SSJ FY20-00326 Redacted.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.: FY20-00326

Date: 9/10/2020 PR Num

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

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a requirement to purchase twenty-eight (28) Sectera vIPer secure desktop phones. The vIPer phones will support the secure communication via encrypted voice systems at the highest classification levels. The Sectéra vIPer phone is the only secure voice over internet protocol (SVoIP) phone that is NSA certified to protect information classified Top Secret/SCI and below, over commercial wired networks. The phone includes Advanced Cryptographic Capabilities (ACC), simplified keying and enhanced usability features which makes functionality easier for the end user. The phones are proprietary to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) and they are the only source from which to purchase the phones required by DHS.

The anticipated cost to purchase 28 SECTERA vIPer desktop phones is

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

____X____Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

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

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

The Sectéra vIPer phone is the only NSA certified secure phone available on the market. The only source available to procure and service the product is GDMS. There are no other compatible vendors capable of fulfilling the requirement to service these devices.

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).

_________ Market Research.

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

___X______ Current price List.

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

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

___X_____ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other.

The vendor has provided a publicly-available price list for its phones. The Contracting Officer will confirm the Government will pay the same price as the general public.

4. Approval:

Contracting Officer

Date: 2020.09.10 17:54:53 -04'00'