A.02 Sole Source Mini JA-W91YTZ23Q0078_with JA Approvals_05042023REV2KO.pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE

Control Number: 23-RHCO-A-299

RFQ/RFP #: W91YTZ22Q0078

Sole Source Justification for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

1. Contracting Activity:

Medical Readiness Contracting Office – East (MRCO-E) Fort Bragg Health Contracting Branch 9275 Doerr Road, Building 1221 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: Total Dollar Value: XXXXXX

Name of Intended Contractor: Springshare, LLC Street Address: 801 Brickell Ave. Suite 900 City, State, Zip: Miami, FL 33131

Phone: 1-800-451-3160 x3

Period of Performance: Service to be immediately following award. FAR 52.217-8, “Option to Extend Services” will not be included in the Purchase Order.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This requirement is for site license and site building tools for LibGuides library discovery portal in support of Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), Fort Bragg, NC.

4. Authority Cited:

(a) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization); OR

(b) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii): Only one source can provide a portion of the purchase that is a particular brand-name item; OR

Controlled by: USAHCA CUI Category: SP-PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: FED ONLY POC: Jaisen Tobin (951) 316-1022

(c) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; OR

(d) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(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

(e) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Only one source is available to provide LibGuides. Springshare is the developer and hosting site for LibGuides as identified in the sole-source letter dated 08 January 2023 and uploaded into the PCF cabinet W91YTZ23R0078, folder A.03, “Pre-Solicitation Requirements Documentation”. Springshare is recognized by industry sources and media to be the only company that can provide libraries with the online knowledge sharing and guide publishing solution uniquely tailored to the customer’s needs. LibGuides are the industry standard for library discovery portals capable of referencing resources from many library information vendors.

Springshare is the sole source provider of the LibGuides system. LibGuides are widely used throughout the DoD and Federal agencies. The LibGuides site will be hosted and maintained on the Springshare servers for all customers on a 24/7 basis. Springshare will provide site support and technical assistance as designated. Failure to provide the services/supplies could result in mission failure.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: There are no practical alternatives to increase competition for this requirement. However, this action will be posted on the (https://sam.gov) to increase competition.

7. Market Survey: Market Research was conducted on 14 April 2023 in accordance with FAR Part

10. A search of the Internet, Google, and GSA Advantage showed that Springshare LLC is the only company that can provide the required proprietary services. A search of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Quick Market Research website for NAICS Code 541511 (Software Publishers), and key words “LibGuides” showed the following results:

Economic Group Number of Firms Found Service-Disabled Veteran 0 Currently SDB Certified 0 Currently HUBZone Certified 0 Currently 8(a) Certified 0 Woman or Women Owned 0 Veteran 0

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: W91YTZ19P0156 or N/A

Previously competed? N/A No Yes Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization)

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this mini-J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify the required product/services are not available using mandatory sources, but delivery cannot be made by the required delivery date.

Submitted By: JENNIFER S. KUNTZ Position Title : Medical Librarian

Email address: jennifer.s.kuntz.civ@health.mil Signature:

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

Signature:

Typed Name: DONNA L. BLOSSOM Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: donna.l.blossom.civ@health.mil

Date:

mailto:jennifer.s.kuntz.civ@health.mil mailto:donna.l.blossom.civ@health.mil

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of LibGuides to support the located at WAMC, Fort Bragg, NC. The proposed contract period of performance will be immediately following award. FAR 52.217-8, “Option to Extend Services” will not be included in the Purchase Order. The estimated total contract value is $15,314.00 on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization), and the services herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Signature: Date:

Typed Name: Kerry A. Alvarenga Title: Command Advocate for Competition