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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (OPEN MARKET OR GSA)

UNDER $250,000

Sole source acquisitions may be used on a limited basis and only when the Representative (COR)/Program Official has provided sufficient justification and the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances warrant such action. The content for a justification must contain detailed facts and rationale to justify the sole source acquisition. Soliciting from a single source must be done in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) or 8.405-6. At a minimum, the following information must be included:

Identification of Program Office, Contracting Activity, and Proposed Requirement, Justification and Program Office Certification:

A. Program Office:

NIOSH/PMRD/MSSB

626 Cochrans Mill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Click here to enter text.

B. Contracting Activity:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Financial Resources Acquisition Branch PGO IV

C. Identification of Requirement:

1. Nature of Action to be Approved by Contracting Officer:

a. Sole source acquisition of: ITASCA 3DEC Software

b. Procurement Request (PR) Number (if available): Click here to enter text.

2. Proposed Vendor and Estimated Procurement Amount (if available):

a. Proposed Vendor: Itasca Consulting Group, 111 3rd Avenue South, Suite 450, Minneapolis, Mn, 55401

b. Estimated Procurement Amount:

3. Is the requirement on GSA Schedule? Yes No

If yes, provide schedule number: Click here to enter text.

D. Justification:

1. The justification for this non-competitive action is:

Rev. 5/14/19

In accordance with FAR 13.106-

Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). (ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-

Urgency

Exclusive licensing agreements/Proprietary data

Brand name required

Industrial mobilization

Other (e.g., compatibility, space issues, continuity, compatibility, etc.)

In accordance with FAR 8.405-circumstances that may justify the action are (A) An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; (B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or (C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-up to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-

Urgency

Only One Source

Logical Follow Up

Brand name required

2. Other facts supporting sole source procurement:

a. What can this product/service do that other products/services cannot do?

This project focuses heavily on hybrid empirical/numerical modeling to provide guidelines to the mining industry. 3DEC is specifically designed to simulate the response of blocky rock systems using the distinct element method. This makes it particularly useful for studying the mechanical behavior of jointed rock masses.

ITASCA 3DEC is the only distinct element method software that has been proven to simulate large- and small-scale mining case studies including simulation of roof and surface supports. ITASCA offers state-of-the-art tools and variety of material models for modeling and analyzing the stability of underground excavations. Its algorithms and methodologies are tailored to handle complex geological conditions, ensuring accurate and reliable results. ITASCA is the sole provider of certain specialized features relating to geomechanics, making it a unique asset in the realm of ground control research. And the capabilities of ITASCA software align with the research are designed to address the specific challenges faced by researchers in the field of developing engineering design guidelines for gas wells influenced by longwall and limestone mining.

b. What other products/services were considered and why did they not meet the need?