Brand Name Justification Electrical Meters (under SAT) (1) (1).pdf
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This document is a Brand Name Justification for a Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) sole source acquisition. The solicitation is for the purchase of an Itron Centron Polyphase electric meter (model G981682 with RF) for Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The meter is a direct replacement for a previous Itron model and is the approved electric meter under the base's design standards. The justification states this Itron meter is the only source reasonably available due to radio frequency compatibility and other technical requirements. The estimated amount of the purchase is $485. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable without requiring certified cost or pricing data.
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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:
QUOTE/SOLICITATION NUMBER: W50S85-24-B-0010
ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Not exceeding $250,000): The meter cost is $485 for a 480-volt Electric Meter
BRAND NAME BUY YES NAME OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:
Model G981682 Itron Centron Polyphase electric meter (with RF) - ITRON CP3 9S CL20 3 ERT DEMAND + CLOCK
UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES CAN BE USED:
The Itron Centron Polyphase electric meter (with RF) - ITRON CP3 9S CL20 3 ERT DEMAND + CLOCK is the new Selfridge Design Standards approved electric meter. This Itron model electric meter is a direct replacement to the previous Itron electric meter and is approved by Selfridge Communications for radio frequency range. The Itron Centron Polyphase electric meter (with RF) - ITRON CP3 9S CL20 3 ERT DEMAND + CLOCK will be part of the future energy data collection system.
REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND DETAILED
DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH PERFORMED:
The Itron Centron Polyphase electric meter (with RF) - ITRON CP3 9S CL20 3 ERT DEMAND + CLOCK is the new Selfridge Design Standards approved electric meter. This Itron model electric meter is a direct replacement to the previous Itron electric The unit has undergone technical scrutiny by the 127 Communications Squadron and its radio frequency is compatible with current base missions. The 127 Communication Squadron can realistically provide only 1 radio frequency for this application due to security and operational constraint
EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND
OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR IS NOT AVAILABLE:
N/A
PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO
COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:
The Government will continue to seek out vendors proposing cost-effective solutions that meet the Government's needs. Additionally, we will continue to conduct market research to find equipment/systems that are not proprietary in nature.
I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Title Telephone Number Date Signature Contracting Officer Representative (586) 239-5220 PATEL.ASHOKKUMAR.R.14608 Digitally signed by
PATEL.ASHOKKUMAR.R.1460895444 95444 Date: 2024.04.23 14:54:01 -04'00'
FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION
I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and price analysis of the general contractors propsosal. Therefore, certified cost or pricing data is not required per 15.403-1(b)(3).
CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION
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/BRAND NAME 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.
Title Telephone Number Date Signature RANDALL.ANNA.JOAN Digitally signed by
Contract Specialist (586) 239-4881 5/1/24 NE- RANDALL.ANNA.JOANNE- BURGETT.1458709986
BURGETT.1458709986 Date: 2024.05.01 16:21:11 -04'00'
Contracting Officer (586) 239-4731 5/6/24 STOCKING.STEVEN.A
Digitally signed by
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Date: 2024.05.06 13:21:12 -04'00'
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