BNO redacted.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 firm-fixed price contract on a limited source basis as required by FAR 13.106-1 and 11.105.

2. Nature of Action Being Approved.

The U.S. Geological Survey requests award of a brand name procurement for Xetawave radios.

3. Description of Supplies or Services.

We are requesting to purchase 17 qty. Xetawave 9-EL radios and 9 qty. Xetawave 9x9-EL radios, in addition to accompanying mounting hardware. The requiring Program Office is the Volcano Science Center, Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver, WA.

4. Estimated Dollar Value.$33,040.99

5. Statutory Authority. The proposed action may be awarded on a sole source basis under the authority of Section 201 of the Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 USC 501) and FAR 13.106-1 and 11.105 – Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer.

6. Rationale Supporting Use of Citation in No. 5

The Xetawave radios will complete our network buildout at new Lahar monitoring stations to be installed at Mt. Rainier and replace failed radios at existing volcanic monitoring stations on Mt.

St. Helens. Although there are various suppliers of microwave radios, we have been using the Xetawave 9 series for several years because they offer the features required. The Xetawave radio is the only model with multiple speed and distance coverage options that are needed for both low bandwidth/long distance and high bandwidth/short distance mixed monitoring network applications. In addition, our network requires interchangeable instrumentation in the field to facilitate ease of repair and replacement. We currently have over 10 of these radios deployed in remote areas throughout Washington and Oregon. By maintaining a uniform inventory, we can re-configure and swap equipment simply and efficiently, and avoid having to customize the configuration at each field site.

7. Other Information. This radio equipment has been reviewed and technically approved by the bureau Radio Approver.

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

Xetawave radios are the only models with multiple speed and distance coverage options that are needed for both low bandwidth/long distance and high bandwidth/short distance mixed monitoring network applications. A web search for similar radio equipment was conducted and

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no other manufacturer with features meeting the Government’s minimum needs was identified.

The Contracting Officer for recent award PO# 140G0320P0078 for Xetawave Radios confirmed that the manufacturer uses multiple resellers, nationwide. Open Market competition will be sought available among resellers.

The recommendations of CVO in support of this noncompetitive justification is made in recognition of the fact that the competition must be obtained to the maximum extent practicable.

9. Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition.

Future requirements for same/similar items will be competed to the maximum extent practical, including when the existing inventory reach end of useful life.

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.

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11. Certifications and Approval from the Contracting Officer:

a. The contracting officer determines the order represents a fair and reasonable price to the Government based on market research and competitive quotes received for Xetawave radios.

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

12. Approvals

Charlan Fejarang, Contracting Officer Date

Jennifer Kelley, Bureau Competition Advocate Date

BENJAMIN PAUK Digitally signed by BENJAMIN PAUK Date: 2021.03.03 13:48:11 -08'00'

CHARLAN JULIA

FEJARANG

Digitally signed by

CHARLAN JULIA FEJARANG

Date: 2021.03.03 15:33:26 -08'00'

JENNIFER

KELLEY

Digitally signed by JENNIFER

KELLEY

Date: 2021.03.04 09:32:33 -05'00'