A16_0044001639_-_BITH_JOFOC_-_Under_SAT_2.pdf

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ATTACHMENT 2

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD (See FAR

Part 2) UP TO SAT

(See FAR 13.106-1)

Date: _01/16/2024___________________

PR Number: __0044001639___________

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost):

This contract shall consist of providing rental of the Voth, TX tower site. This site is the results of an analysis conducted by Motorola as being a suitable site for a satellite receiver that would provide coverage in the Lower Neches River bottom, Beaumont Island and Pine Island Bayou portions of the Preserve. No other available tower sites were identified by Motorola during that analysis that would provide the required coverage for this portion of the Preserve. Radio communications and the geographical dependent nature of the system design requires a provider that has a tower space available at the correct height and in an acceptable location to allow the Preserve repeater system equipment to function correctly. This tower is an important component of BITH’s communication system which provides reliable communications for park staff and first responders.

2. Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain below):

___X__ Only one responsible source.

______ Urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Include critical delivery or performance dates, and when you became aware of the requirement. Provide a specific statement of the impact on Government operations, financial or otherwise, if the required delivery or performance dates are not met.

______ Other _____________________________________________________

Explain:

This Service is from a sole source contractor. The need for radio communications requires a provider that is familiar with, and can follow, and enable BITH to communicate within the park and with Federal and State agencies This contract shall consist of providing tower rental of The Voth, TX tower site. This site is the results of an analysis conducted by Motorola as being a suitable site for a satellite receiver that would provide coverage in the Lower Neches River bottom, Beaumont Island and Pine Island Bayou portions of Big Thicket National Preserve. No other available tower sites were identified by Motorola during that analysis that would provide the required coverage for this portion of the Preserve. Radio communications and the geographical dependent nature of the system design requires a provider that has a tower space available at the correct height and in an acceptable location to allow the Preserve repeater system equipment to function correctly. Radio communication, in most incidents, in this portion of the Preserve is the only way personnel can communicate at Big Thicket. Cell phone service is not typically available in the Neches river bottom, portions of Beaumont Island and portions of Pine Island Bayou nor is it acceptable for emergency communications where many parties must be contacted at once. Satellite phones while more reliable in this area than cell phones still do not meet the need for multiple party communications in a rapid and efficient manner. The need is for a provider with experience and knowledge of providing radio tower capability. Pinnacle Tower is the only known radio tower company close enough to provide the radio communication service that is necessary for all communications in the park. For these reasons, the selection of this vendor should save the government both time and monies in obtaining the necessary services. Pinnacle Tower is a large business and a Sole Source Justification is attached.

3. Market Research. Please explain the results or why one was not performed. State whether any other offers were received, or anyone expressed interest:

Due to the cost of moving the complete system to another location, getting the new site approved through the FCC and having communications shut down, considering another contractor is not a viable option at this time. The IGE was developed utilizing the current and expected cost estimate.

Competition for Tower space in this area is high causing price increases, from discussions with other agencies, moving from an established site would incur more cost at other sites because of the demand for cell towers.

ATTACHMENT 2

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD (See FAR

Part 2) UP TO SAT

(See FAR 13.106-1)

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

(Signature) __/S/___Rodney Monk_______________________ (Date)____01/16/2024_________

Type or Print Name: _Rodney Monk__________________________________

Title:

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ___________________________

Type or Print Name: __________________________________________

Contracting Officer

Over $50,000:(if applicable)

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ______________________

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer