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Sole-Sources Justification (SSJ) pursuant to
For orders or BPAs exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold 8. A statement of the actions, if there are any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the Brand Name before any subsequent acquisition of the supplies or services is made.
DHS is committed to increasing competition for future acquisitions of biometric software and related services. To remove or overcome barriers to competition, DHS will: 1)Assess the feasibility of acquiring additional technical data rights or negotiating for greater access to proprietary interfaces and documentation in future contracts. 2)Evaluate and, where possible, revise technical specifications and requirements to promote interoperability, open standards, and modular system architecture. 3)Explore options for breaking out system components or services that could be competed separately in the future.
4) Incorporate lessons learned from current and prior acquisitions to reduce vendor dependency and encourage broader industry participation.
These actions are intended to ensure that, as the current system reaches end-of-life or as new requirements emerge, DHS will be better positioned to foster a more competitive procurement environment for future needs.
9. Publication Requirements.
DHS intends to post this requirement on the GPE https://www.sam.gov pursuant to RFO FAR RFO subpart FAR 8.401(b), GSAM 538.7104-3(b)(3)(ii)(A), within 14 days after award.

LSJ No. FY26-0268

Rev. 2/2022

Sole-Sources Justification (SSJ) pursuant to
For orders or BPAs exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold 10. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification.
Pursuant to GSAR 538.7104, I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which form a basis for the justification, are accurate and complete.

Contracting Officer’s Representative

11. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval

Pursuant to GSAR 538.7104 and HSAM 3008.401-71(b)(1), I certify that the Sole Source Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and believe and hereby determine that the circumstances for a Brand-Name exist:

Contracting Officer

LSJ No. FY26-0268

Rev. 2/2022