JOFOC_for_Afimilk_System_(SIGNED).pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity:

Mr. Michael Douglas Contract Specialist USDA-ARS, Southern Plains Area 1001 Holleman Drive East College Station, TX 77840 Phone: 979/260-9480 Fax: 979-260-9413 Email: Michael.Douglas@ars.usda.gov

2. Nature and Description of Action:

Sole source follow on procurement is submitted for acquisition of Afimilk Computerized Management System.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

Upgrade to current Afimilk system required. The equipment will support 3 farms and benefit the Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture.

Source:

MADERO DAIRY SYSTEMS, INC.

Carr. No.2 Km 96.6, Marginal Bo. Cocos Quebradillas, Puerto Rico 00678 P.O. Box 250, Boqueron, Puerto Rico 00622 Telefono/Fax (787) 895-1490 Ventas & Soporte Tecnico (787) 383-5173 Servicio Tecnico (787) 615-5173 Ventas de Ruta (939) 279-9009 www.maderodairysystems.com

Cost: $116,201.52

Specifications:

1. System must be compatible with the current Afimilk Computerized Management System

2. System to include;

a. Electronic Milk Meters

b. Data Management System

c. Identification System

d. AFIACT II

e. Pedometers

4. Statutory Authority:

FAR 13.106-1, This is a follow-on for the continued provision of highly specialized equipment and would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be covered through competition.

5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications:

Since Afimilk is already the manufacturer of the farms current milking management system, the upgraded system would be compatible with the current system and it’s uses.

Madero Dairy Systems, Inc. is the only Afimilk supplier on the island of Puerto Rico.

6. Posting of requirement in Federal Business Opportunities Announcement/Potential

Sources:

Posted for 15 days on 6/30/2015.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost:

The price quoted is 30% less than the list price and therefore I have determined the price to be fair and reasonable.

8. Market Survey:

Market research was conducted by Dr. Miller through communicating with industry suppliers, acquisitions and agricultural staff. He had conducted research through the World Wide Web and catalogs for equipment that could meet the government’s needs.

9. Additional Support:

Selection of other than Afimilk instruments would result in the duplication of the cost of buying different equipment, which would warrant a total system replacement rather than a less costly upgrade. The estimated cost for total system replacement is $300,000.

10. Other Interested Sources:

No other sources are known. See Section 8 regarding market survey.

11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition:

Updated searches will be made on the World Wide Web to identify competitive sources as they become available. Dr. Miller also regularly reads the Industry magazines and journals to keep up-to-date on any emerging technologies or equipment. In the event that the project needs new equipment or additional system upgrades, other options will be considered.

I certify the facts and representation under my cognizance included in this justification for are a complete and accurate basis for the justification.

(956) 205-7652 Dr. Robert Miller Title Phone Date

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

Contracting Officer (979) 260-9480 Michael Douglas Title Phone

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DOUGLAS,

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

- Supervisory Procurement Analyst (979) 260-9480 Cindy Cose Title Phone

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