A15 - Sole Source Document.pdf

November 2022

SOLE SOURCE DOCUMENTATION

FAR PART 13

Purchase Orders Over $10,000 but not Exceeding $250,000

Acquisitions that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). A Limited Sources Justification is required when soliciting fewer than three sources per FAR 13.104, or when using brand name descriptions per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). A Limited Sources Justification is not required for brand name or equal procurements. Follow procedures at FAR PART 11.104.

Type of action: sole source acquisition brand-name

DAC Number: D-24-ST-0074 Estimated total mount:

$102,340

Recurring Requirement: YES NO

Delivery Date: 6/20/2024 Period of Performance:

Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

Replacement Cameras and radio units compatible with McAllen P2MP (ACRx) system to be used for operational real-world operations in the field.

Summary of the facts and circumstances that support the determination that only one source is reasonably available to supply the required supplies or services, or only the specified brand-name items can satisfy the Government’s need:

VEE devices are mesh network/direct devices to be used for ACRx network augmentation and stand alone communication links. The DTC proprietary waveform required for interoperability with the Point to multi-point and tactical mesh systems that are currently in operation.

Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:

Market research revealed no other company has the DTC proprietary waveforms that are only found in VEE products and will work with existing Point to multi-point and mesh infrastructures. No other sources expressed an interest in the acquisition. There are no other sources that can provide the necessary communication waveforms to meet DEA requirements.

The Contracting Officer hereby determines that, due to the circumstances of this procurement:

Only one source is deemed to be reasonably available.

Only the specified brand-name item will satisfy the Government’s need. For orders exceeding $25,000, this Limited Source Justification shall be made available together with the solicitation and posted on the Contract Opportunities page on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1).

The Contracting Officer certifies that an order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is found to be fair and reasonable.

Signature and title of customer

Office Code

STVP

Telephone Number 571-766-2228

Date 01/18/2024

Signature and title of contract specialist

Telephone Number

Date

Signature of contracting officer

Telephone Number

Date https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_106_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-11#FAR_11_104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-5#FAR_5_101