Regulation .13 Sole Source.

Sole source procurement is permissible if a requirement is available from only a single vendor.

Examples of circumstances that might necessitate a sole source procurement are as follows:

(1)

Only one source exists which meets the requirements;

(2)

The compatibility of equipment, accessories, or replacement parts is the paramount consideration;

(3)

A sole vendor's item is needed for trial use or testing; or

(4)

Public or regulated utility services are to be procured and only one source exists.

The LEA shall submit a written sole source justification to the IAC or its designee.