B08_Attachment_-_Trimble_JA_Brand_Name_Only.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Agency and Activity. The Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey plans to contract by means other than full and open competition. This document sets forth the justification and approval for award of a on a limited source basis as required by FAR 13.106-1.

2. Nature of Action Being Approved. New firm fixed price purchase order for Trimble equipment.

3. Description of Supplies or Services. Trimble R12i RTK Base and Rover; GNSS equipment to complete surveys with centimeter accuracy in a variety of conditions. The R12i is required for its increased canopy penetration in order to be used in areas with dense tree cover. Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station; robotic total station with 26,000 points per second 3d scanning capabilities.

4. Estimated Dollar Value

5. Statutory Authority. The proposed action may be awarded on a sole source basis under the authority FAR 106-1.

6. Rationale Supporting Use of Citation in No. 5. The MD-DE-DC Water Science Center requires the Trimble equipment listed as the center already owns earlier models of Trimble GNSS and Total Stations. Existing inventory is valued at $106,000. Trimble equipment is necessary for compatibility with Trimble processing software as many existing/historical files are stored in that format.

The MD-DE-DC WSC has 7 pieces of Trimble surveying equipment in its inventory that are used on an almost daily basis to collect data which are vital to the safety of our cooperators and community. The Center has designed and runs an operations program that relies on interoperability and of its survey equipment that can only be maintained through use of the Trimble products. Other manufacturers� equipment is not directly interoperable/compatible with the Center�s existing equipment and will cause data collections failures if used.

7. Other Information. N/A

8. The Efforts to Identify Additional Sources Including the Market Research Conducted.

Market research indicates no other equipment can meet the Government�s minimum needs.

Market research does indicate competition is available and will be sought among Trimble resellers.

9. Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition. Future requirements for same/similar equipment will undergo market research and be competed to the maximum extent practical.

10. Recommendation and Certification from Program Office

Based on the above, I recommend this acquisition be conducted on a limited source basis. I certify that technical data which form a basis for this justification, that are the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel are complete and accurate.

Charles Walker, Acting Center Director Date

11. Certifications and Approval from the Contracting Officer:

a. Price reasonableness will be established through comparison through to previous purchase orders and receipt of competitive proposals.

b. This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

12. Approvals

Daniel Galvin, Contracting Officer Date

Jennifer Kelley, Bureau Competition Advocate Date