Get DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT CONTRACT NO: WS82250 CAPTION: Medicaid

Justifications for Sole Source Only a particular brand or "make" is compatible with existing equipment or inventory. Only one source is known for a specialized item of equipment or material. Only one contractor is capable of providing the required service.

140 and associated policies published by the Department of Enterprise Services. “Sole Source” means a contractor providing goods or services of such a unique nature or sole availability at the location required that the contractor is clearly and justifiably the only practicable source to provide the goods or services.

Advantages of using a single source of supply forging a relationship is easier with one supplier than with multiple ones. partnership approach may help build trust and shared benefits. costs may fall due to economy of scale if you order from just one supplier.

A sole source purchase means that only one supplier (source), to the best of the requester's knowledge and belief, based upon thorough research, (i.e. conducting a market survey), is capable of delivering the required product or service.

Additional Examples of Sole Source Justifications Manufacturer markets on a direct basis only. Used or demonstration equipment available at a lower than new cost. Item sold through manufacturer or importer only, and there is no comparable unit made that end user is aware of. Component for existing piece of equipment.

Justifications for Sole Source Only a particular brand or "make" is compatible with existing equipment or inventory. Only one source is known for a specialized item of equipment or material. Only one contractor is capable of providing the required service.

What is “sole source” procurement? Procurement by noncompetitive proposals, referred to as sole source procurement, is procurement through solicitation of a proposal from only one source.