A02 Sole Source-Name Brand Only Determination Under SAT FAR Part 13 Procedures_Signed.pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE

ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT

EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) & 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER

SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

BRAND

NAME BUY

YES

NO

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type

O&M

NGREA

OTHER

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A LIMITED/

SOLE SOURCE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, I

APPROVE THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY

OF FUNDS AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES HEREIN DESCRIBED

HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION.

7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

can provide the same bandwidth/speed and features as a cable company or Verizon can extend their DSL service beyond required 16,000ft from the closest Verizon central office, competition for an alternate solution will be accomplished at that time.

_4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: Comcast is the only provider of both high speed internet and television service available on Cape Cod. Verizon has not installed fios on cape and their DSL bandwith is not enough for the Troop Camp. Other internet options from satellite also do not have the bandwith. Due to mission requirements and situational awareness, the service must include the following:

1) "Local on the Eights" forecasts on the Weather Channel which provides detailed local forecasts as well as local radar and weather warnings; 2) Access to New England Cable News Network (NECN) which provides 24 hour local news and information; 3) Download/upload speed needs to be at least 150Mb/20Mb.

_3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: Provide cable television and internet services for the 102d Intelligence Wing in bldgs. 5236, 5238, IRP, and MA ANG Recruiting locations in Wareham, Quincy, and Springfield. Required channel lineup must include all local channels as well as standard basic "cable" channels. Internet must accommodate multiple users with download/upload speed needs to be at least 150Mb/20Mb for training purposes.

do not provide access to NECN, and only provide regional forecasting on the Weather Channel. Market research conducted during May/June 2017 time frame and revisited in Dec 2022 has determined to lease or purchase DSL service or stand-alone satellite systems for each location would not provide adequate bandwidth/speed or required local cable service.