A16_Limited_Source_Justification_FTS_Sensors_FY22_Signed_1.pdf

Limited Source Justification Under the Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program

1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity:

Bureau of Land Management National Interagency Fire Center 3833 South Development Avenue Boise, ID 83705-5354

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Purchase Order to replenish Forest Technology (FTS) Weather sensors that are used to repair and maintain FTS RAWS Weather Stations.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

See attached item description list. Estimated total value under $311,000.00.

4. Identification of the justification rationale (see 8.405-6(a) and (b)) and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with 8.404(d). (CO Response)

Purchasing the repair parts f rom FTS allows the manufacturer’s original performance standards to be maintained without degradation. The RAWS technicians use the parts on FTS weather sensors. The parts are designed for that particular sensor.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted. (Requisitioner and CO Response)

FTS parts have been tested and certif ied by the manufacturer as replacement parts for RAWS equipment. This allows for RAWS systems to be standardized for uniformity, ease of maintenance, safety, and reliability.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

GSA pricing via GSA contract GS-07F-9253S provides the best value to the government.

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8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made. (Requisitioner and CO Response)

The parts listed above are used exclusively on the FTS Weather Stations. Future requirements shall allow as much competition between other manufacturers as reasonably possible.

CERTIFICATIONS:

I hereby certify that this requirement does not exceed the Government’s minimum needs or schedule requirements and that the basis for award is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

___/s/ Kevin S Staley_____________________ ______11/19/2021_____________ Requisitioner Name and Signature Date

I hereby certify that this Limited Source justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contract Specialist Name and Signature Date (if different from CO)

I hereby certify that this Limited Source justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Name and Signature Date

CONCUR: _ X_____ NONCONCUR: _________

Chief of the Contracting Office (CCO) Date

CONCUR: ______ NONCONCUR:

Bureau Competition Advocate (if required) Date