P06 1103757 (FY23-FPAC-J103) JA BN_Precip Gauges_OR_15Aug23_ss_Redacted.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- FY23-FPAC-Justification-103
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This document is a sole source justification for the procurement of 'Terps' pressure gauges from a single manufacturer for use in the Natural Resources Conservation Service's SNOTEL network. The justification cites that the gauges are required to integrate with and maintain compatibility with existing SNOTEL infrastructure deployed in remote locations with extensive wind and weather exposure. Market research found no comparable products that meet the technical standards and specifications needed for the network. Procurement of non-'Terps' gauges would require significant reconfiguration of over 100 SNOTEL sites. The sole source procurement is being conducted by the USDA Farm Production and Conservation Business Center under Solicitation Number FY23-FPAC-Justification-103 for an unspecified quantity of 'Terps' pressure gauges.
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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
Contracting Activity: FPAC Business Center, West .
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.
3. Rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
There are r deployed in the network managed by NRCS RCS requires the use of a
There is currently only one manufacturer of these quoted sensors that will integrate with the existing SNOTEL network. this usage as the gauges are specifically designed in remote locations with extensive wind/weather exposure and extreme environmental excellent
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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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