Limited Source Documentation March 2021 ATN Thermal and Night Vision.pdf

LIMITED SOURCES DOCUMENTATION (SEPT 2019)

Required for Limited Source Acquisitions Over $10,000 but not Exceeding $150,000

Acquisitions that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 13.106-3(b) for open market purchase orders or FAR 8.405-6(f) for Federal Supply Schedule (GSA) orders. Limited source documentation is required in the following circumstances: (1) when soliciting fewer than the minimum number of sources (at least three sources) required by FAR 13.104(b), 8.405-1(c), or 8.405-2(c)(2), whichever is applicable; and (2) when using brand name only specifications.

This template may be used for the documentation described in FAR 8.405-6(b) (2) (I) or 13.106-1(b) (1). The customer shall provide the following information:

Purchase Request Number:

Estimated Amount (inclusive of options):

Delivery Date or Period of Performance:

07/01/2021

Brand Name Only Description:

YES NO

Recurring Requirement:

YES NO

FSS Contract Number (if applicable):

Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

Gen 4+ night vision monocular/binoculars, thermal binoculars, spotting scopes from ATN Technologies.

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, and any justification that no other supplies or services can be used or that urgent and compelling circumstances exist – include all critical delivery or performance dates and impact to the government if dates are not met:

ATN is the leading manufacturer of thermal and Inferred imaging technologies thus providing a quality product to the end user thus allowing for cost savings for unit replacements and performance providing superior technology for the cost for an all in one unit with features that include Wi-Fi, Full HD on board recording, Smooth zoom functions, and remote operation via smart phones and tablets.

ATN is the only manufacture that has MTBF of over 10,000 hrs. to provide better usability for the life of the product as well as Obsidian “T” core to provide the best image possible in a thermal application.

ATN product meets all Mil Spec requirements and includes e-compass and geotagging features for providing location data on operations and outdoor applications All units are compact and ruggized allowing longer useful life of product and support ATN legacy products already deployed to DEA field offices.

All ATN products have been tested, and meet all required needs and specifications for the ease of use and DEA field operations.

Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:

STV Is constantly surveying the marketplace for responsible and capable to support operations for federal LEO’s. GSA and Open Market searches were completed to find any other vendors that could provide similar item/s with no success.

The Contracting Officer hereby certifies that:

A. Only one source is reasonably available;

B. An order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is determined to be fair and reasonable; and C. If brand name specifications are used for the basis of this determination and the acquisition exceeds $25,000, this Limited Source

Documentation will be made available together with the solicitation in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (FedBizOpps) in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), on GSA e-Buy in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(d), or on the NASA SEWP V Quote Request Tool pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 11302(e).

Signature and title of customer

Office Code

Telephone Number

Date

Signature and title of contract specialist

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