140R3025Q0092_Brand_Name_Justification_Redacted_0001.pdf

This document is a Determination to Solicit from a Single Source for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region. The Multi-Species Conservation Program (MSCP) requires the purchase and installation of a Rubicon SlipMeter at the Laguna Division Conservation Area (LDCA). Rubicon Systems America Inc. is the sole source provider, as replacement components from other manufacturers would risk compatibility issues and require extensive infrastructure modifications.

The estimated contract value was redacted, with a performance period of 200 days. The justification for single-source procurement includes the SlipMeter's specific engineering to integrate with the existing SCADA system, potential higher costs and integration challenges with alternative vendors, and ensuring warranty and support continuity. The government will continuously conduct market research to verify that no other sources can meet the required quality standards. The procurement follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines for single-source acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.