Sole_Source_Determination.docx
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This document is a Sole Source Determination for the procurement of five miniCRDs, a deployable FirstNet cell tower and internet access point, by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Puerto Rico. The total anticipated cost is $177,064, including $34,995 per unit and $2,089 in shipping. The rationale for the sole source determination is that AT&T Mobility, LLC is the only vendor that can supply the miniCRDs, model #B-MD-ATT-SYS manufactured by Rescue 42, which meet the specific requirements of CBP Puerto Rico, including cellular range, satellite backup, FirstNet ready router, onboard power, and portability for domestic flights. The contracting officer determined the price to be fair and reasonable based on market research and comparison to previous purchases. The contract was awarded to AT&T Mobility, LLC on June 14, 2024.
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Date: June 12, 2024 PR Number: 20143231
1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:
Five miniCRD’s, a deployable FirstNet cell tower and internet access point. It generates an area of FirstNet cellular, wired Internet and wi-fi coverage, anytime and anywhere with Satellite backup. $34,995 ea. plus $2,089 shipping for a total of $177,064.
2. Sole Source Determination 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: |
Only one source available – AT&T Mobility, LLC - that supplies the MiniCRD’s model #B-MD-ATT-SYS manufactured by Rescue 42 for emergency First-Net cellular services to include Star link internet for CBP Puerto Rico. Only the Mini CRD has the features needed by CBP Puerto Rico: Cellular range up to ½ mile, Satellite Backup, FirstNet Ready router, 2 hours of onboard power, easily deployable and can be hand-carried on domestic flights.
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. | |
| Current price List. | |
| Comparison with similar items in a related industry. | |
| Comparison to IGCE. | |
| Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge. | |
| Other. Explain: |
Contacted other CBP offices who have procured the item and all verified that there was only one vendor that provides a fair and reasonable 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.
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
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:
Robert Kay Contracting Officer Date
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