1.a.02 ACS Telecom Data Services JA FAR Part 13_KO Signed.pdf
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This is a Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Determination Memorandum for a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i). The document justifies limiting competition to one source for a purchase valued at $256,228.98 from Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc. (CAGE Code 1LU90). The purchase request number is 12376810, and the fund type is O&M (Operations and Maintenance).
The acquisition is for analog line services for personnel and emergency systems, including analog lines that draw power directly from the telephone network to maintain operation during power outages. Services include Emergency 911 access, MARENG personnel connectivity to the network, and support for NCACOS-368 phones. The justification for sole source selection cites the local nature of services and geographic limitations in rural Alaska, where only one provider is available in the service area. The market research indicates that all vendors have been vetted through Appendix 1005 of a Cooperative Agreement since 2008, and major providers own vast networks while smaller telecommunications companies have limited coverage, restricting service availability to a single local provider. The contracting officer, Alexis D. Potter, certified the justification as accurate and in the government's best interest on January 22, 2026. The document notes that competition barriers are inherent to the service location and geographic nature of telecommunications infrastructure in rural areas.
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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS
OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING
THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)
SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY
THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S
REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:
BRAND
NAME BUY
YES
NO
NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR
O&M
NGREA
OTHER
3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:
4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH
THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:
5. MARKET RESEARCH:
Fund Type
6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO
REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE
ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:
I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A SOLE
SOURCE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, I APPROVE
THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES HEREIN DESCRIBED HAVE
OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION.
7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE
| fc-int01-generateAppearances: | |
| _8b_ Contracting Officer Signa_0bSidIe1ipW-y3oKOPYKlw: | |
| _8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: Alexis D. Potter | |
| _7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: The government is limited in competition due to the nature of the services and the location those services are provided. | |
| _5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: All service cost and best available vendors have been vetted through Appendix 1005 of the Cooperative Agreement in place since 2008. Major providers own vast networks, but other small telecommunications and ISP companies also build and own fiber or rent fiber in their area to provide customers limiting the areas providers service. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new award is a follow-on to Appendix 1005 of the Cooperative Agreement that the State of Alaska is no longer will to support. All accounts provided were reacquired through cost analysis and available providers in the area. | |
| _4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: Services are local in nature and are provided by the available provider in the area. Local providers provide better customer service, faster response times during outages, and support for your local economy, as they focus on specific communities, understand local network needs. Rural areas are isolated with only one source. | |
| _3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: Services consist of analog lines for personnel and emergency systems: Analog lines draw power directly from the telephone network, so they can continue to operate during a power outage. This reliability is critical for: Fire and security alarms Emergency elevator phones Emergency call boxes. They support all of the AKARNG desk phones for day to day local, long distance and faxing; vault and fire alarms and 1-800 numbers. Internet is utilized by statewide AKARNG personnel to connection to the network daily to maintain connectivity to NGB, and is crucial for using messaging apps, email, video calls, and other communication tools. Wireless telephone services (mobile solutions) associated voice + data plans, accessories, and equipment (network enhancement, etc.). These services are utilized by a large majority of agency staff, including on-call medical staff, support personnel, public disaster response officials, etc | |
| Fund Type_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: O&M | |
| Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC | |
| Brand Name Buy_xnvHRHzmWAZDjTpbuUVc3g: Yes | |
| _2_ ESTIMATED AMOUNT:_akGYMKSceUKLCvn4Y1b2tw: 256228.98 | |
| 2026-01-22T11:41:47-0900 | |
| POTTER.ALEXIS.DESERAY.1513628311 |
| _1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: 12376810 |
| CAGE: 1LU90 |
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