1.5.1.i. Sole Source Justification - CODAN MT4E Ruggedized LMR Repeaters - PR 20157718 - SAM.gov Posting.pdf

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

Date: July 9th, 2026 PR Number: 20157718

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

Four CODAN MT4E Ruggedized Land Mobile Repeaters and supporting equipment at a final estimated price of $84,592.80

2. Sole Source Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

__ _X____ Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

The CODAN MT4E repeater system is a proprietary technology, representing intellectual property that cannot be outsourced. Zetron is the sole GSA-approved vendor authorized to distribute the CODAN MT4E Ruggedized product.

Officer safety is paramount, particularly within the Comstock Area of Responsibility (AOR), where cellular coverage is limited along Highway 90 and virtually non-existent in many other areas. In these critical zones, the government-issued service radio serves as an agent's sole means of communication and their lifeline. The absence of communication in these dead zones poses a significant risk during emergencies, a gap that the Comstock Station has highlighted for decades.

The CODAN MT4E radio repeater is essential for bridging these communication gaps by establishing infrastructure where none currently exists. This technology has a proven track record of success, having been effectively deployed along the northern border and in specific areas within the Tucson AOR. Due to the extensive distances between radio towers and the challenging topography of the Comstock AOR, a repeater with lesser coverage would be unable to maintain line-of-sight and sufficient range with existing radio towers.

Furthermore, the current Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system requires a specific type of technology, and Codan is presently the only compatible equipment source. The system demands "plug and play" functionality to ensure agents can operate their radios simply and effectively, using only the push-to-talk (PTT) feature without distraction during critical duties.

The LMR system utilizes a vote scan system to select the optimal communication towers, and Codan repeaters integrate seamlessly, causing no disruption to this process. The existing system cannot be modified to accommodate incompatible or lesser technologies.

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

________ Market Research.

____X___ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

____X___ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other. Explain:

The CODAN MT4E Ruggedized repeaters are proprietary and cannot be outsourced.

Market research has shown that there are no other alternative systems that offer the rugged design and the proprietary nature of the CODAN MT4E technology that also has the GSA approval status. The cost of the CODAN MT4E Repeater will be compared to prior purchases, such as 70B04C19D00000019-70B03C20F00001504 and 70B04C19D00000011-70B03C20F00000920. Additionally, the current list price on the communications equipment based on internet research is in line with quotes received.

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination, is accurate and complete.

Technical Representative/COR Date

5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Contracting Officer Date