Starkey Headsets JA Redacted.pdf
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- Starkey Headsets and PTT Cords
- Solicitation number
- W50RAJ23R0004
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Department of the Army
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This memorandum details a justification for limiting competition for a sole source procurement of Starkey headsets and push-to-talk cords from Starkey Headsets. The U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office requires 400 Starkey SM500 monaural noise-canceling headsets, 325 Starkey push-to-talk cords compatible with Cisco phones, 325 Starkey push-to-talk cords compatible with USB connections, and 30 Starkey SM5400 binaural noise-canceling USB headsets. The justification cites authority under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as the Starkey headsets and cords are the only brand compliant for secure classified areas and compatible with RCCTO systems. Market research found only one quote was received when posted on the Army CHESS website in May and June 2023, so it was determined additional competition would not be obtained. The contracting officer approved the justification as the anticipated price is deemed fair and reasonable.
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| Starkey Headsets Product Description.pdf |
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Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), SAAL-RCC-B, 10100 Newton Road, Building 333, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
2. Description of Action: This justification has been prepared to procure Starkey Headsets and push to talk (PTT) cords.
Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement
Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number Order/BPA# against FSS Contract # Order # against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract CHESS ITES-3H Contract
Order # against a single award IDC Contract
Modification # to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order
Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid
Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds:
FY: 23 Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E)
Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:
Brand Name Buy: Yes No
3. Description of Services or Supplies:
The below supplies are to be provided:
Quantity Item Description
400 S M500 NC STARKEY SM500 SERIES
HEADSET, MONAURAL,
NOISE
CANCELING, W/ QD
325 S M135-PTT/CISCO STARKEY "PTT" CORD FOR
CISCO PHONES
325 S M135-PTT/USB STARKEY "PTT" CORD FOR
USB
-STARKEY QD TO USB-A
30 S M5400-BOTH-PTT STARKEY SM5400 SERIES
USB "PTT" HEADSET,
NOISE CANCELING,
BINAURAL, USB-A
Freight SHIPPING
Total Value:
4. Authority:
FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.
5. Reasons for Authority Cited:
Starkey headsets and PTT cords are Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant and certified for SCIF and classified areas. The headsets and PTT cords are also compatible with RCCTO computer systems.
6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at
5.202 (2) The proposed contract action is made under the conditions described in 6.302-2 (or, for purchases conducted using simplified acquisition procedures, if unusual and compelling urgency precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable) and the Government would be seriously injured if the agency complies with the time periods specified in 5.203.
Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)
Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required
Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.
Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:
FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)
7. Market Research:
In accordance with FAR Part 10, the Government conducted market research for this acquisition by technical experts and contract specialist from RCCTO during the month of May and June 2023.
a. RCCTO technical experts received a quote from Starkey Headsets in May
2023. The contract specialist also posted a Request For Quote (RFQ) on Army Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) on 31 May 2023 as a Small Business Set-Aside. Only one quote was received. It was determined to post the requirement on SAM.gov for competition.
8. Other Facts: N/A
9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Typed Name: William Jeff Riley Date: 19 July 2023 Title: RCCTO IT Project Lead
Signature:
10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis techniques.
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.
Typed Name: Paul Kemp Date: 19 July 2023 Title: Contracting Officer
Signature:
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