WBR 1413.106-1_Protek Determination to solicit from a single source under SAT_ FAR 13_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.

Protech Products Inc.

511 Central Park Drive

Sanford, Florida 32771

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost.

Protech SDI-76XL2 equipment order. Estimated cost is $1,505.66.

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

Protech is the only known manufacturer for dual technology motion sensors that are designed for outdoor installation in varying weather condition. Protech motion sensors have been installed at many Reclamation for more than 15 years. Protech has known compatibility with the current security systems and they are weatherproof and rated for extreme conditions. Other outdoor motion sensors like Bosch and DSC are known to cause interference and create excessive false alarms, they are weather rated but not rated for extreme conditions

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))

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WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1

(11/2020) 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. Protech 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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