Sole Source Justification- MTS Antenna Upgrade-20230512 RUIO-23-JW032.pdf

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition

Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT) Template Rev. 1/30/2018 1-1

SSJ No.: FY23-00278

Date: ____9/1/2023_____________ PR Number: ____RUIO-23-JW032_____

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

This requirement is for the repair and upgrade of Technology Service Corporation (TSC) Mobile Tracking System (MTS) antenna. The government purchased the MTS antenna in 2020. The MTS has been in operational use since. The MTS is in need of a repair and upgrade to support the latest firmware updates. The manufacturer will perform diagnosis, repair, and upgrade to include a factory warranty. The anticipated cost for the repair and upgrade is $45,000.00.

2. Sole Source Justification 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:

The MTS Antenna is a specialized piece of equipment with proprietary hardware and software made by TSC. The antenna has suffered damage that needs repair and an upgrade to prevent the damage from reoccurring. While TSC uses resellers to sell their products, they are the sole manufacturer, and only authorized repair center capable of diagnosing the issue, assessing the damage, repairing, and upgrading the antenna.

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.

____X____ 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.

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition

Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT) Template Rev. 1/30/2018 1-1

The cost of the repair and upgrade is anticipated to be fair and reasonable after reviewing prior actions on other contracts that needed similar repairs and upgrades for antennas completed by TSC. The price quoted is less than half of what the original purchase price was of the MTS Antenna. Repairing and upgrading the unit and providing the same manufacturer’s warranty as buying new will save the AWS program up to $80k versus purchasing new.

4. Approval:

Randy Dreyer Contracting Officer