Procurement Justification & Cost Comparison Analysis

The contract requires the development and validation of detailed cost comparisons and sole-source justifications for procurement actions, with a focus on analyzing transitional costs and demonstrating why competitive bidding is impracticable. The work involves rigorous financial and operational analysis to support decisions where competition is not feasible, ensuring all justifications are grounded in evidence and aligned with procurement regulations. The contractor must deliver comprehensive documentation that clearly outlines the rationale for sole-source awards, including potential cost impacts during transitions and reasons why alternative suppliers or methods cannot be reasonably employed. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541618, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services, and is open for responses until August 7, 2026. The procurement is being managed by the state of Utah, and all work is expected to support its internal procurement processes. While there is no specified place of performance or point of contact provided, bidders must ensure their submissions meet all analytical and documentation standards required to substantiate sole-source determinations under federal and state guidelines.