020_140802-26-0130_Brand_Name_Justification.pdf
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Single Source Determination Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures
This is a Single Source Determination document for a federal procurement action under Simplified Acquisition Procedures authority. The Department of Commerce, NOAA Eastern Acquisitions Division, and Marine Operations Engineering seek to procure one (1) SAILOR 120 XTR TVHD antenna for the NOAA ship RAINIER to replace an obsolete Sea Tel satellite TV antenna during the FY26 Dry Dock period. The procurement action (140802-26-0130) is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
The contracting officer, Isaac Bright, has determined that only one source is reasonably available based on specific technical requirements. The SAILOR 120 XTR TVHD antenna serves as a direct replacement for the ship's DIRECTV system and can be installed without further modification to the ship's structure. The existing Sea Tel antenna is no longer supported and loses signal at 12 nautical miles from land, which is operationally inadequate for the NOAA ship RAINIER's remote oceanographic research and mapping missions. Market research confirmed that known dealers and distributors were unable to provide technical support or replacement parts for the antenna. Port Engineer Dale Morrison certified on February 11, 2026, that this requirement constitutes the Government's minimum needs.
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Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104
SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)
FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))
140802-26-0130
1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Eastern Acquisitions Division, and Marine Operations Engineering
2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).
Procure (1) SAILOR 120 XTR TVHD antenna for NOAA ship RAINIER to replace obsolete existing satellite TV antenna for NOAA ship RAINIER FY26 Dry Dock.
3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.
SAILOR 120 XTR TVHD
4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:
Brand Name – NOAA maintains a fleet of research vessels performing oceanographic research and mapping on open seas. The NOAA ship RAINIER operates in remote areas of the world where radio and satellite frequencies are easily lost and connections can be difficult. NOAA ship RAINIER’s current Sea Tel antenna is obsolete and no longer supported as it loses signal 12 nautical miles from land. The Sailor 120 XTR TVHD is a direct replacement for the ship’s DIRECTV antenna. The Sailor 120 XTR TVHD antenna can be installed on NOAA ship RAINIER without further modification of the ship’s structure. Additional modifications to the ship’s structure would require additional engineering, labor and materials.
5. Market Research.
While assisting ship’s force in locating parts and service, known dealers and distributors were unable to provide technical support or replacement/repair parts for the antenna.
6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
_____________________________________ 2/11/26_______ _ Dale Morrison Date Port Engineer
7. Determination
I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available.
This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Isaac Bright Date Contracting Officer
| 2026-02-11T08:59:54-0800 | |
| BRIGHT.ISAAC.DEAN.1596445353 |
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