Attachment_1_Single_Source_Justification_CO_Redacted.pdf

In Reply Refer To:

1510 (OR952)

Memorandum

To: Contract File

From: Christy Webster, Contract Specialist

Subject: Single Source and Brand Name Documentation

In accordance with FAR subpart 13.106-1, this memorandum justifies soliciting a single source procurement of brand name items herein.

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY. Bureau of Land Management, Oregon State Office, Branch of Procurement Management, P.O. Box 2965, Portland, OR 97208.

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED. The BLM will solicit wildlife recording equipment, specifically Song Meter Mini 2 AA devices as a brand name, single source procurement to Wildlife Acoustics, Inc, 3 Mill and Main Place, Suite 110 Maynard, MA 01754-2657 USA to be issued as a firm fixed price supply contract.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

(INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED VALUE).

The Government requires wildlife recording equipment to autonomously record sounds for at least 6 weeks at a time. The Song Meter Mini 2 AA meets these needs. These devices record for up to 530 hours using 8 AA batteries. They record at a frequency level needed to document the presence or absence or northern spotted owls, marbled murrelets, and gray wolves. The configuration App that is required to set the device location, time, and recording schedule is approved for use on Government issued cell phones. These devices are weatherproof and can withstand the rain and snow that we receive in the Pacific Northwest environment.

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 BLM needs to buy more recording devices to monitor for northern spotted owls, marbled murrelets, and gray wolves. The Song Meter Mini 2 AA developed by Wildlife Acoustics, Inc was selected because of the device battery life (over 6 weeks for one battery deployment), configuration ability (ability to set the

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.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I determine the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

Signature:

Printed Name: Tiffany Eslinger Title: Contracting Officer