J A_-_Louisiana.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AN OPEN COMPETITION

1. Agency and Contracting Activity

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Louisiana plans to contract by means other than full and open competition. This document sets forth the justification and approval for award of a Federal Supply Schedule order on a limited source basis as required by FAR 8.405-6.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

New Top Con surveying equipment to replace existing worn equipment.

3. Description of Supplies and/or Services

16 - Topcon GR-5 915+ GD Base & Rover Kit w/2 days training 32 – Topcon Glonass OAF for GR-5 L1/l2 Tracking (27-090902-03) 14 – FC 500 GEO, 3G US Kit (1003045-05) 14 – Topcon Magnet Field GPS only, includes mmGPS (61060) 14 – FC-500 Premium Screen Protector (QTY 2) (1003797-01) 16 – GPS Triple Magnet Mount (5114-01) 16 – SECO Claw Series Plain Ball & Socket Pole Clamp (5200-160) 16 – SECO Double Socket Link for 1” Ball (5200-201) 16 – Cradle Assembly, Archer 2, RAM (5200-25-050) 37 – Topcon Magnet Office Tools Software (61067) 20 – Topcon Dry Battery RL-H4C Laser Level Kit 34 – CST Contractor Grade Aluminum Tripod (60-ALQCI20) 34 – Fiberglass 25’ rod in 10ths 2/case (809104) 14 – Topcon AT-B4-Auto Level 24X Topcon AgForm 3D Software (2 seats) 13 – Trade In – Topcon GR-3 Base & Rover Kit (does not include tribrach and adaptor, tripod, or rover pole) 04 - Trade In – Topcon FC-250 data collector 01 – Trade In – Topcon FC25A data collector

07 – Trade In – Topcon FC-200 Data collector

Estimated Dollar Value: The estimated dollar value for this order is $499,590.74

Statutory Authority

Limited Sources – Brand Name 8.405-6 (b)(2)

Rationale Supporting use of Citation in Statutory Authority: The unique capabilities of the equipment brand is noted below:

Brand purchase: The TopCon brand of GPS survey grade equipment carries with it the hardware functionality that is common only to the specific brand. Other brands may provide similar outcomes, but the function of the system is different.

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NRCS

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NRCS

tami.lanier Typewritten Text 8/29/16 tami.lanier Typewritten Text Tamara M. Lanier tami.lanier Typewritten Text Signing Contracting Officer