WBR 1413.106-1_Hess Determination to solicit from a single source under SAT_ FAR 13 redacted_0001.pdf

Solicitation: 140R8121Q0109 Page 1 of 2

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.

Keyless Access Locks Door Hardware

20423 State Road 7

Suite F6400

Boca Raton, FL 33498

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost.

Hess 5000C Complete PAC electric strike. Estimated cost is $1,848.15.

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

Hess electric strikes have known compatibility with the current security systems in Reclamation.

Hess is the primary manufacturer used when installing electric strikes for security systems. These electric strikes are used at all known Reclamation locations that have Access Control Systems installed. Hess has been installed in reclamation sites since 2001 when Homeland Security

Presidential Directive 12 was released, and access control systems became mandatory. Other electric strike manufactures like Von-Duprin are known to have voltage spikes causing Lenel

Access Control systems to malfunction or fail.

Solicitation: 140R8121Q0109 Page 2 of 2

WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1

(11/2020)

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 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. Hess is the Sole Brand name vendor that can meet the requirement of Reclamation.

SIGNATURES

PREPARED BY:

Name: Tracey Dawley

Date:

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) (FAR 13.106-1(b)):(All Values)

Name: Victor McCoy

Date:

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