KO Sole Source Justification 21-Q-0064.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

US ARMY MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND- RILEY

923RD CONTRACTING BATTALION

1792 12TH STREET

FORT RILEY, KS 66442-4160

16 Sep 2021 CCMI-CHD-RL

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for Allbridge Satellite

TV IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)

1. REQUIRING AGENCY:

Fort Riley Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU), Fort Riley KS

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED:

Continuity of cable connection for SRU on the Fort Riley installation. The NAICS code selected for this requirement is 517311 for Satellite Communications. Its associated size standard is $35M. The The anticipated total dollar value of acquisition is $191,903.15.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S

NEEDS:

This is a requirement for the continuity of Enhanced Basic Cable provided to the SRU. Pricing will include the communications, maintenance, and already supplied equipment needed for designated outlets.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS

OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED: The requested continuation of these services will provide a benefit to the Government as there is no additional fees and installation or leasing of equipment. Contracting a new vendor would cost the Government addition funds. Additional market research information supporting this J&A is provided in the Market Research document that accompanies this document in the Paperless Contract File database.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM

AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE:

While there are other telecommunications companies available in the local area, such as CenturyLink, COMCAST, VyVe and Direct TV, Allbridge LLC formerly MDU Enterprises is already located on Fort Riley and has an established satellite/cable communication infrastructure within the SRU buildings.

Alternate companies would require additional installation, connection fees/taxes, and expensive additional equipment. The contracts listed in the background history were all sole sourced to MDU Enterprises. The equipment for this service is already installed in the SRU buildings 674 & 672. Allbridge LLC Satellite TV is beneficial and in the best interest of the Government that can provide this service without

X considerable additional funding.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST

TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE:

A fair and reasonable as well as a responsibility determination has been made that Allbridge Inc. can continue to supply the requirement without issue. This purchase will be completed by awarding a purchase order to Allbridge Inc.

8. A DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS:

Based on Market Research, there is not a reasonable expectation that two or more responsible offerors will submit quotes. The commercial practices in the marketplace can be used to shape the requirements, product description, and/or statement of work, and contract terms and conditions. Prior history shows that all previous contracts were sole sourced to this vendor as their lines and equipment are installed throughout the facilities. It would not be advantageous for the Government to have another telecommunications company replace all lines, infrastructure and equipment.

9. ANY OTHER FACT SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION:

This requirement is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. It will be issued as a large business.

10. A LIST OF SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED IN WRITING AN INTEREST IN THE

ACQUISITION:

None

11. ACTIONS TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE

ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITIONS:

In the short term, there are no additional actions that can be taken to increase competition while ensuring a fair price outside of doing market research and utilizing additional funding. I certify that the facts contained in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Shawn Poyser

Contracting Officer