6a. Brand Name or Sole Source Trimble - Redacted.pdf

This is a Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Determination Memorandum for Limited Sources Acquisitions under FAR 12.102(a), documenting a single-source procurement decision for equipment valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The contracting officer, SMSgt Mark Tonkinson, is justifying a limited-source acquisition of a Trimble S7 3" Robotic Total Station with associated equipment and software from Trimble (TSC510 controller). The acquisition includes a Trimble MultiTrack Target, dual battery charger with power supply, standard quick clamp tripod, telescope rod, Robotic Power Kit, and Trimble Access software for general survey and robotic applications. This procurement is characterized as a one-for-one replacement of an existing discontinued Trimble 5600 Total Station to satisfy a Domestic Operations (DOMOPS) package requirement. The justification identifies sole-source availability based on unique characteristics specific to Trimble equipment, including existing software compatibility with ArcGIS and ArcMAP systems and the need to maintain like-equipment functionality. Market research indicates that no comparable equipment from competing manufacturers can adequately satisfy the required DOMOPS survey and data collection needs without requiring purchase of new software at significantly higher cost. The contracting officer certifies that limiting competition to a single source is in the government's best interest, acknowledging the availability of funds and prior authorization for the acquisition. No barriers to future competition have been identified for removal or mitigation.