P06 1134820 JA SS (FY24-FPAC-J111) over SAT (FAR 8.405)_17Jul24_ss_Redacted.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- FY24-FPAC-Justification-111
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This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source procurement of SNOTEL weather monitoring equipment and services for the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area. The J&A identifies the specific equipment required, including solar radiation shields, dataloggers, multiplexers, antennas, and cables. The justification cites that the equipment is proprietary to a single manufacturer/distributor, and that there are no other authorized vendors that can provide the required items. The document also states that procuring the services directly from the manufacturer is the most economical approach for the SNOTEL program. The J&A was reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer, with control number FY24-FPAC-Justification-111 for the corresponding federal contract opportunity.
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Page 2 Version 03152021 needs (cable lengths, cable wiring size, connections) of the SNOTEL network. As such, it is in the best interest of the Government to procure the equipment from .
7. Any other facts supporting the justification.
is the only manufacturer/distributor of the required equipment identified in paragraph 3 above for the NRCS
NWCC SNOTEL Program.
8. Statement of actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition if subsequent acquisitions are anticipated.
To remove possible barriers to competition for similar actions, would need to authorize other vendors to distribute their products accordingly. Currently, does not have any other authorized vendors listed that can distribute their products. Until this has been updated by , similar actions will continue to be a sole source request.
9. Determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer (CO) that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).
Based on publicized pricing provided by and comparison with those prices with a quote design and service rates charged by independent contractors to the cost of, design and service by the NRCS, it is economically in the best interest of the SNOTEL Program and NRCS to procure services from
Certifications & Approval
The information provided for this justification has been reviewed and certified accurate and complete by:
Contracting Officer (not exceeding $750,000). I have reviewed this justification and certify it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Approved.
Reviewed and forwarding to the Procuring Activity Advocate (MASCO or Delegate).
Control No. FY24-FPAC-Justification-111
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