P06 1092997 FY23-FPAC-J020_JA BN_Transducers_AK_15Mar23_ss.pdf

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United States Department of Agriculture Single Source/Brand Name Justification

Less Than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

USDA-NRCS Snow Survey, Contracting Activity: FPAC Business Center, West .

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

0 ransducer DPS-813A-TB-A1-CC-HO- PE 0-2 Bar .

3. Rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

There are ressure ransducers deployed in the network managed by NRCS RCS requires the use of a ransducer t

There is currently only one manufacturer of these quoted sensors that will integrate with the existing SNOTEL network.

special in remote locations with extensive wind/ weather exposure and

Th equipment ther result in upgrade costs he current SNOTEL sites.

4. Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Market research has been conducted to determine that there are NO comparable products available for purchase and this is the standard of the SNOTEL program. The hardware components must be compatible with existing infrastructure and meet the standards and specifications stated in

Use of other ’ equipment would result in significant reconfiguration of

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Certifications

The information provided for this justification has been reviewed and certified accurate and complete by

NRCS-Snow Survey/DCO

Contracting Officer (less than SAT). I have reviewed this justification and certify it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer

5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

The estimated price for ( ) TERPS is $

6. Recommended source(s).

DANIEL FISHER Digitally signed by DANIEL FISHER Date: 2023.03.14 13:29:49 -08'00'

Digitally signed by KYLE HEID Date: 2023.03.15 10:51:15 -05'00'