Notice of Intent to Sole Source 0819-19-1005

This is not a request for quotations or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, but merely notification of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) intent to issue, on a sole-source basis, a firm fixed-price purchase order to Work Trauma Services for a Workplace Assessment of Violence Risk (WAVR)-21 information (intellectual property) license for use in electronic format. WAVR-21 contains detailed evaluation criteria for the assessment of behavioral risk in the workplace, information such as: Motives for Violence, Homicidal Fantasies, Violence Preoccupations or Identifications, Threatening Communications or Expressed Intent, Weapons Skill and/or Access, Pre-Attack Planning and Preparation, Stalking or Menacing Behavior, Current Job or Academic Problems, Extreme Job or Academic Attachment, Loss, Personal Stressors and Negative Coping, Entitlement and Other Negative Traits, Lack of Conscience and Irresponsibility, Anger Problems, Suicidality and/or Depressive Mood, Irrationally Suspicious or Bizarre Beliefs, Substance Abuse and/or Dependence, Increasing Isolation, History of Violence, Criminality and/or Conflict, Domestic/IPV, Situational and Organizational Contributors to Violence, Stabilizers and Buffers Against Violence, Organizational Impact of Real/Perceived Threats, Positive Personal Attachments, Remorse is Genuine for Transgressions, Obeys Limits Set by Employer or Authorities, Takes Sanctioned Actions to Address ‘Wrongs' and Setbacks, Enjoys Life and Freedom, Coping Skills are Positive, Treatment Compliance. Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 6.302-1, the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The WABR-21 is only available from its producer and manufacturer and not through dealers or distributors. The period of performance will be for a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, if exercised. The base period of performance is for twelve months, beginning December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019. This requirement is utilizing procedures in FAR Part 13. A determination by SSA not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of SSA. Information received will be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government does not intend to pay for information provided in response to this notice. Written responses to this notice shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. Responses shall be submitted by 9:00AM ET on Monday, November 26, 2018 to [email protected] . If SSA does not receive an acceptable response to this announcement by November 26, 2018, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), negotiations will be conducted with Work Trauma Services as the only source and a purchase order will be issued without any additional notices being posted. Respondents should refer to 0819-19-1005 in their responses.