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FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Description of Need
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
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
3. Other Capable Sources
4. Barriers to Competition
Text2: Legacy Region 5 of the FWS currently owns a 3D grade control Level Best Skid Steer Attachment with Integrated TOPCON Controls. A second unit would serve as an addition to the existing machine creating the ability to run 2 units simultaneously, and or share parts in the field resulting in less downtime on projects.
The new 3D grade control Level Best Skid Steer Attachment with Integrated TOPCON Controls shall be operational and fully compatible with existing equipment already owned and used by the government including: 1) Base Station-TOPCON Hyper V., 2) Rover-TOPCON Hyper V., 3) Data Collector-TOPCON FC-500 and 4) Software-TOPCON Pocket 3D.
-No other known sources produce a modified attachment with the capability of meeting the requirement of interacting with the currently owned equipment.
-Other sources utilize machine control based on total station, laser control, and GPS Control however are not compatible with our owned equipment.
-Other GPS controlled attachments would require replacement of functional support equipment already owned by the FWS.
-Other attachments of like or similar are available without GPS based machine control.
Text1: This requirement is for the purchase of a 3D grade control Level Best Skid Steer Attachment with Integrated TOPCON Controls capable of use on multiple units that utilizes GPS based control grading. This requirement is a package of specialized earth moving equipment with a required GPS machine control configured to operate in conjunction with already owned GPS equipment.
| Text6: Market research revealed that the suggested vendor is a certified dealer for both the Level Best brand and the the Topcon brand. In addition the vendor is located nationally which provides timely assistance in the event that repairs or training are needed for the equipment. The CO was not able to find another national vendor who was a dealer in both brands. The market research price estimate is fair and reasonable. Contract # 140F0519P0182 was issued 9/20/19 in the amount of $86,721.54 for virtually the same equipment. | |
| 2022-04-20T12:11:32-0500 | |
| CLINT DEMENGE |
| 2022-04-20T12:54:47-0500 | |
| DARLA FREYHOLTZ BALLARD |
| Text5: RDO Integrated Controls has a national footprint and has been the point of sale for all previous units purchased by the FWS. This vendor has served as the repair and update facility for all FWS owned units and has provided end user training for all FWS owned units across the nation. This vendor also has the expertise required to sync the new requirement with all related existing FWS owned equipment so that all components are functional together. In addition, this vendor has the ability to provide timely assistance on jobsites across the U.S. if needed. |
| Text3: At this time, RDO Integrated Controls is the only known authorized dealer for both Level Best and TOPCON products that has a national footprint and can provide training, repairs, updates, and jobsite assistance across the U.S. |
| Text4: The purchase of a 3D grade control Level Best Skid Steer Attachment with Integrated TOPCON Controls is the required brand due to alignment with currently owned FWS equipment. The Service purchased eight (8) TOPCON HyperV Base and Rover RTK systems in FY2016 for approximately $26,500.00 each and dispersed them among the Regions. These units serve to control existing Level Best GPS grader control attachments as well as other GPS based attachments already owned by the FWS. |
The 3D grade control Level Best Skid Steer Attachment with Integrated TOPCON Controls attachment works in synchronization with the base unit to ensure that it is localized to the area and able to perform. Purchasing a different brand attachment would require purchasing new RTK equipment to match and communicate properly.
There is not an acceptable way to mitigate this barrier to competition at this time.
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