SAT_JA_RGV Sector_Legacy_Twr_Reinforcement_1-8-2019_Final redacted.pdf

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

Date: ___7 January 2020______________ PR Number:

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

a. Nature and/or Description of the item/service being procured: RVSS Legacy Towers are as much as 200% overloaded and must be upgraded in order to support the weight of the heavier RVSS Upgrade sensor package. The sensor package is inclusive of all instrumentation (i.e. cameras, laser range finders, laser illuminators, spotlights, etc.), communications equipment, and cabling (power and communications) necessary to support the upgraded sensor package. The RVSS Program requires structural upgrade of RVSS Legacy Towers in RGV Sector, inclusive of inspection and evaluation to ensure adequate strength of the reinforced towers, as follows:

1) Brownsville Border Patrol Station (BPS) – four (4) RVSS Legacy Towers;

2) Ft. Brown BPS – three (3) RVSS Legacy Towers; and

3) Harlingen BPS – two (2) RVSS Legacy Towers

b. Anticipated Cost: ; the anticipated cost is based on the IGCE. The IGCE was based on the completed structural analysis reports and the ROM provided by GDOS.

2. Sole Source Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B) and US Code 10 U.S.C.2304 (d)(1)(A).

_____ 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:

Explanation. The Authority is FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B) and US Code 10 U.S.C.2304 (d)(1)(A).

Competition of this work would result in unacceptable delays to the project for the following reasons:

The competitive solicitation process may add months to the timeline;

New vendor personnel would have to have CBP background investigations (BIs) performed, which can take up to six months or more; and A new vendor would have to conduct site surveys and familiarization work which could add additional weeks or months to the time line.

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

The net result would delay needed structural upgrades and the timely upgrade of the RVSS Legacy systems is critically important to the accomplishment of DHS/CBP/USBP strategic objectives within the RGV Sector.

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 15.402.

_________ Market Research.

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

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

X Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other. Explain:

Description of Action. The RVSS Upgrade Program tasked a USBP PMOD Cost Estimation Analyst to perform the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) which is the basis of the anticipated price.

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination, is accurate and complete.

Technical Representative/COR Date

5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Contracting Officer Date