P06 - FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Less Than SAT _Redacted.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions Control No.

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

The requiring activity is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) located in Arizona.

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

NRCS Arizona has a need of five (5) new Topcon HiPer VR Base and Rover Kits as detailed below:

-Topcon HiPer VR receivers with 410-440MHz UHF one (1) watt internal UHF Radios (10 qty), Power Supply with Power Cord and Adapter (10 qty), GPS Tribrach (Optical Plummet) with Tribrach Adapter (5 qty), Internal UHF Radio Whip Antenna (10 qty), Measure Plate (5 qty), Extension Pole (5 qty), Serial Data Cable (10 qty), USB Data Cable (10 qty), SAE/Alligator Cable w/ Clips (10 qty), 2M Adjustable Pole (5 qty), Wood/Fiberglass Tripod (5 qty), and Hard Case (5 qty);

-OAF+ 226 Channel, All Satelite Signals, 10Hz Radio & LongLink RTK (10 qty);

-FC-6000 Tablet (5 qty), swappable battery (5 qty), wall charger (5 qty), hard-tipper stylus (5 qty), capacitive stylus (5 qty), tether (10 qty), hand strap (5 qty) and Screen Protector (5 qty)

-Magnet Field Software with GPS and Robotic Modules, Perpetual License (most recent version installed on tablets);

-FC-6000 Pole Bracket Kits (5 qty);

-TILT OAF (Rover Receiver) (10 qty); and

-In-person, on-site Delivery, Installation, Training and Continued Technical Support (unlimited).

NOTE: VR receivers shall have a minimum one (1) year hardware warranty, FC-6000 Tablets with a two (2) year hardware warranty, and MAGNET Field Software will include maintenance for one (1) year. On-Site Delivery, Installation and Training will be at the NRCS Casa Grande, Flagstaff, Tucson and Willcox Service Centers.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

The following circumstance justifies Soliciting using brand name IAW 5.102(a)(6) and FAR 13.106(1)(b)(3)- For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.