Att_2-Sole_Source_Determination_Not_Exceeding_SAT - Signed_Redacted.pdf
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- Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Satellite Air Time Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 20151753
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This document is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Sole Source Determination form for procuring NAL Research satellite tracking airtime and data delivery services. The sole source justification is based on the existing tracking devices being only functional with the current vendor, and changing vendors would require extensive and disruptive modifications including new aircraft engineering analysis, FAA certifications, network infrastructure updates, and device replacements. The procurement is for actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), with the anticipated annual cost being determined through market research, comparison to previous purchase prices, and comparison to the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE). The document emphasizes that switching vendors could potentially interrupt operations and adversely impact national security.
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Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT
Version 2.0 October 2020
Date: ___26 Aug 2025___ PR Number: __ 20151753 ______________
1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:
NAL Research satellite tracking airtime and data delivery Anticipated annual cost:
2. Sole Source Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).
(Check one and explain below):
____x____ Only one source reasonably available.
_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.
____x____ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.
_________ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.
_________ Industrial Mobilization ____x____ Other. Explain:
The tracking devices preciously selected and installed by AMO are only functional when used with the same vendor. Changing the airtime and data delivery vendor would require replacing all the existing tracking devices which would require new aircraft engineering analysis, FAA certifications, network and software infrastructure compatibility, and the acquisition of new devices, including removal and replacement. The process would interrupt operations and could adversely impact national security.
3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):
____x____ Market Research.
____x____ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.
_________ Current price List.
_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.
____x____ Comparison to IGCE.
_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.
_________ Other. Explain:
Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT
Version 2.0 October 2020
4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:
I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination, is accurate and complete.
Technical Representative/COR Date
5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:
I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
Contracting Officer Date
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