P06-13.5 SS Redacted.pdf

6. A description of efforts made to ensure offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

Market research was conducted as described at item #8 below to assess the availability of authorized sources of supply and maintenance to fulfill the Government’s requirement. This research yielded the determination that Leica is the only source in the market capable of providing equipment to meet GEO’s unique film scanning requirements and associated equipment maintenance.

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Methodologies available at FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) shall also be utilized to the maximum extent possible.

8. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason Market Research was not conducted.

Market Research was conducted by FPAC-BC, AD between 12 July-10 August 2023. Findings determined that Leica Geosystems, Inc. is the only responsible source with no other supplies or services being able to satisfy agency requirements as documented within vendor email received on 12 July 2023. Additionally, Intent to Sole Source posting on 2 August 2023 yielded no expressed interest of the requirement as reflected in paragraph 10 below.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

N/A

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed a written interest in the acquisition.

Intent to Sole Source was posted on the Government point of entry, SAM.gov, between 2-10 August 2023 with no additional sources expressing a written interest in the acquisition or exception to a direct award to Leica.

11. A statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition if subsequent acquisitions are anticipated.

FPAC-BC AD will continue to survey the market for available products and alternatives following this initiative.

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