A06_ProjNet_LTD_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION_BRAND_NAME_UNDER_150K_Redacted.pdf

CONTROL NO. _NAB-18-001__

Limited Sources

Justification

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, 10 S. Howard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

2. Description of Action: It is anticipated that this will be a new Firm Fixed Priced contract.

Funds to be used are CDO. Funds are provided under PRC TBD.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District requests to procure subscription access to the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry Service to facilitate management of Requests for Information (RFIs) and other inquiries by interested parties during the active solicitation period for construction projects/acquisitions. This subscription would service the District for FY18-FY22. The total cost for a base and 04 option periods will be

4. Authority Cited: FAR 8.405-6(b)(1). Item is brand name, peculiar to one manufacturer, and is only available from the software owner, The National Institute of Building Sciences.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The license is only available from The National Institute of Building Sciences. Please see email dated 24 Oct 2017 from the vendor.

6. Efforts to obtain Competition: This is a brand name only purchase and only one source.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: None

8. Market Research: The license is only available from The National Institute of Building Sciences.

9. Interested Sources: The National Institute of Building Sciences

10. Other Facts: The District would like to continue use of this module & tool which has been implemented, tested, and proven effective in other Districts within USACE. The determination of justification has been made in those Districts as well.

Name: Ian Weiss

Title: Contract Specialist Signature and Date ________________________

WEISS.IAN.SHA

WN.1163514113

Digitally signed by

WEISS.IAN.SHAWN.1163514113

DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, cn=WEISS.IAN.SHAWN.1163514113 Date: 2017.10.24 14:10:35 -04'00'

CONTRACTING OFFICER’ S CERTIFICATION: I certify that this document is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and that the cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable

Name: Colette Day

Title: Contracting Officer Signature and Date _____________________________

DAY.COLETTE.

B.1368602821

Digitally signed by

DAY.COLETTE.B.1368602821

DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, cn=DAY.COLETTE.B.1368602821 Date: 2017.11.01 12:04:44 -04'00'