5313.106-1 (b)(3)  Soliciting from a Single Source.

For simplified acquisitions that exceed the micro purchase threshold, the requiring activity should provide an adequate justification for a sole source acquisition to include, as appropriate, the following information:

(i)  A brief non-technical description of the supplies/services to be acquired;

(ii)  A clear, concise statement of the facts justifying the award of a sole source contract. For example:

(A)  If the justification involves urgent and compelling circumstances, then the time constraint and the reason why only one contractor can meet the requirement should be explained; and/or

(B)  If the justification is the unique capabilities possessed by only one contractor, then state the reasons why no other contractor has or can obtain these capabilities and why these capabilities are essential for contract performance;

(iii)  A statement that the proposed sole source is the only known source that can satisfy the Government's requirement. However, statements such as "No other sources are considered qualified" are not considered an adequate basis for sole source justification; and

(iv)  A statement of actions to be taken by the requiring activity to preclude the necessity for future sole source acquisition of the same supplies/services (e.g., conducting a market survey to determine potential future sources).

(b)(4)  Contracting Officers - remember to make the determination required by FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1).