Redacted_Brand_Name_Justification_under_SAT__FAR_13.pdf
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- 140R2023Q0091
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This document is a determination to solicit from a single source for an open channel/partially full pipe flow meter requirement. The Bureau of Reclamation within the Department of the Interior requires SonTek acoustic doppler meters including IQ Plus, IQ Pipe, and SL 1500 models totaling 27 units, as well as various cables and mounting equipment. The estimated value is for a purchase order valid for 45 days. SonTek meters are specified due to compatibility with existing Reclamation installations and software, ability to accurately measure agricultural water flows, and because SonTek is the only provider capable of reading open ditch environments. The solicitation will be full and open but is justified as a brand name procurement, with fair and reasonable pricing to be determined from multiple authorized resellers.
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Solicitation Number: 140R2023Q0091 Page 1 of 3
WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 eFile - B02
(11/2020)
DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM A SINGLE SOURCE
Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).
Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), when a single source is identified to provide a portion of the purchase as a Brand-Name, the documentation in paragraph 3 must state that this determination is only for a portion of the requirement.
1. Agency and Contracting Activity.
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, California Great Basin Region 10, Acquisition Services, Sacramento, California.
2. Name and Address of Single Source.
This is a brand-name procurement action for SonTek-IQ Series and SL1500 Series of acoustic doppler meters, FlowTracker2 Handheld Display Unit Series acoustic doppler velocimeters, and accessories.
SonTek 9940 Summers Ridge Rd San Diego, California 92121-3091
3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost.
The required supplies are listed below:
Description Quantity
SON-IQP - SonTek-IQ Plus Meter 4
SON-IQXP - SonTek-IQ Pipe Meter 8
SL1500-3G SonTek-SL 1500-kHz 2-D 6
36-0040-010 10-m power and RS232/SDI-12/Modbus Communications Cable 8
36-0040-020 20-m power and RS232/SDI-12/Modbus Communications Cable 3
36-0040-040 40-m power and RS232/SDI-12/Modbus Communications Cable 3
36-0040-060 60-m power and RS232/SDI-12/Modbus Communications Cable 3
36-0040-100 100-m power and RS232/SDI-12/Modus Communications Cable 3
Solicitation Number: 140R2023Q0091 Page 2 of 3
WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 eFile - B02
(11/2020)
SON-FD- SonTek Flow Display 13
SON-FD-ANA SonTek Flow Display with (4) 4-20ma analog outputs 4
24-0050 SL Mounting Frame Assembly 3
24-0051 SL and Argonaut-SW Mounting frame section 1.2m (4ft) length 10
24-0059 SL and Argonaut-SW mounting frame handlebar carrier 1
FT2-HH FlowTracker2 Handheld Display unit 1
FT2-2D FlowTracker2 probe assembly consisting of 2-D 10 MHz ADV probe 1
FT2-ER SonTek deluxe 2-piece top-setting wading rod 1
The anticipated dollar value of the proposed purchase order is for 45 days after receipt of order.
4. Description of Circumstances, including why only one source is reasonably available.
The proposed contractual action is pursuant FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), brand name product. The solicitation will be solicited as a full and open competition.
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is responsible for the installation and measuring accuracy of agricultural/irrigation waters throughout the Central Valley of Northern California.
The accuracy of the meters is crucial as the total volume of water is used to bill the water contractors. There is a current need to replace discontinued SonTek meters with upgraded SonTek meters to continue providing accurate water measurements.
Market research was conducted and found SonTek’s IQPlus meter, IQPipe meter, and the IQ Side Looker meter are the only meters available that meet Reclamation’s needs. SonTek meters are required to be able to provide accurate water measurement of agricultural/irrigation waters throughout the Central Valley of Northern California. The meters are in remote locations with the expectation that flow measurements will be carried out continually for up to 12 months at a time.
Using the same brand product allows Reclamation to utilize previous purchased SonTek software to calibrate the meters as needed. If Reclamation purchases other brand products, it will not be compatible with the currently installed flow meters and current meters. Additionally, it would impact operations as it would require time and effort for the government employees to change their installation procedures and learning new software will be very time consuming. Also, through further research the SonTek IQ flow meter is the only meter that is capable of reading flows in an open ditch environment.
5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price.
This is a brand name product procurement action, there are multiple resellers who can offer competitive prices.
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