Single Source Determination 08-21-2024 Final_Redacted.pdf

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SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

PR No. <TBD>

1. Agency and contracting activity.

The agency is the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO), Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition Station (FCDAS). The contracting activity is the DOC, NOAA, Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Satellite and Acquisition Division (SIAD).

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

This requirement is for EnerSys 16HX925F-FR front terminal batteries 27.2” length, 7.0” width, 12.3” height, and 16 volts. Vender shall provide complete battery replacement which includes 30 batteries, installed and removal of old batteries that are located at NOAA site 1300 Eisele road, Fairbanks, AK 99712 in the amount of

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.

The brand name to be solicited is EnerSys 16-volt 16HX925F-FR front terminal batteries.

4. Supporting rationale. Only one brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

Brand Name – This particular brand name (sole make/model) is essential to the requirement in all aspects (form, fit, function) to be compatible with existing systems and equipment. Market research indicates similar products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet agency needs. EnerSys 16HX925F-FR are front terminal batteries and are 27.2” length, 7.0” width, 12.3” height, and 16 volts. The Government requires this battery since this size will accommodate the existing rack system it will be installed in. Any other size would require a new rack system adding additional and unnecessary cost to the Government. Additionally, these batteries must be compatible with other existing batteries. If these batteries do not match the other existing 270 EnerSys batteries, the Government will not be maximizing the battery life if two different batteries are used. Using other than Enersys batteries will lower one to the other usage; thereby, shortening battery lifecycle.

5. Market Research.

Market research was conducted and at least 2 small businesses can meet the Government’s requirements; therefore, this procurement will be 100% set aside for small business. Although this battery is sold via GSA, the GSA vendor, does not offer installation services.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and