A16-3-0034_Single_Source_Justification_031225_signed_1.pdf
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This Single Source Justification (SSJ) document from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Chesapeake Field Office details a sole source acquisition for a Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) with a mounted LIDAR sensor from Frontier Precision. The procurement is for ground condition surveys, permit requirements, nutra eradication, design development, salt marsh health monitoring, and restoration activities.
The justification indicates that Frontier Precision was selected after multiple meetings and product reviews through a multi-month process. Alternative vendors like Reigel and Rock Robotics were evaluated but did not meet technical specifications. The total procurement includes a YellowScan Mapper+ scanner, single camera module, Applanix POSPac UAV software, CloudStation Pro license, UgCS Expert license, and related accessories. The contract will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for purchases under $250,000, with the contractor's DUNS number 60-601-5493 and TIN 45-0423088 documented. The documents are digitally signed by Julie Slacum (Program/Project Officer) and John Skogen (Contracting Officer) with projected signature dates in 2025.
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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: Reigel - Exceeded hardware budget. No specific approved aircraft mount / bracket.
Rock Robotic - Quality of data not comparable as well as country of origin of hardware RESEPI / OUSTER - Did not meet technical specifications, software package convuluded. No specific approved aircraft mount / bracket.
| Text2: Formal market research as defined in FAR (2.101) was not conducted as it did not apply to this particular purchase. However, a variety of sensors and product options were analyzed and discussed internally as well as with other agencies engaged in similar activities. A decision was made based on available budget, transferability of data, product support, software support, other agency feedback, quality of data, and overall recommendations by professional colleagues. | |
| Text1: The USFWS Chesapeake Field Office is requesting approval to purchase a UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) mounted LiDAR sensor in order to carry out ground condition surveys, conduct monitoring and meet permit requirements as they pertain to nutria eradication, design development, salt mash health monitoring and restoration. | |
| Text4: Multiple meetings and product reviews / showcases were had through a multi-month process with each of the vendors for a UAS mounted LiDAR system. Ultimately, the YellowScan Mapper+ scanner product, as distributed by Frontier Precision, was selected due to its adaptability, software suite, product support, price, accuracy and weight. | |
| Text6: Received multiple quotes on the same exact suite of items. | |
| 2025-03-12T15:07:52-0400 | |
| JULIE SLACUM |
| 2025-05-07T08:29:46-0500 | |
| JOHN SKOGEN |
Text5: Frontier Precision
TIN#: 45-0423088
DUNS#: 60-601-5493
UEI#: K5EEMZNDC9K8
Frontier Precision ("FP") is an employee-owned company with over 37 years of experience serving survey, mapping, engineering, construction, GIS, drones/UAS/unmanned, forensics, law enforcement, forestry, water resources, mosquito & vector control, and natural resources professionals throughout the western United States.
FP provides professional consulting services in the fields of engineering, land use planning, surveying and environmental sciences.
Since being founded in Bismarck, ND in 1988, FP expanded its footprint to South Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and Florida (Mosquito/GIS). Additionally, Frontier provides service in the states of Wyoming and Utah, along with remote Frontier Precision Unmanned specific offices in Indiana, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Texas, and Arizona.
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