Single/Sole-Source Justification

Regulations and sound business practices encourage competitive sourcing. In certain instances, defined below, sourcing has already been performed or, due to administrative costs, formal competition does not provide savings. Where competition may not be feasible due to the single source or sole source nature of a commodity or a particular specification, a written justification is required and reasonableness of price must be established. Complete the questionnaire below for orders that would otherwise require competitive bids, as follows:

• U.S. Campuses:
  • Orders of $50,000 or more for federal contracts governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
  • Orders of $50,000 or more for all funds, including grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements (except FAR-governed contracts above).
• Qatar Campus
  • Orders equal to or greater than $10,000 if a preferred vendor (with a contract) is not selected.

By completing this form, you are stating that, to your knowledge, there is no other source for this item.

• Single/Sole Source Justification Form Wizard
• Instructions (PDF)

You do not need to complete this form wizard if:

• The vendor is a preferred or contract supplier for the items on the requisition.
• The items quoted are from the New York State contract or GSA contract.  Please include the contract number on the requisition.