RUIO-23-JW0010-Sole Source Justification-MTS Radome Upgrade.pdf

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition

Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT)

SSJ No.:FY23-00148

Date: ____5/25/2023_____________ PR Number: ____RUIO-23-JW0010________

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

This requirement is for the repair and upgrade of a Technology Service Corporation (TSC) Mobile Tracking System (MTS) 2.0 antenna. The government purchased an MTS 2.0 antenna in 2020. The MTS 2.0 has been in operational use since. The MTS 2.0 suffered a hardware or mechanical malfunction causing it to seize and no longer being able to pan and tilt. It is believed that prolonged exposure to the elements may have caused the malfunction. The manufacturer will perform diagnosis, repair, and upgrade to include a radome to prevent the issue from reoccurring. The anticipated cost for the repair and upgrade is $40,375.00.

2. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

____X____Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

The MTS Antenna is a specialized piece of equipment with proprietary hardware and software made by TSC. The antenna has suffered damage that needs repair and an upgrade to prevent the damage from reoccurring. While TSC uses resellers to sell their products, they are the sole manufacturer, and only authorized repair center capable of diagnosing the issue, assessing the damage, repairing, and upgrading the antenna.

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

___ X__ Market Research.

_________ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

____X____ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

____X____ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other.

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition

Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT)

The cost of the repair and upgrade was estimated from a return merchandise authorization to the manufacturer where the repair was diagnosed and determined what components needed to be replaced and how to convert the tracking antenna into a unit with a radome. The price estimate is less than half of the original purchase price and a third of the advertised cost of an MTS Radome Antenna. Repairing and upgrading the unit and providing the same manufacturer’s warranty as buying new will save the Government up to $100k versus purchasing new.

4. Approval:

Randy Dreyer Contracting Officer Department of Homeland Security