SSJ USMS_D54 EZ Pass signed.pdf

Rev. 01/19

U.S. Department of Justice United States Marshals Service Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1

NOTE: All awards up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000

IAW FAR13.104,

is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW source if the CO 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). IAW explaining the absence of competition (see the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer

FAR13.106-1(b), FAR13.106-3(b)(3), 13.106-1 single source awards IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3), meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase.

decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. This template when completed can be used to document

COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable

COs solicit from a single source of purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one

COs are required to include additional statements for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed

Note: Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can

1b. Estimated Amount:

$115,200

2. Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

The USMS Southern District of New York has a requirement for EZ Pass transponders for law enforcement officers to access the bridges and toll roads during their daily missions. The EZ Pass tags are issued through the City of New York, MTA Bridges and Tunnels located at 42 Broadway Bsmt B New York, New York 10004-3354. The action will be awarded as a new contract with the period of performance October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022. The type of contract planned is firm-fixed-price.

1. MIQ Request Number:

M-22-D54-R-000003

1a. Purchase Order Number:

TBD

2a. Select applicable category of category of services or other:

Other (provide brief description of supplies or services)

E-Z Pass transponders to access roads, bridges and tunnels is only offered through the City of New York MTA Bridges and Tunnels.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with reasons to support why no other supplies or services can be used:

Other (provide brief description of characteristics) E-Z Pass transponders to access roads, bridges and tunnels is only offered through the City of New York MTA Bridges and Tunnels.

4. Reason that suggested source is the only source which can provide the supplies or services:

No other sources exist to purchase the transponders to access highways, bridges and tunnels except through the City of New York.

5. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market research found no other sources can provide this service.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name:

Carla Deloyce Barrington

Signature: Date:

Sep 10, 2021

SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST CONCURRENCE:

Signature:Name:

Abdul Dunn

Date:

Sep 10, 2021

MIQ Request Number: M-22-D54-R-000003

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U.S. Department of Justice United States Marshals Service Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 NOTE: All awards up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000

IAW

is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW source if the CO 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). IAW explaining the absence of competition (see the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer single source awards IAW meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase.

decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. This template when completed can be used to document COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable COs solicit from a single source of purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one COs are required to include additional statements for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed Note: Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with reasons to support why no other supplies or services can be used:

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST CONCURRENCE:

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