Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf
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- Water Quality Automated Collection Sampling & Logging Equipment Federal contract opportunity
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- 12505B24Q0321
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This document is a Limited Source/Brand Name Justification for a federal contract opportunity related to water quality automated collection sampling and logging equipment. The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Midwest Area Administrative Office has a requirement for equipment that is compatible with their existing Teledyne ISCO network of samplers and flowmeters. Due to the need to maintain telemetry and communications within the watershed, only Teledyne ISCO products can be considered. Market research showed limited alternative sources, and a sources sought notice did not yield any viable competitors. The estimated price is not provided. The Contracting Officer has determined that Teledyne ISCO is the only reasonably available source.
The related federal contract opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the required water quality automated collection sampling and logging equipment, including portable samplers, flowmeter systems, and associated accessories. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a lowest price technically acceptable award criteria. Quotes are due by August 30, 2024 and the government site is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract with delivery requested within 120 days of order placement.
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United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification
FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions
1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.
United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Midwest Area Administrative Office 1815 N. University Street Peoria, IL 61604 Joshua J. Dobereiner, Contracting Officer 309-403-3556
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.
Water quality automated collection sampling and logging equipment that is compatible with existing network of ISCO equipment that has already been implemented as part of a long-term water quality research project.
3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
There is currently an extensive network of automated Teledyne ISCO 6712 portable samplers and Teledyne ISCO signature bubblers/flowmeters and data loggers. Expanding or upgrading the network with two new locations using a different manufacturer would not be feasible. Teledyne ISCO 6712 portable samplers and signature bubbler flowmeter systems are needed to maintain telemetry and communications within the watershed and among the sampling locations.
4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
An internet search was conducted for Teledyne ISCO competitors, which yielded limited results.
Four other companies were found, three of them (
) are based outside the United States and the fourth ( ) is based in the United States but most manufacturing is outside the United States. In addition, sources sought notice (12505B24Q0321) to find potential sources of equipment that is compatible with the existing equipment was posted on SAM from August 12, 2024 through August 16, 2024. Two responses were received; however, neither company provided enough information to allow the Government to determine if they would be capable of meeting the requirement.
5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.
6. Recommended source(s).
Certifications
Requirements/Program Office:
Supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Contracting Officer:
The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine the circumstances described above deem only one source, or limited sources, reasonably available and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated in this document.
Joshua J. Dobereiner Contracting Officer
Chief of the Contracting Office:
I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Digitally signed by JOSHUA
DOBEREINER
Date: 2024.08.22 10:31:31 -05'00'
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