GPS_Refresh_Trimble_Brand_Name_J&A_final.pdf

Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A)

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Contracting Activity: 36th Contracting Squadron, Andersen AFB, Guam

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1C0RH7163A001 & F1C0RH7163A002

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): GPS Equipment Refresh (Trimble) & Training

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting):

Authority: Multiple Award Schedule Program (FAR 8.405-6)

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $130,895.11

Description of Limitation:

Brand name justification to procure Trimble survey equipment.

COORDINATION (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

20 Sep 2017

Project Lead / Program Mgr / Requiring Activity

SHAWN MEDEIROS

Project Lead

Signature

Date

20 Sep 2017

Contracting Officer

NIKI J. BROWN

Contracting Officer

Signature

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

20 Sep 2017

Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO)

JOHN J. SHARKEY JR.

Commander, 36th Contracting Squadron

Signature

MEDEIROS.SHAWN.MICH

AEL.1256561049

Digitally signed by MEDEIROS.SHAWN.MICHAEL.1256561049 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USAF, cn=MEDEIROS.SHAWN.MICHAEL.1256561049 Date: 2017.09.20 11:38:56 +10'00'

BROWN.NIKI.JO.1383080

Digitally signed by BROWN.NIKI.JO.1383080505 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USAF, cn=BROWN.NIKI.JO.1383080505 Date: 2017.09.20 12:49:14 +10'00'

SHARKEY.JOHN.J.JR.10370

88826

Digitally signed by

SHARKEY.JOHN.J.JR.1037088826

Date: 2017.09.20 21:56:14 +10'00'

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I. Contracting Activity.

36th Contracting Squadron Andersen AFB, Guam

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

This is an individual J & A for the purpose of purchasing brand name specific Trimble Survey Equipment and training through a one time purchase order. The surveying equipment is a critical asset that will increase the accuracy of global positioning, as well as construct, expand, bed-down, and base recovery operations. This equipment will also provide mapping and geospatial capability to the USAF. Engineers utilize this spatial technology to create base master plans, perform crash site surveys and capture assets as required by FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness).

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

- Trimble R10, internal 410-470 MHz radio

- Trimble TSC3, w/Trimble Access, no internal 2.4 GHz radio, QWERTY keypad

- TDL 450H Field Battery/Charger Kit

- TDL 450 5dB Gain Antenna kit with carrying case - 430-450MHz

- TDL 450H - Radio System Kit; 430-450 MHz

- Trimble Business Center Complete - Network License

- Trimble TSC3 Accessory – GNSS Accessory Kit

- Tribrach - 3 Pin with Optical Plummet

- Trimble R10 Accessory - Base Kit (Pouch, 6Ah Bat., Charger, Base Station Ext., Tape, Y-Cable)

- Trimble R10 Accessory - 2.0m Carbon Fiber Range Pole with Quick Release Adapter with Bipod and Pouch

- Trimble R10 Accessory - Rechargeable Battery (7.4V, 3700 mAh, 27.3 Wh)

- Tripod - Dual Clamp Tri-Max with Trimble Logos (for Survey)

- Adapter - Tribrach to 5/8, with Removable Center

- Customized 5 day training course with 1 Certified Trainer including travel & expenses for up to 12 students with extended travel.

- Trimble Preferred Support - Annual GPS Rover System for Key Accts, GLOBAL SUPPORT

- Trimble Preferred Support - Annual GPS Base Station for Key Accts, GLOBAL SUPPORT

IV. Identification of the justification/rationale for limiting sources and demonstration of the contractor's unique qualifications to provide the required supply/service.

The Trimble equipment is essential to maintaining the core competency of the 3E5 career field through cradle to grave execution of training, home station and deployed operations. USAF Civil Engineer School students are trained on Trimble equipment for surveying and mapping techniques. This system utilizes military unique software programs and specifications only available via Trimble products. Throughout the Air Force, the engineering UTC (Unit Type Code) Kits have been built upon the Trimble survey equipment to ensure rapid deployment and execution. The interoperability ensures that there will be no loss of mission requirements to link unlike or incompatible systems.

V. Determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with

FAR 8.404(d).

This requirement will be solicited full and open on the basis that Brand Name "Trimble" products are provided.

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VI. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or explain why market research was not conducted.

Market research reveals that there are a variety of digital survey equipment manufacturers offering comparable products.

However, none can meet the compatibility requirements associated with the existing Engineering UTC kits. Market research has found that Trimble products are available through GSA Contract and Trimble Federal Sales.

VII. Other facts supporting the justification.

Configuration, operation and maintenance of existing equipment is well understood and practiced. A change in manufacturer will result in additional costs and loss of manpower productivity due to training on new equipment. There is also the risk of mapping data automation of non-Trimble equipment not being compatible with existing data.

VIII. Actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services.

As the spatial technology field grows and missions change (active equipment currently being used is aged and needs modernization), the engineering community can incorporate and research other providers of surveying technology to promote competition. Market research will be conducted upon the identification of new requirements to determine if Trimble brand equipment or other GPS equipment can satisfy the government's needs.

IX. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

X. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.