D-16-ST-0496.pdf

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Persistent System, located at 303 5th Ave New York, New York, 10016 for the acquisition of Mesh Rad io.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), vendors that feel they can meet the Government's requirements detailed above may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. In accordance with FAR 6.302-l(c) the justification is attached with this notice. The acquisition will be conducted through the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures." The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 517919, All Other Telecommunications. The business size standard is $32,500,000.00. This business is a Small Business. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available. Closing date for submitting a capability statement is August 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. All submissions should be submitted electronically to Shenika .R.Butler@usdoj.gov.

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Re.quii:ed:for Lim.it~~ :~ource :Acquisi~q~s Over $3,s~o···~ut nofEx~eeding $15Q,OOO - ~ .

Acquisitions that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 13.106-3(b) for open market purchase orders or FAR 8.405-6W for Federal Supply Schedule (GSA) orders. limited source documentation is required in the following circumstances: (1) when soliciting fewer than the minimum number of sources (at least three sources) required by FAR 13.104(b), 8.405-1(c), or 8.405-2(c)(2), whichever is applicable; and (2) when using brand name only specifications.

This template may be used for the documentation described in FAR 8.405-6(b)(2)(i) or 13.106-1 (b}(1 ). The customer shall provide the following information:

Purchase Request Number: 11 • • t ~II• t (Inclusive of options):

Brand Name Only Description: Recurring Requirement FSS Contract Number (if applicable):

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Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

Persistent Systems MPUS Mesh Radios.This equipment is being purchased In support of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Spectrum Relocation Program. The system will provide the means to conduct vendor-specific planning, design, and technical evaluations. This pilot system will be evaluated against selected competing systems and provides evidence in support of a DEA-wide procurement effort.

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Describe in detail any market research conducted. lndude results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:

Persistent Systems is the manufacturer and sole distributor o fthe MPUS Mesh radio

The Contracting Officer hereby certifies that:

A. Only one source is reasonably available:

B. An order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is determined to be fair and reasonable; and

C. If brand name specifications are used for the basis of this determination .and the acquisition exceeds $25,000, this Limited source Documentation will be made available together with the solicitation in the Govemmentwide Point of Entry (FedBizOpps} in accordance with far 5.102(a)(6). or on GSA e-Buy in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(d). I ---~-------- -- ~--~---~------~ ·-· -

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