140R8122Q0271_-_Brand_Name_Justification_Redacted_0001.pdf

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WBR 1406.303-1 Template 1 (04/2021)

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

In accordance with FAR 6.302 or FAR 13.501(a), the proposed contractual action is pursuant to the statutory authority identified in paragraph 4. This template is required for actions over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (unless the procurement is acquired as a limited source IAW FAR 8.405-6 or is an Exception to Fair Opportunity IAW FAR 16.505(b)(2)).

1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1)). U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Branch, Denver, CO.

2. Nature/Description of Action (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)). The Bureau of Reclamation has a requirement to procure four additional 24-channel brand name Geode Seismographs with the 64,000 (64k) sample option, manufactured by Geometrics Inc. Reclamation currently owns three of the same Geode Seismographs. The contract will be firm-fixed-price and use no-year funding. Value-added re-sellers of the product exist. Therefore, this Justification and Approval is only for justifying a brand name acquisition.

3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3)). The system and software module procured will be integrated with existing Geometrics Geode Seismographs and related hardware (61-pin Bendix seismic cables, trigger cables, and auxiliary cables), and Multi-Geode Seismodule Controller data acquisition and pre-processing software already owned by Reclamation’s Engineering Geology and Geophysics Group. Complete technical specifications and required warranties are listed in solicitation 140R8122Q0271. All items must be delivered by 12/31/2022. The estimated value of the procurement is

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.303- 2(b)(4)). (Check one)

Authority FAR Coverage Application 41 U.S.C. 1901 FAR 13.501 Only one responsible source using Simplified

Acquisition Procedures (above SAT but below $7M) 41 U.S.C. 1903 FAR 13.501 Special emergency procurement authority

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1(c) Application for brand-name descriptions

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental or research capability; or expert services

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4) FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5) FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute

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WBR 1406.303-1 Template 1 (04/2021)

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6) FAR 6.302-6 National Security 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7) FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest

5. Demonstration of Brand Name’s Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)).

Reclamation currently owns and operates three 24-channel brand name Geode Seismographs with the 64k sample option, manufactured by Geometrics Inc.

Reclamation’s field work volume has increased, requiring four additional Geode Seismographs. For consistency in detecting and imaging subsurface seismic wave propagation velocity distributions at Reclamation facilities, Reclamation requires that the additional Geode Seismographs have the same technical specifications and capabilities as the existing Geode Seismographs. Reclamation already owns existing hardware and Multi-Geode Seismodule Controller data acquisition and pre-processing software that is compatible with Geometrics Geode Seismographs.

6. Description of efforts made to maximize competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6)). In market research, Reclamation searched GSA Advantage, UNICOR, AbilityOne, SAM.gov, NASA’s Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), and previous government purchases. Reclamation found four potential vendors that sell Geometrics Geode Seismographs, but only two vendors are registered on SAM.gov. Reclamation also posted a sources sought synopsis to SAM.gov, but no vendors responded.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7)). Since two capable vendors are registered on SAM.gov, Reclamation expects price competition that will result in a fair and reasonable cost in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(1). Prior to award, the Contracting Officer will use other price reasonableness techniques as necessary to determine a fair and reasonable price in accordance with FAR 13.106- 3(a)(2).

8. Description of Market Research Conducted (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8)). In market research, Reclamation searched GSA Advantage, UNICOR, AbilityOne, SAM.gov, NASA’s SEWP, SBA’s DSBS, and previous government purchases. Reclamation found four potential vendors that sell Geometrics Geode Seismographs, but only two vendors are registered on SAM.gov. Reclamation also posted a sources sought synopsis to SAM.gov, but no vendors responded.

9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)). N/A.

10. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10)). No vendors responded to Reclamation’s sources sought synopsis on SAM.gov.