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WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 eFile - B02

(11/2020)

DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM A SINGLE SOURCE

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).

Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), when a single source is identified to provide a portion of the purchase as a Brand-Name, the documentation in paragraph 3 must state that this determination is only for a portion of the requirement.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin, Acquisition and Assistance Management Office

2. Name and Address of Single Source.

Allterra Central Inc, 5414 South 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85040.

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, Yuma Area Office (YAO) has a rapid growing survey team, meeting the crucial needs of offices within Lower Colorado Basin and beyond. The existing Trimble equipment requires the purchase of extended of warranties to maintain the care and calibration of the equipment. The estimated cost for this purchase is

4. Description of Circumstances, including why only one source is reasonably available.

IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), it has been determined that Allterra Central Inc is the only source available to fulfill this requirement. Trimble Survey Extended Warranties for existing equipment can only be procured by Trimble or an authorized distributor for Trimble.

Allterra Central Inc is the sole authorized Geospatial distributor of Trimble branded software and equipment in the state of Arizona as evident with the letter provided by Trimble, Inc.

5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price.

Quoted prices will be determined fair and reasonable prior to award by comparing pricing available on both GSA Advantage and open market pricing found online as well as other price analysis techniques listed in FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(i) to (vii).