A16_40565550_JOFOC_GRTE_Broadband_Print_Redacted_1.pdf

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD (See FAR

Part 2) UP TO SAT (See FAR 13.106-1)

Date: __March 7, 2022_______________ PR Number: ___40565550____________

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

Provide Broadband Services to National Park Service (NPS) Housing at the Moose Housing Area, Moran Housing Area, and Southpark Housing in Grand Teton National Park. Service to approximately 84 residences priced per month; base year plus 4 option periods; rate of approximately

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

__X____ Only one responsible source.

______ 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: Market research included outreach to potential service providers and internet research was conclusive in determining the sole availability and interest of Millennium Networks (dba Silverstar).

Pricing from a previous solicitation indicated this source could provide service within the budget available for the project. This market research combined with previously competed solicitations in which only one provider, Millennium Networks (dba Silverstar), was responsive has resulted in the determination of only one responsible source.

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

Procurement history shows that competition for broadband is limited depending on the location of the end point requirements. 140P1419P0076 was competed as a total small business set aside in May 2019 as RFQ 140P1419Q0007 resulting in one quote from Millennium Networks (dba Silverstar). This requirement was for broadband installation housing units. 140P1418P0009 was competed as a total small business set aside in October 2018 as RFQ P17PS02598 resulting in one quote from Millennium Networks (dba Silverstar). This requirement was

Market research via discussions with the CO as well as internet searches indicated Silverstar, Diamond Communications, and Century Link may be able to provide broadband services to the desired location.

Satellite internet options are also available in the area but were determined as not able to provide the required level of service.

Market research was conducted with Silverstar, a telecommunications small business company servicing the local area around Grand Teton National Park. The research indicated interest and ability to provide the service necessary. Silverstar owns broadband infrastructure needed to provide the service that is located