LSJ_Antennas and Cables_Redacted.pdf

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: 410th CSB Regional Contracting/Regional Contracting Office - Miami

2. Description of Action: Antennas and Radio Cables

Nature: New Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) FY 24

Name of Proposed Contractor and Address:

Brand Name Buy: Yes

Delivery Date: 30 Days after the award

3. Description of Supplies:

Product Part # Unit of Issue

Quantity

Antennas HF/VHF/GPS (L3HARRIS)

HF Shipboard Whip HD Antenna, 24 FT RF-1930CHD EA 42

ANTENNA SHIPBOARD 30- 108MHZ

100W E75-0033-008 EA 42

ANTENNA GPS 33DB PRE-AMP E75-0018-201 EA 42

30’ Zodiac 920 & 32’ Boston whaler & 33’ Safeboat: 20 Watts System

CABLE ASSY, N TO BNC, RG213, 20FT 10369-7211-20 12

CABLE ASSY, PA TO COUPLER

CONTROL 12020-1460-A020 EA 12

30’ Zodiac 920 & 32’ Boston whaler & 33’ Safeboat: 150 Watts System

CABLE ASSY, PA/RF-382 CPLR 10181-9824-020 EA 12

CABLE ASSY, PA TO COUPLER

CONTROL 12020-1460-A020 EA 12

38’ Safeboat & 37’ Boston whaler: 20 Watts System

CABLE ASSY, N TO BNC, RG213, 30FT 10369-7211-30 9

CABLE, PA TO RF-5382

COUPLERCONTROL 30FT 12020-1460-A030 9

38’ Safeboat & 37’ Boston whaler: 150 Watts System

CABLE, PA TO RF-5382 COUPLER

CONTR 12020-1460-A030 EA 9

CABLE ASSY, PA/RF-382 COAX 30FT 10181-9824-030 EA 9

SHIPPING N/A JOB 1

The total estimated dollar value of the proposed action is $140,611.57.

4. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: L3Harris is the manufacturer of the requirement parts and equipment.

The only authorized dealer that can provide the requirement in the delivery time frame with terms of the warranty is GFL Defense, LLC. These replacement parts are required to ensure the factory warranty and operational design are not compromised. Deviation from recommended manufacturer specifications could result in operational limitations of the vessels’ communication system.

Current antenna setup only allows PN’s to communicate in a dipole configuration, meaning their current antennas do not provide 360-degree communication coverage. The PN’s conduct extensive maritime operations enforcing countries maritime laws, with special emphasis on illicit drug trafficking. Other law enforcement duties include enforcement of immigration, customs, fisheries, and wildlife protection laws and on-scene coordinator for maritime search and rescue.

The new antennas will enable the PN’s personnel to increase operational hours and increase operational effectiveness with full coverage on High Frequency (HF) communications and position tracking in any weather condition.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 apply and will be followed.

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 13.105(c), action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

7. Market Research: Market research indicates the item falls within the commercial items definition as it is customarily used by the general public and has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public.

Based on market research and previous acquisition history there is no expectation that there will be two or more small businesses that will meet the delivery schedule or provide an offer at fair market price. As a result, this requirement will be awarded as a sole source to GFL Defense, LLC.

8. Other Facts: None.

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which belief.

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon previous acquisition history for similar item.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government.

Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.