SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION FONDRIEST signed.pdf

NFFKHC40-20-02166

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106‐1(b)(1))

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and Chesapeake Bay Program Office.

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

The National Marine Fisheries Service, Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO) deployed the NexSens CB‐ 1250 buoy platform for the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS). In order to save program dollars, the NCBO attempted to utilize its’ legacy AXYS data controllers on the NexSens’ platform. The controller collects and processes data from the individual buoy sensors, and then transfers the data to shore based computer infrastructure for delivery to the public. It has been determined that the continued use of the AXYS controllers is no longer sustainable from a support cost perspective

In order to ensure the long term viability of CBIBS, the NCBO intends to purchase NexSens X2 Data Controllers with associated cabling and enclosures designed by Fondriest Environmental for the CB‐120 Buoy. The estimated value of the components to retrofit five buoys in Fiscal Year 2020 is $42,000.00

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

Fondriest Environmental

2091 Exchange Court Fairborn, OH 45324 T ‐ 937-426-2151 F ‐ 937-426-1125

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

□ Only one source is capable

Fondriest Environmental is the lone US supplier of the NexSens X2 Data Controller, and the sole integrator of the data controllers on the NexSens Technology CB‐1250 buoys utilized by CBIBS.

Without the use of the X2 controllers, the NCBO would be unable to complete the update of its’ operational buoys

5. Market Research.

Verified with Fondriest Environmental is the single US supplier of NexSens X2 Data Controller.

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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 belief.

May 22, 2020

Bill Bradley Date

IT Program Manager / COR

7. Approval

This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief

Contracting Officer Date