WBR 1413.106-1_Ditek Determination to solicit from a single source under SAT_ FAR 13 updated_Redacted_0001.pdf

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WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 (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.

Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Acquisition and Assistance Operations Branch (AAOB) 6th and Kipling Denver, Colorado 80225

2. Name and Address of Single Source.

One DITEK Center 1720 Starkey Road Largo, Florida 33771

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost.

Ditek surge protectors and equipment.

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

Ditek surge protectors and equipment are compatible with current security systems installed at Reclamation facilities. Ditek has been used at Reclamation sites for more than 10 years.

They are US made and the quality has been verified though testing and implementation.

Ditek devices are hardened industrial devices rated for extreme conditions. Ditek has US497B certifications and meets EIA/TIA 568A and 568B compliance with a 10-year warranty.

5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price.

The Contracting Officer will perform necessary price analysis techniques such as a comparison of the proposed price with prices found fair and reasonable on previous

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WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 (11/2020) purchases (FAR 13.106-3 (a)(2)(ii)), market analysis for similar items in the industry (FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(i)), and/or review of current price lists or catalogs (FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(iii)) will be employed, if deemed necessary in further assuring that the government will receive the best value for its dollars.

6. Description of Market Research.

The market research consisted of surveying GSA Schedules along with the SBA Dynamic Small Businesses tool and Internet inquiries. Ditek is the Sole Brand name vendor that can meet the requirement of Reclamation.

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