A5_Sole Source_ADM.ds.pdf

HANDOUT 6A – SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION TEMPLATE

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(SOLE OR SINGLE SOURCE)

In accordance with FAR Parts 6.1 and 13.104, this request for a noncompetitive acquisition is hereby submitted for consideration for acquisition approval.

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING

ACTIVITY:

Requesting Agency:

USDA APHIS WS

Guam / Western Pacific Theater 233 Pangelinan Way, Barrigada, Guam 96913

Contracting Activity:

USDA, APHIS, MRPBS

250 Marquette Ave. Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING

APPROVED:

The Aerial Delivery System (ADS) is a proprietary, Brown Treesnake (BTS) bait dispensing system developed by Applied Design Corporation (ADC) for BTS control in Guam. The two (2) Automated Dispensing Modules (ADM) are the only such devices in existence. The ADM are owned by ADC, but have been used by USDA-WS for eight years. This procurement allows for continued use of these devices and furthers the goal of USDA-WS owning all components required for the production and application of aerial BTS toxicant cartridges.

3. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES

REQUIRED TO MEET AGENCY NEEDS (INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED

VALUE OF THE ACQUISITION INCLUSIVE OF OPTIONS):

Currently USDA-WS has a cooperative agreement to perform aerial toxicant treatments on a quarterly basis as part of the Guam Marianas Kingfisher- Memorandum of Agreement (GMK-MOA). Without the ADM units, USDA-WS would not be able to meet the agreement requirements. ADC still retains ownership of the ADM devices. The next BTS aerial treatment regimen is planned for November 2024.

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Components Frame, with Integrated Ground Handling Casters Handles Firing Units, Qty 4 Magazines, Qty 8 Control Electronics, with Embedded Firmware & Integrated GPS Battery, 48V, LiFePO4, and charger Wind Screen Cabling, USB & GPS Antenna Heli Mounting Straps Spare parts kit

Device Technical Specifications and Requirements Envelope Dimensions (approx.): 48” Deep, 30”, Wide, 30” Tall.

Weights:

Flight (with full 3600 cartridge payload): 355 lbs.

Ground Handling (with 4 magazines, empty): 275 lbs.

ADM Performance Specifications:

Bait Capacity: 900 cartridges per magazine, 3,600 cartridges total Nominal Max Firing Rate: 4 cartridges/sec Nominal Min Firing Duration to Empty: 15 minutes, continuous operation

Cartridge Broadcast Rate: Configurable, ground speed independent Airspeed Operating Range: 50-70 knots Battery Capacity: 6-8 flight hours, Self-contained battery system, no connectivity to aircraft onboard power or avionics required.

Aircraft Configuration Requirements (Current): Flat deck, (MD 500, Airbus 135, etc.).

Maximum Award = $350,000

4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING

NONCOMPETITIVE ACQUISITIONS:

(This is a joint effort that requires collaboration between the program manager and the contracting activity)

Cooperative agreement number is: 24-7366-6868-IA

5. A DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES

USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED:

The ADM is a proprietary system developed by ADC. It was specifically made for aerial broadcast of toxicants for BTS control, and no other system like it currently exists. USDA has used the ADM for treatments in Guam since 2018. No other

Page 4 8/29/2024 company would be able to furnish these devices without extensive research and development costs and would likely result in a higher cost than this proposed acquisition.

6. A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE

SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS

PRACTICABLE, INCLUDING WHETHER A NOTICE WAS, OR WILL BE,

PUBLICIZED AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION

(FAR) SUBPART 5.2, AND IF NOT, WHICH EXCEPTION UNDER FAR 5.202

APPLIES:

N/A

7. A DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND

REASONABLE, AND THE BASIS FOR THAT DETERMINATION:

ADC has provided detailed technical overview and cost breakdown for four previous bait cartridge acquisitions and four ADS bait manufacture component procurement contracts for APHIS by ADC. During the eight-year relationship with ADC, costs have been found to be fair in all previous cases of ADS equipment design and manufacture, as well as all bait cartridge acquisition..

8. A DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED (FAR

PART 10) AND THE RESULTS, OR AN EXPLANATION OF THE REASON

MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT PERFORMED:

N/A

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION - FAR 6.303-2(a)(9):

N/A

10. A LISTING OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN

INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITON:

N/A

11. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY. THE AGENCY MAY TAKE

TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES,

EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

N/A

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12. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS

JOFOC IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETETOTHE BEST OF MY

KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.

(Certification requires the signature of the contracting officer and program

Aaron Collins Date

Guam State Director manager, and shall include the date)

Amanda Barbosa Date Contracting Officer Minneapolis Procurement Branch WS, Barrigada, Guam

AARON

COLLINS

Digitally signed by

AARON COLLINS

Date: 2024.08.29 11:01:25 +10'00'