K9074 Sole Source Justification

Description

Sole Source CONTRACT Filing Justification Template Use the following justification template for preparing to file sole source contracts in the Sole Source Contracts Database (SSCD). Once completed, copy and paste the answers into the corresponding SSCD question and answer fields. You will also need to include a copy of this completed form in the documents you post to your agency website and in WEBS. What is a sole source contract? "Sole source" means a contractor providing goods or services of such a unique nature or sole availability that the contractor is clearly and justifiably the only practicable source to provide the goods or services. (RCW 39.26.010) Unique qualifications or services are those which are highly specialized or one-of-a-kind. Other factors which may be considered include past performance, cost-effectiveness (learning curve), and/or follow-up nature of the required goods and/or services. Past performance alone does not provide adequate justification for a sole source contract. Time constraints may be considered as a contributing factor in a sole source justification, however will not be on its own a sufficient justification. Why is a sole source justification required? The State of Washington, by policy and law, believes competition is the best strategy to obtain the best value for the goods and services it purchases, and to ensure that all interested vendors have a fair and transparent opportunity to sell goods and services to the state. A sole source contract does not benefit from competition. Thus the state, through RCW 39.26.010, has determined it is important to evaluate whether the conditions, costs and risks related to the proposal of a sole source contract truly outweigh forgoing the benefits of a competitive contract. Providing compelling answers to the following questions will facilitate DES’ evaluation. Specific Problem or Need • What is the business need or problem that requires this contract? Effective July 1, 2026, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB or the Board) requires an upgrade to the premier level software as a service (SaaS) subscription tier for Department of Enterprise Services – C&P June 2024 Page 1 of 8 the IPD Analytics proprietary, data-driven platform (“Platform”). This upgraded Platform access will enable PDAB to gain access to rebates and discount information, ultimately in order to conduct its legislatively mandated drug affordability reviews.