Sole Source-Name Brand Only Determination Under SAT FAR Part 13 Procedures KO signed.pdf
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- Business internet 3 Month Service Federal contract opportunity
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- W912LD-23-Q-0018
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This document is a determination memorandum for a sole source acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The Rhode Island Army National Guard requires network connectivity and a business internet backup system for data circuits at all 17 of its armory locations throughout Rhode Island. The services are needed to ensure at least 99% availability of network data and VoIP phone services for daily business operations and mission support in the event of primary system failure or outage. Only Cox Communications and Verizon have physical fiber and copper infrastructure throughout the state to service all locations. The estimated amount for three months of service from Cox is $37,396.29. The contracting officer determined Cox is the only provider that can meet requirements due to its statewide terrestrial network coverage, and encourages working with small businesses for future subcontracting opportunities.
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| I.B.08. W12LD23Q0018_Cox Internet Services Combined Synopsos.docx | DOCX document | |
| I.B.08. W12LD23Q0018_Cox Internet Services Combined Synopsos.docx | DOCX document | |
| 23_0921 PWS and PRS.docx | DOCX document |
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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS
OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING
THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)
SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY
THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S
REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:
BRAND
NAME BUY
YES
NO
NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type
O&M
NGREA
OTHER
3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:
4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH
THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:
5. MARKET RESEARCH:
6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO
REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE
ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:
I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A SOLE
SOURCE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, I APPROVE
THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES HEREIN DESCRIBED HAVE
OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION.
7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE
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| _8b_ Contracting Officer Signa_0bSidIe1ipW-y3oKOPYKlw: |
| _8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: William J. Henry |
| _7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: Encourage prime contractor to participate in various Small Business Administration (SBA) Matchmaker events that is conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration. These events bring prime contractors and small businesses together in one location to meet and discuss subcontracting opportunities. Our agency typically sends two contracting representatives to the SBA Matchmaker events so we may also meet with small businesses (old and new) to discuss potential contracting and subcontracting opportunities |
| _5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: Based on a Historical comparison, Cox is the existing provider under contract number W912LD18P0052. Only one other provider exists within the state, Verizon, which we already utilize through an NGB mandated contract. The Monthly cost of Cox is 12,465.43, compared to approx.. $47K/Month from Verizon. |
| _4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: Cox and Verizon are the only terrestrial network providers with full statewide telecommunications infrastructure coverage. Satellite vendors (including Verizon) do not provide solutions that meet the bandwidth and network latency requirements with comparable costs to the terrestrial solutions. The DCSIM staff conducted research on vendors owning physical fiber and copper based infrastructure throughout Rhode Island. Only two service providers have physical infrastructure that services all 17 armory locations of the RI National Guard. These vendors are Verizon and Cox Communications. The RI National Guard already utilizes Verizon as the primary network provider. Satellite based network links introduce unacceptable levels of latency for effective IP based network data transport. | |
| _3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: Network Connectivity and Business Internet Backup System for data circuits for all Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIANG) locations throughout Rhode Island (see Attachment “PWS”). This requirement (mandatory) for a backup network is to ensure at least 99% availability of Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router NET work Data and Voice over IP (VoIP) phone data for daily business operations/mission support in the event that the primary system should fail or experience an unscheduled extended outage | |
| Fund Type_edit;_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: 49SF2 | |
| Fund Type_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: Other | |
| Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: Cox Rhode Island Telecom, LLC | |
| Brand Name Buy_xnvHRHzmWAZDjTpbuUVc3g: No | |
| _2_ ESTIMATED AMOUNT:_akGYMKSceUKLCvn4Y1b2tw: 37396.29 | |
| _1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: 0012001352 | |
| 2023-09-21T08:12:11-0400 | |
| HENRY.WILLIAM.JOSEPH.1012927688 |
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