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This document is a Sole Source Justification (SSJ) for an urgent repair of an AVL Satellite Antenna system on a Mobile Communications Office Vehicle (MCOV) Unit 111, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The procurement is a firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded to AVL Technologies under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The repair is critical for FEMA's current disaster operations, specifically supporting the agency's response to Disaster Declaration DR-4787 for severe flooding and straight-line winds in West Virginia.

Key details include a contract award date of May 5, 2025, purchase order number 70FBR325P00000010, and a performance location at 300 Capital Street in Charleston, WV. The justification emphasizes the time-sensitive nature of the repair, highlighting that AVL Technologies is the sole authorized source for the OEM-certified repairs due to the antenna system's proprietary design. The procurement aims to ensure the vehicle's functionality and readiness for immediate deployment, with the repair involving specialized services and proprietary parts.

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ADDENDUM - SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

SSJ No.: 25-0153

AVL SATELLITE ANTENNA SYSTEM REPAIR FOR MCOV-111

Description of the Requirement:

The is for the urgent repair of the OEM-certified repairs to the AVL Satellite Antenna system on Mobile Communications O ice Vehicles (MCOV) Unit 111 vehicle which is essential for FEMA’s current disaster operations and future needs of the fleet. The repair work includes specialized services and parts that ensure the vehicles functionality and readiness for immediate deployment.

FEMA intends to make this justification publicly available pursuant to FAR 6.305 on SAM.gov. In accordance with FAR 6.305(a), Justifications and Approvals (J&As) for contracts awarded under FAR 6.302-1 must be posted to the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) at www.SAM.gov within 14 days after contract award.

Authority:

This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Due to the time sensitive nature of the requirement and its impact on disaster response operations, FAR 6.302-2 - Unusual and Compelling Urgency also applies as a secondary justification.

Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with Authority:

This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

In accordance with FAR 6.305(a), FEMA is posting this Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to AVL Technologies for OEM-certified repairs to the AVL Satellite Antenna system on MCOV Unit 111. AVL Technologies is the of the sole authorized source for these repairs and proprietary parts due to the antenna’s proprietary design.

This procurement is essential to maintain operational readiness of FEMA’s MCOV, a critical asset supporting disaster operations and supports FEMA’s response under Disaster Declaration DR-4787 for severe flooding and straight-line winds in West Virginia.

Due to the time sensitive nature of the requirement and its impact on disaster response operations, FAR 6.302-2 - Unusual and Compelling Urgency also applies as a secondary justification.

Contract Award Date: MAY 5, 2025

Purchase Order Number: 70FBR325P00000010

Contractor Awarded Unique Entity ID: R2UHG5GUK2D1

Authority: FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source (except brand name) is the primary authority.

Place of Performance: West Virginia supporting federal declaration under DR-4787-WV

300 Capital Street - Charleston, WV 25301

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