B08-Brand Name MFR-Survey Equipment.pdf
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- Survey Equipment Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- W50S7F23Q0027
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This document is a sole source justification memorandum for the acquisition of survey equipment by the Minnesota Army National Guard. The memorandum details that the agency requires Trimble survey grade GPS equipment to conduct topographic surveys prior to and after construction activities on base, as well as for training and performing wartime skills. The justification cites that existing Trimble software approved for use by the Air Force only integrates with Trimble brand survey equipment, and these assets also directly integrate with existing survey equipment. The estimated amount is not provided. The contracting officer certifies the justification is accurate and completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the government.
The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation issued by the Department of the Army Minnesota Army National Guard for survey equipment with solicitation number W50S7F23Q0027.
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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
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| _8b_ Contracting Officer Signa_0bSidIe1ipW-y3oKOPYKlw: |
| _8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: Rebecca P. Dimler |
| _7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: Continuous surveillance of commercial marketplace to find additional resellers of Trimble Equipment. Brand Name procurement, as there appears to be small business resellers authorized to sell Trimble equipment. |
| _5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: -Google Searches |
-Found on GSA Advantage -Solicitations posted to the GPE -Small business searches through SBA Dynamic Search -Active SAM entity searches using NAICS & PSC codes
| _4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: Existing software (AF Approved) Trimble Business Center only integrates with Trimble brand survey equipment. These assets also directly integrate with existing survey equipment. |
| _3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: Trimble survey grade GPS equipment. The equipment is used to conduct topographic surveys prior to and after construction activities on base to provide detailed design information as well as verifying contractor's work is completed satisfactorily. Equipment is vital to Engineering Assistant guardsmen for training and performing wartime skills. |
| Fund Type_edit;_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: 39GG2 |
| Fund Type_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: Other |
| Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: Allterra Central |
| Brand Name Buy_xnvHRHzmWAZDjTpbuUVc3g: Yes |
| _2_ ESTIMATED AMOUNT:_akGYMKSceUKLCvn4Y1b2tw: |
| _1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: |
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