Attachment 2 - Brand Name Determination.pdf
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- Land Mobile Radios with accessories Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- W50S87-23-Q-5011
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This document is a sole source justification memorandum for the acquisition of land mobile radios and accessories. The North Carolina Army National Guard requires 80 land mobile radios, 160 lithium ion batteries, 88 antennas, 80 speaker microphones, 80 belt clips, 6 six-bay chargers, 5 single-bay chargers, 1 USB programming cable, and 1 KVL key loading cable. One of the intended uses is for emergency responders to communicate with North Carolina state agencies using the approved North Carolina Department of Public Safety radio system, requiring the radios to be from vendors approved for the state system. No future actions can be taken to introduce competition due to the need for interoperability with state agencies. The justification and purchase are being made under solicitation number W50S87-23-Q-5011 for the Department of the Army North Carolina Army National Guard.
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| Open Market RFQ - LMR.pdf | ||
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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS
OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING
THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)
SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY
THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S
REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:
BRAND
NAME BUY
YES
NO
NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type
O&M
NGREA
OTHER
3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:
4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH
THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:
5. MARKET RESEARCH:
6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO
REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE
ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:
I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A SOLE
SOURCE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, I APPROVE
THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES HEREIN DESCRIBED HAVE
OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION.
7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE
| fc-int01-generateAppearances: |
| _8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: Zachary D. Leddy |
| _7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: In this case, no actions can be taken to overcome barriers to competition for future acquisitions. Unfortunately, to maintain the critical communication as outlined in paragraph 4, the 145th Airlift Wing is required to adhere to the North Carolina DPS requirements. |
| _5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: The General Services Administration (GSA) Second-Generation IT (2GIT) Government-wide blanket purchase agreements (BPA) are a mandatory source for IT products for the United States Air Force. Several small business vendors have been identified of being able to provide the necessary products from the aforementioned radio vendors. |
| _4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: One of the intended uses for the LMRs is for 145th Airlift Wing emergency/first responders to communicate with counterpart State agencies in the event of an emergency. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) has identified the aforementioned radio vendors to be approved for use on the North Carolina VIPER Statewide Radio System. For the 145th Airlift Wing to purchase any other radios would render them obsolete for this critical communication with outside agencies in the event of an emergency. |
| _3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: Land mobile radios (LMR) w/accessories. Used for communication between base agencies in addition to outside entities, typically associated with emergency/first responders. |
Land Mobile Radio, qty. 80 Battery, Lithium ION, UL Certified, qty. 160 Antenna, 136-870 MHZ, qty. 88 Speaker microphone, qty. 80 Belt clip, metal, qty. 80 Charger, 6 Bay, qty. 6 Charger, single bay, qty. 5 USB programming cable, qty. 1 KVL key loading cable, qty. 1
| Fund Type_edit;_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: | |
| Fund Type_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: O&M | |
| Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: Motorola, EF Johnson - Kenwood, Harris, TAIT, BK-Relm | |
| Brand Name Buy_xnvHRHzmWAZDjTpbuUVc3g: Yes | |
| _2_ ESTIMATED AMOUNT:_akGYMKSceUKLCvn4Y1b2tw: | |
| _1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: F8L3DS3151AC04 | |
| 2023-08-01T15:17:48-0400 | |
| LEDDY.ZACHARY.DANIEL.1407359883 |
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