A16_Single_Source_Justification_BF_1.pdf
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This document is a Single Source Justification (Under SAT) for a sole source acquisition of acoustic telemetry equipment and services from INNOVASEA Systems, Inc. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13.
The justification cites the proprietary and specialized nature of the acoustic telemetry technology, the need for compatibility with existing FWS equipment and participation in the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS), and INNOVASEA's qualifications and responsiveness as the sole provider capable of meeting the requirement. The cost is determined to be fair and reasonable based on market research and previous bids. The Contracting Officer has certified and approved the use of sole source acquisition procedures for this purchase not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
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FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Description of Need
3. Other Capable Sources
2. Market Research Conducted
Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).
Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank.
SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
(UNDER SAT)
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
4. Barriers to Competition
5. Contractor's Qualifications
6. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost
7. Recommendation and Certification by Program Office
Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Program / Project Officer
8. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: Under SAT
Based on the above justification, I hereby certify and approve the use of sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 for this purchase.
Contracting Officer
| Text3: Due to the nature of the acoustic telemetry technology and the equipment being utilized by our office, and many other FWCOs, there are no other companies capable of providing this equipment. Use of other brands of equipment would be incompatible with our existing equipment it may interfere with equipment already deployed for existing field work. | |
| Text2: INNOVASEA is the only company that supplies acoustic receivers/tags to all other agencies/projects participating in the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS) funded by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Other company's products are not compatible with the INNOVASEA system, and would therefore not be a part of the Great Lakes wide GLATOS data network for reporting tag detections. Since this project and our current/former projects will be a part of the GLATOS network and will utilize existing INNOVASEA equipment already deployed, it is not possible to use other company's equipment. | |
| Text1: The Carterville FWCO is looking to expand INNOVASEA (formerly Vemco) brand acoustic telemetry work in our field work operations. The results of expanding telemetry work will assist fisheries managers describe the movement patterns and habitat requirements for these species of interest, which will result in improved sampling protocols and the development of targeted rehabilitative actions. | |
| Text4: The proprietary nature of acoustic telemetry equipment and the importance of compatibility with our existing equipment prevents use of other brands. | |
| Text6: The cost is fair and reasonable compared to market research and previous bids. | |
| 2024-06-05T10:41:58-0500 | |
| MICHAEL THOMAS |
| 2024-06-20T11:51:27-0400 | |
| WILLIAM FLUHARTY |
Text5: Experience completing this task, on hand equipment, and responsiveness to staff.
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