B_02_04_Determination_to_Solicit_from_a_Single_Source_signed_1.pdf

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WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 eFile - B02

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DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM A SINGLE SOURCE

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).

Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), when a single source is identified to provide a portion of the purchase as a Brand-Name, the documentation in paragraph 3 must state that this determination is only for a portion of the requirement.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Columbia-Pacific Northwest Regional Office Acquisition and Financial Assistance Management Group Boise, ID

2. Name and Address of Single Source.

KEJR, Inc 1835 Wall Street Salina, Kansas 67401

(785) 825-1842

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost.

Procure a hydraulic profiling tool (HPT) system from Geoprobe Systems that has an estimated value of $46,137.86. The HPT system has several smaller pieces of equipment that comprise the overall system. The manufacturer item numbers are outlined on the price schedule in the solicitation. The delivery time frame is 30 days after receipt of order.

4. Description of Circumstances, including why only one source is reasonably available.

IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), this is a brand name only requirement as the circumstance of this action deems there is only one part reasonably available. The hydraulic profiling tool (HPT) system is critical for obtaining field investigation data samples from various points at the Scoggins Dam. The data gathered will allow the TSC Design Team to ensure their design is accurate. The HPT system being acquired must be installed on Reclamation’s existing cone penetrometer testing (CPT) unit. The CPT system is a Vertek/ARA unit. The HPT system being purchased must also be compatible with existing software and devices Reclamation currently utilizes. Geoprobe (a company owned by KEJR) is the only company that makes a system that is compatible with Reclamation’s existing software. If Reclamation were to purchase another brand’s HPT system, Reclamation would have to spend a significant amount of money buying new equipment that is compatible with the new system.

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5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price.

Price, fair and reasonable will be accomplished IAW FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(iv). A comparison with similar equipment in a related industry will be performed. Price analysis will be conducted by comparing the price of the HPT system with similar systems.

6. Description of Market Research.

Market research was conducted by the customer and contract specialist. Research included a search of GSA, UNICOR, Ability One, the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Dynamic Small Business Database (DSBS), and general internet searches for HPT systems.

SIGNATURES

PREPARED BY:

Name: Brendan Koop, Contract Specialist

Date:

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) (FAR 13.106-1(b)):(All Values)

Name: Malena K. Sanderlin, Contracting Officer

Date:

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