A16_Single_Source_Determination_-_SAM_Redacted_1.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION

FAR Part 13.106(b)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY. Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Washington State Office, 1220 S.W. 3rd Avenue Portland, OR 97204

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED. Procuring after hours dispatch services in Jackson County Oregon as a single source to Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon, 400 Pech Rd, Central Point, OR 97502 to be procured as a firm fixed price service contract.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS (INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED VALUE). The Government requires after hours radio dispatch services. The purpose of this contract is to acquire services to provide the Bureau of Land Management in Jackson County Oregon with 911 emergency and routine communications services on a twenty-four-hour basis.

4. AUTHORITY AND SUPPORTING RATIONALE AND, IF APPLICABLE, A DEMONSTRATION OF THE

PROPOSED CONTRACOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SUPPLY OR SERVICE. The authority permitting the single source consideration is FAR 13.106(b) only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (ECSO 911) is located in Medford Oregon and serves the population of Jackson County, including the Rogue Valley and Crater Lake National Park. ECSO is a combined emergency dispatch facility, and Public Safety Answering Point, for over 30 law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service agencies. Due to the limited range that Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radios utilized by BLM personnel, only a vendor in the immediate area can provide dispatch services.

5. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE.

In consideration of the independent government estimate and market research, Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon represents the best value to the government.

6. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED. Market research indicates that only one vendor exists in the local area.

7. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING JUSTIFICATION.

None.

8. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERIVCES IS MADE. None since the services are unique/highly specialized.

9. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION THAT THE JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO

THE BEST OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER’S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

Signature:

Printed Name: Matthew Duane

Title: Contracting Officer

MATTHEW DUANE

Digitally signed by MATTHEW

DUANE

Date: 2024.03.25 11:49:34 -07'00'