FAR 13 Single Source_Collars.ds.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions Control No. (if applicable) SS1157895

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

1a. Requesting Activity Agency: USDA/APHIS/WS/NWRC 1b. Contracting Activity:

USDA APHIS WS NWRC

4101 Laporte Ave Fort Collins, CO 80521

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

The National Wildlife Research Center CWD Project aims to Purchase of Lotek LITETRACK IR CAM S+ Iridium Satellite collars, with a video camera added, on free-ranging mule deer for field research purposes.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

Due to the nature of GPS Collar technology and the equipment being utilized by our lab, and many other researchers on these projects, there are no other companies capable of providing this equipment to the specifications we require. The LITETRACK Iridium S+ collars with camera are the only collars to meet the requirements outlined in the SOW, as well as meet the need for demonstrated field success. The use of other brands of equipment would be incompatible with our existing equipment and may interfere with equipment already deployed for existing field work. The proprietary nature of acoustic telemetry equipment and the importance of compatibility with our existing equipment prevents the use of other brands.

4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

As determined by internet searches and collaborator experience and knowledge, other collars do not offer all specific functions needed for this research (performance rate, fix rate, life estimate, auxiliary scheduling, and data acquisition properties).

This equipment will be used in conjunction with a collaborator’s existing study using existing compatible equipment. It will cause undue burden on Project personnel to deploy and utilize multiple collar types during difficult helicopter captures in Wyoming winters. The ability to quickly deploy collars is also essential for optimal animal survival after capture.

5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

$82,530

6. Recommended source(s).

Lotek Wireless Inc.

115 Pony Drive, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 7B5 POC: Oana Bantus, obantus@lotek.com, +1 905 836 2907

Certifications

Supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Lindsay Parrie Program manager

The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine the circumstances described above deem only one source, or limited sources, reasonably available and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated in this document.

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LINDSAY

PARRIE

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LINDSAY PARRIE

Date: 2025.08.08 13:11:55 -06'00'