A16_40555874_Justification_Sole_Source_Just_1.pdf

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $3,000 AND UP TO $150,000 (See FAR 13.106-1)

Date: _09/27/2021 PR Number: _________________________

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost):

Description: Service Level Agreement (ScoutCare) for the existing P25 Avtec Scout Radio Console system (11 positions) in the Yellowstone Interagency Communications Center. This support contract is proprietary, no other vendor can provide support and licensing, and will Provide Yellowstone with regular software upgrades, remote factory support by telephone, 24x7 emergency assistance, and opportunities for factory training.

The 2021 Annual ScoutCare maintenance cost for Yellowstone National Park is: $21,334.93

2. Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain below):

____X_ Only one responsible source. And it is urgent and compelling for repairs

_____ Urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Include critical delivery or performance dates, and when you became aware of the requirement. Provide a specific statement of the impact on Government operations, financial or otherwise, if the required delivery or performance dates are not met.

______ Other _____________________________________________________

Explain:

Software and licensing is proprietary; there are no other vendor qualified to provide support.

3. Market Research. Please explain the results or why one was not performed. State whether any other offers were received or anyone expressed interest:

The Avtec Scout system original equipment Solicitation P12PS10364, and RFQ ID:

RFQ Issue Date: January 20, 2012 RFQ Close Date: February 15, 2012 Avtec met LPTA. There were two responses to the solicitation.

Prior to the solicitation, a sources sought was issued with a due date of November 11, 2011. There was more than one respondent.

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

INTERMOUNTAIN REGION

CONTRACTING PROGRAM

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date)__________________________

Type or Print Name: __________________________________________ Title: Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ___________________________ Type or Print Name: __________________________________________ Contracting Officer

Over $25,000:(if applicable)

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ______________________

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer

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