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

Crystal G. Taber

ALD Deputy

CODE

TELEPHONE

252-335-6120

DATE

9/21/21

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

DATE