A16_Brand_Name-Single_Source_Justification_1.pdf

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: (Describe the actions taken to locate other capable sources or brands. List any sources that expressed in writing an interest in the procurement.)

Other sourcing is not available, ITPA approval was granted only for the BK Technologies products Text2: (Describe the market research conducted or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.)

BK Technologies products are required in order to be compatible with existing radio equipment already in use by the Refuge. Market Research was conducted to determine other brand compatibilities, no other brand was found to be compatible with the existing radios the refuge currently deploys. ITPA approval was granted for the BK Technology units only.

Text1: (Describe the requirement and any special circumstances pertaining to this acquisition.)

Replacement of outdated, unserviceable or new requirements of the handheld radios and mobile units on Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge requires the purchase of BK Technologies radio equipment for interiperable radio communications, allowing for a consistent means of communication and intergration with current radio equipment already established and in use across the Refuge, to include Law enforcement.

Text4: (Describe the actions taken to overcome barriers to competition for any subsequent acquisitions.)

The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs.

Text5: (Provide a description to demonstrate, based on the proposed contractor's qualifications or the nature of the procurement, of the reasons for using that exception.)

BK Technologies has supplied Governments needs for many years and has demonstrated quality products, service and pricing.