B09_SA_JEFO_0001.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

INTERIOR BUSINESS CENTER

Washington, DC 20240

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) UNDER THE

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) FAR 13.501 and FAR 6.302-1

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1. Contracting activity/agency.

Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, conducting this acquisition on behalf of The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Directorate for Science & Technology (S&T), Advanced Technologies Intelligence

(ATI).

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs.

ATI requires the replacement of an analytical scale that will fit into the agency’s current operating procedures. The total estimated value for this acquisition is $25,702.75. The estimated delivery date is no later than 8 weeks from award.

3. Identification of the single source to be solicited.

Mettler Toledo

4. Reason for authority cited. The contracting officer has determined the circumstances of the contract deem only one source reasonably available.

Identify only one of the following.

□ Urgency – The nature of the requirement has been deemed urgent and following competitive procedures would result in unacceptable delays.

□ Exclusive Licensing Agreement X Brand Name – The particular brand name is essential to the requirement and market research indicates similar products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet agency needs. If the justification is to cover only the portion of the buy which is brand name, then it should so state; the approval level requirements will then only apply to that portion.

□ Industrial Mobilization

□ Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy

Agency Requirements. 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1)

□ Authorized or Required by Statute. 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5)

5. Rationale.

The agency has service agreements, ruggedized shipping cases, and accessories specifically for their suite of Mettler Toledo equipment. In addition, the agency requires the Mettler Toledo scale to prevent the logistical and operational

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changes that come with acquiring a different type of scale. A different brand name will require a modification to operating procedures and additional accessories.

6. Market Research.

1. Market research indicates that small business sources are available to satisfy the government’s acquisition.

2. Market research conducted has established that the type of product required is customarily available in the commercial marketplace and may meet the government’s need.

3. Market research indicates that this requirement can be acquired using the procedures under FAR Part 13.501, items particular to one manufacturer (brand name).

Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), the undersigned hereby determines the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source is reasonably available as supported herein.

Jamie Gregar Contracting Officer