A17_JA_-_LSJ_FirstNet_FINAL_approved_Redacted_1.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

INTERIOR BUSINESS CENTER

Washington, DC 20240

LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

AUTHORITY: FAR 8.405-6 and 40 U.S.C 501

SOL # 140D0422Q0872

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program.

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited-Sources Justification.”

This is a Limited Source Justification executed by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), Division 1 Branch 2, on behalf of the DOI, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Wildland Fire (OWF).

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

The purpose of this action is to issue a firm-fixed-price limited source follow-on order to procure the FirstNet Band 14 wireless services for OWF’s FireNet devices. The Order will be issued against AT&T Mobility, LLC (AT&T Mobility)’s General Services Administration (GSA)’s Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract 47QTCA19D00MV. The original Order was awarded to AT&T Mobility on September 24, 2021, which included both FirstNet equipment (i.e., tablets, cellular phones, routers, etc.) and services to provide wireless coverage for the devices. AT&T Mobility is a sole source provider for the FirstNet products and services under the partnership between the Department of Commerce’s FirstNet Authority Program Office and AT&T Mobility.

A noncompetitive solicitation will be issued to AT&T Mobility under the FSS, Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).

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

The wireless service for OWF’s existing 912 devices that are for wildland fire incident management teams, Area Command Team, and National Incident Management Organization to develop and maintain a common Incident Technology Support Specialist support framework with data, voice, and push to talk services. The period of performance for this order is from September 28, 2022 to September 27, 2023 plus four (4) 12-month Option Periods and a potential extension up to six month under FAR 52.217-8. The total value for this award is estimated at including the four Option Periods and the potential extension period under FAR 52.217-8. The table below shows a cost breakdown:

already determined the prices to be fair and reasonable. In accordance with DOI-AAAP-0024, Enhancing Competition, the Contracting Office will conduct and document thorough and detailed price analysis that includes price comparison techniques by comparing the offered price to the Independent Government Estimate, market pricing (e.g., the vendor’s GSA Schedule rate, etc.), and the historical price DOI has paid for the same service.

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.

AT&T Mobility is the only vendor available to provide FirstNet services as explained above. Market research was conducted reviewing the FirstNet website and AT&T’s GSA Schedule available on the GSA website, and by interviewing the AT&T representative.

The required service is available on AT&T Mobility’s GSA FSS contract 47QTCA19D00MV. The ultimate contract expiration date is September 26, 2039.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

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 supplies and services is made.

At this time, AT&T Mobility is the only vendor capable of providing FirstNet Band 14 wireless service for emergency responders. Prior to any future actions, market research will be conducted to identify any other vendors or communication infrastructures capable of providing a similar service as FirstNet. Prior to option exercise under the resultant task order, the Government will conduct market research to monitor any market changes.

12. Reviews and Approvals

Date Branch Chief

Date Division Chief

Date Bureau Competition Advocate