BMGR Weather SSJ.pdf
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- F2U3205070A004
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This Single Source Justification (SSJ) document details a sole source contract for annual weather station maintenance for Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) weather stations. The contract, valued at $68,275.00, will be awarded to the Nevada System of Higher Education dba Desert Research Institute (DRI), which has maintained data for all 11 BMGR weather stations on their website since 2012. The scope of work includes performing annual maintenance, providing weekly and monthly data updates, processing and posting data to DRI's web page, forwarding data to NOAA, and replacing sensors or equipment as needed during maintenance checks.
The justification for the sole source award is based on DRI's existing infrastructure and historical data management, with partner agencies like Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge already utilizing their system. The contracting activity (56 CONS/PKA) determined that soliciting other sources would incur significant additional costs for developing a new web page, transferring historical data, involving new stakeholders, and reprogramming data systems. The contract opportunity allows interested parties to submit capability statements or quotes by 5:00 PM MDT on 10 Apr 2025, with final determination of competition remaining at the government's discretion.
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
Page 1 of 1Updated: 9 Jun 16
Section A: General Contract Information
Contracting Activity: 56 CONS/PKA
Project/Program Name: BMGR Weather Maintenance
Purchase Request/Identification Number: F2U3205070A004
Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $68,275.00
Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required
This requirement is to perform annual weather station maintenance for BMGR stations, provide weekly and monthly updates of reported data, process data as received and post to Nevada System of Higher Education dba Desert Research Institute (DRI) hosted BMGR web page and forward data to the NOAA, and to replace sensors or equipment, identified as needing repair or replacement due to age, wear, or exposure during current annual maintenance check.
Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name
Nevada System of Higher Education dba Desert Research Institute (DRI) has maintained data for all 11 BMGR weather stations on their website since 2012. A number of neighboring partner agencies (Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, etc.) also have their data maintained by DRI. Access to this data provides a valuable regional climate picture for jointly managed issues (like the endangered Sonoran Pronghorn). Partner agencies and researchers use this site to access data from BMGR weather stations.
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
It is not practicable to solicit from others sources as there would be significant additional costs involved to develop a new web page, transfer historical data, involve other stakeholders and get them on board with utilizing the new web page, and re-programing the data within the loggers and radios to work with their systems.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
If/when it is determined that a new system/web page would need to be developed and historical data converted, sources will be solicited and adequate competition will take place at that time. Until this happens, this requirement will likely remain in a sole source situation.
Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination
I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.
Date
13-Mar-2025
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
Jacqueline C. Aranda/GS-13
Signature of Contracting Officer
Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) Page of Updated: 9 Jun 16 Section A: General Contract Information Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.
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| Date: 13-Mar-2025 |
| Name: Jacqueline C. Aranda/GS-13 |
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