A2-JA_Sole Source_G3-DREEM Headbands_KO SIGNED 8-15-23.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL SOLE SOURCE

Purchase Request #11931392 / Requisition Number #W81A9P30880100

Organization / Line Office / Contracting Activity: Utah Army National Guard / JFHQ G3 / USPFO-UT P&C

Description of Action being approved: New contract, firm fixed price

Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the Agency’s needs: DREEM Sleep Monitoring Headbands

Statutory Authority permitting other than full and open competition: This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)

Identification of the Justification Rationale:

1. Utah Army National Guard (UTARNG) has been approved for a Warrior Resiliency and Fitness (WRF) Incubator initiative focused on enhancing the sleep of soldiers. Sleep will be monitored through DREEM 3 headbands and education will be provided after analyzing the data. The WRF has been approved specifically for these headbands.

2. The DREEM 3 is currently the only product on the market which meets the requirement of a portable sleep monitoring device which measures off the frontal cortex, which allows for more accurate data representation and greater intervention on the soldiers behalf.

3. Other products on the market do not currently measure brain wave activity to monitor sleep. Heart rate monitoring products do not provide a complete picture of the data required.

Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: Award issued under this individual sole source justification shall represent a fair and reasonable price as the agreed to pricing will be based upon price analysis in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2).

Therefore, the price paid will represent the best value and result in the lowest overall cost to meet the needs of the Utah National Guard.

Actions to Increase Competition: A Sources Sought noticed was posted on SAM.gov for fourteen (14) days to determine if other vendors exist in the marketplace that can fulfill this requirement. Zero (0) vendors responded at the close of the sources sought. We will post an Intent to Award Sole Source noticed on SAM.gov for thirty (30) days.

Market Research conducted: Market research conducted revealed no previous DREEM contracts awarded on fpds.gov.

However, multiple small business contracts were awarded for sleep monitors. Reviewed publicly available information in the marketplace and on various websites. Conducted additional market research from researching prior year contracts awarded from our agency and other government agencies.

Technical Cognizance: As the technical or requirement personnel, I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical/Requirements Signature Date

Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Signature Date

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