A16_2025_Flat_Point_RAWS_Quick_Deploy_Upgrade_Sole_Source_Justification_1.pdf
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This document is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Single Source Justification form for a sole source acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The acquisition involves a mandatory upgrade for a Flatpoint quick deploy portable fire weather station, specifically the Axiom Fire Data Logger with G6 Goes capabilities. Forest Technology Systems (FTS) is identified as the sole manufacturer, distributor, and technical expert for this equipment, which enables fire weather data transmission and supports prescribed burning and wildfire suppression management objectives.
The document justifies the single-source procurement by noting that FTS is the exclusive producer of this machine and its parts, with employees specifically trained to work on wildland fire weather stations equipment. The form includes certifications from a Program/Project Officer (Sami Gray) and a Contracting Officer (John Skogen), who both recommend and approve the sole source acquisition procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. The digital signatures are dated in 2025, indicating this is a future procurement planning document.
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FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Description of Need
3. Other Capable Sources
2. Market Research Conducted
Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).
Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank.
SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
(UNDER SAT)
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
4. Barriers to Competition
5. Contractor's Qualifications
6. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost
7. Recommendation and Certification by Program Office
Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Program / Project Officer
8. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: Under SAT
Based on the above justification, I hereby certify and approve the use of sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 for this purchase.
Contracting Officer
| Text3: There are no other sources for the supplies needed to do the work | |
| Text2: FTS of AEM or Forest Technology Systems is the manufacturer of this machine and the technical expert on support service and trouble shooting with repairs. They are the sole producer, distributor, and supplier of manufactured parts for this machine. Their employees are trained to work specifically on wildland fire weather stations equipment. | |
| Text1: The Flatpoint quick deploy portable requires a mandatory upgrade to remain functional. The new Axiom Fire Data Logger with G6 Goes will enable fire weather data transmission. This weather station is utilized throughout the refuge to provide specific micro site weather information that safely supports prescribed burning and wildfire suppression and serves as a key piece of equipment in meeting fire management objectives. | |
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| 2025-07-30T14:33:13-0500 | |
| SAMI GRAY |
| 2025-08-18T11:29:29-0500 | |
| JOHN SKOGEN |
Text5: Forest Technology Systems is the manufacturer of this machine and the technical expert on repairs. They are the sole producer, distributor, and supplier of manufactured parts for this machine.
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