A03_FAR 8.4_LSJ Exceeding SAT Oct 23_Redacted.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Limited Sources Justification

For an Order/BPA Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

FAR 8.405 Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) Multiple Award Schedule Program

Control No. FY24-FPAC-Justification-188

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Mississippi State Office and FPAC-BC Contracting Division

2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Mississippi State Office, Engineering Section needs to purchase survey-grade Global Positioning System (GPS) / Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Equipment. Type of action being proposed is a brand-name limited source action under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). The USDA proposes to issue a brand name Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) order on a firm fixed-price basis with Trimble, Inc.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

Product Qty Unit Price Total Price

Trimble R12i includes:

Trimble R12i Model 60 R12I-101-60-01 R12i Base and Rover Mode R12I-CFG- 001-40 Dual Charger & Power Supply 101070-00-01 R12 Battery Trimble Battery

- 176767

Pole Kit (B): Includes Collapsible Aluminum Range Pole with Aluminum Bipod & Carry Bag

Trimble TSC7 controller - QWERTY keypad, USB/Serial boot, Standalone

Trimble Access - General, Survey; Perpetual License

Trimble Accessory - External Battery Charger w/ Int. Cord, Battery 2-pack

Trimble TSC7 Accessory - Pole Mount

Trimble R10 Accessory - Base Station Extension (0.15m) with Height Measurement Lever

TRIPOD,ANTENNA,GPS,A

DJUSTABLE

BAG,TRIPOD,5119 GPS

ANTENNA

Total:

4. Identification of the authority for limiting sources.

The following circumstance justifies limiting the source under FAR 8.405-6:

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) – Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services requried at the level of quality required.

5. Supporting rationale demonstrating the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring the use of the authority.

For more than decade, USDA-FPAC-NRCS Mississippi has purchased Trimble, Inc GPS Survey Equipment for the purpose of Engineering Data Collection. Trimble Navigation Limited GNSS Equipment is an integral part of the current USDA Engineering Mapping & GIS system, and it interfaces with the current USDA corporate Engineering & GIS system. The pricing list is provided through the GSA Contract 47QSMS24D002E. The purchase of any other equipment other than Trimble would hamper the mission of USDA and the equipment would not be compatible with existing infrastructure.

6. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer (CO) that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

The proposed order will represent the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d), GSA has already determined the prices for these supply items under schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable.

Purchasing these items directly from the manufacture provides direct warranty claims should the need arise, lessen the chance of gray market items or counterfeit items being obtain than if they were purchased from other sources outside the manufacture.

7. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders.

Market research was conducted and documented via USDA Information Guidance IG 4I-10.002 to include GSA MAS research. Market research revealed that Trimble, Inc equipment is compatible with the existing equipment. Trimble, Inc. can provide the equipment directly to USDA-FPAC-NRCS Mississippi through the GSA Contract 47QSMS24D002E Pricing List. The new equipment must be compatible and integrate with the existing Trimble equipment already on hand. The use of any other Survey Equipment will not be compatible with the existing equipment.