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SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, Acquisition, Analysis, and Accountability Branch

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value). The cost associated with a block of rooms for Survey Technicians attending the annual Marine Operations- Data And Technology Assembly (MO-DATA) Training event. The total number of personnel covered under this request is 26, the total number of nights at 315, at$131 per night (Per Diem), taxes and fees which are applicable

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.

The block of rooms at the Hallmark Hotel was reserved in advance of the meeting due to location, pricing, and availability.

4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

□ Brand Name – This brand name is a direct replacement of existing units.

The Hallmark was chosen based on location, pricing, and availability. The block of rooms was reserved well in advance of the meeting and it was intended each Survey Technician would pay for their stay individually. Given the recent concerns with voucher payment delays, wage mariners do not have the funds to cover the cost for the duration of the stay and this places undue burden on them. We are proposing to pay for the cost of accommodations to relieve this burden and removing the need to provide reimbursement at a later time.

5. Market Research.

The block of rooms at the Hallmark Hotel was reserved in advance of the meeting due to location, pricing, and availability. The Hallmark offered a block of rooms at the government rate.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

_____________________________________ __12.02.2023______ Katie Watkins-Brandt Date Environmental Data Acquisitions Manager, MO

7. Determination (Required)

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available.

This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

12/6/2023 ______________________________________ Christopher Baker Contracting Officer

Date

Event has already been secured. Due to travel reimbursement issues with the transition to a new financial system, it was decided to contract the rooms for this training event.