SSJUST 22-D-0008_FreeFlight_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

The rationale pertaining to the Government's chosen solicitation strategy is explained in Section C. Market research was conducted pursuant to FAR 10.002. Search engines were utilized such as System for Award Management (SAM), Dynamic Small Business Search Engine, Business Identification Number Cross-Reference System (BINCS). The repair source was contacted via phone on 24 Jun 21 in order to learn of their willingness to potentially sell this proprietary data to the government. They declined the request to sell the intellectual property associated with this part based on their desire to utilize this technical data for future contracted work-scope.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

The future contract supporting this item will conduct thorough market research with the goals of (1) identifying additional candidates capable of providing this needed service and (2) ultimately competing this requirement amongst more companies to achieve optimal performance and cost for the Department of Defense (DoD). All avenues will be vetted to identify as many potential sources as possible for future awards.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

27-Jun-2021

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

CHERYL WILHELM, GS12

Signature of Contracting Officer

WILHELM.CHERYL.A.103746

Digitally signed by

WILHELM.CHERYL.A.1037465654

Date: 2021.06.27 00:09:34 -04'00'