AO 370C (12/18) JUDICIARY PROCUREMENT PROGRAM 

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (LSJ) 

This acquisition is being conducted under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program (See FAR 8.401) 

1. AGENCY NAME, CONTRACTING ACTIVITY AND REQUESTING OFFICE:

Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Procurement Management Division (PMD) in support of

Department of Technology Services, AO Technology Office (DTS-AOTO)

2. NATURE AND DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION AND THE ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT:

Extension of AT&T Task Order USCA15Fl003 option year 4 pricing for 6 months in accordance with 2-90C Option

to Extend Services (Apr 2013).

The estimated amount for continued support through the extension is

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET JUDICIARY NEEDS:

AT&T monthly wireless and FirstNet responder services plans are required requires that the incumbent continues to

provide support and services (as currently performed under USCA15Fl003) which is soon to expire on 12/31/2019.

4. BASIS FOR LIMITING SOURCES/ AUTHORITY:

D Brand Name/ltems peculiar to one manufacturer - FAR 8.405-6(b) and Guide Vol. 14 § 310.50.66

□ An urgent and compelling need exists and following competition procedures would result in

unacceptable delays - FAR 8.405-6(a)(l)(i)(A) and Guide Vol. 14 § 310.50.63(a)(l)

r:::7 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 - FAR 8.405-6(a)(l)(i)(B) 

and Guide Vol. 14 § 310.50.63(a)(2)) 

□ In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original FSS

order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable FSS ordering

procedures. The original order or BP A must not have been previously issued under sole-source or

limited-sources procedures - FAR 8.405-6(a)(l)(i)(C) and Guide Vol. 14 § 310.50.63(a)(3)

5. SUPPORTING RATIONALE:

As services are being aligned to better support COO Program Offices (AOTO, CHNO, EOC and SDSO) in support

of court initiatives, the extension is necessary to ensure continuous services. This extension will afford the COO's

office more time to complete a detailed analysis regarding the accessibility, capabilities, coverage, functionality of

the three major wireless service providers.

Extending the existing current task eliminates the possibility of having no wireless communication services for AO

employees and affords enough time to award a new Task Order based on revised requirements.

6. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE RESULTS, OR

EXPLANATION WHY MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED:

Market research consists of the Program and Contracting Office reviewing the newly enhanced Wireless SIN under

GSA Schedule 70 - Wireless Mobility Solutions (132-53), which is replacing the expiring FSSI Wireless BPAs. The

intent will be to utilize this best-in-class contract vehicle for the next contract award.

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AO 370C (12/18) JUDICIARY PROCUREMENT PROGRAM 

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (LSJ) 

This acquisition is being conducted under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program (See FAR 8.401) 

7. ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE JUDICIARY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO

RESTRICTED CONSIDERATION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES IS

MADE:

Prior to the expiration of the 6-month extension, the AO intends to award a competitive Task Qrder for wireless

services based on the revised requirements.

8. CONFIRM THAT THE CONTRACTING OFFICER HAS SOUGHT A PRICE REDUCTION CONSISTENT WITH GUIDE VOL.

14 § 310.S0.40(c):

The Contracting Officer intents to compete this requirement on GSA Schedule 70 among the various Schedule 70

Contract holders. Prices submitted by interested parties must be equal to or less than their GSA Schedule Contract

prices. In addition, the CO expects adequate competition for this requirement that when combined with the above,

should result in fair and reasonable pricing. The CO will also request a discount/price reduction from the vendors in

any request for quote, per Guide Vo. 14 § 310.50.40(c).

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