JA-SAP-VSAT_063016.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (J&A)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT.

STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

21-16-796-PF8066

PROJECT/TASK NUMBER ESTIMATED AMOUNT (OVER $2,500 BUT NOT

EXCEEDING $150,00.00)

$15,000.00

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE

This requirement entails providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for the KU-band VSAT satellite bandwidth to support the CGC Healy in the Pacific Ocean Region. While underway performing Science missions, the ships require ship-to-shore communications with 24/7 network connectivity to shore-based networks within the operating area.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

CAN BE USED.

The CGC Healy is on a mission during this period. It is not feasible to transition to a new contractor while the ship is underway. A disruption to satellite services while the ship is underway is unacceptable. As such, this short term extension will allow for continuation of essential VSAT satellite requirements.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

MTN Government Services is currently under contract for these services.

Approval of the J&A allows a sole source extension to the original IDIQ HSCG79-11-F-PNS000 from July 1 to September 30, 2016.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

A purchase description has been provided and the recompete contract is underway for these services. Once the ship returns from its mission, a new contract will be in place for continuation of these services.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO

COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED

An RFI was posted to FedBizOps on 3/28/16 and a market survey to identify new sources of supply and services was completed. The results determined the Service Center’s Contracting and Procurement Division will set aside the recompete procurement as 100% Small Business.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

206.217.6588

DATE

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER

703.414.9653

DATE

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