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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 (Reclamation), Acquisition Assistance Management Division (AAMD), Denver, Colorado.

2. Name and Address of Single Source.

Carahsoft Technology Corp. 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190.

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost.

Reclamation has an ongoing need for the renewal of following Waterfall Security Solution’s proprietary licensing for Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) protocols: WF-500-OPCD Waterfall for OPC-DA Connector, WF-IHIS Waterfall for GE Historian Connector, WF-500-IHIS-CIFS Waterfall for GE Historian Connector, and WF-500-CIFS-OPCDA Waterfall for OPC-DA Connector.

Period of Performance: 04/05/2022 – 01/31/2023

4. Description of Circumstances, including why only one source is reasonably available.

IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), there is only one authorized reseller of Waterfall Security Solution’s proprietary licensing of Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) protocols: WF-500-OPCD Waterfall for OPC-DA Connector, WF-IHIS Waterfall for GE Historian Connector, WF-500-IHIS-CIFS Waterfall for GE Historian Connector, and WF-500-CIFS-OPCDA Waterfall for OPC-DA Connector. The specific unique characteristics of this software package is written specifically to replicate the Operational Tech network SCADA data to Reclamations General Support System Informational Technical network, providing a separate data diode configured that supports multiple sites/projects which includes Hoover, Denver SCADA Lab and CRSP.

5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price. The Contracting Officer will perform necessary price analysis techniques such as a comparison of the proposed price with prices found fair and reasonable on previous purchases (FAR 13.106-3 (a)(2)(ii)), market analysis for similar items in the industry (FAR 13.106- 3(a)(2)(i)), and/or review of current price lists or catalogs (FAR 13.106-3(a) (2)(iii)) will be employed, if deemed necessary in further assuring that the government will receive the best value.

Description of Market Research. Market research was conducted by use of the Internet and reviewing previous orders issued through purchase cards. It was verified that the specified software remains proprietary and can only be purchased through them Carahsoft. Reclamation’s subject matter experts will continue to monitor the market for any new or up and coming technologies that could be utilized. However, market research will be conducted prior to any future acquisition, and competition will be obtained to the maximum extent possible.

WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 (11/2020)