DF_KO_Determination_Sole_Source.pdf

ERDC Control Number: ERDC‐19‐1673

DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS

Contracting Officer Determination

Sole Source

1. Contracting Agency: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Contracting Office (ECO), 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180‐6199.

2. Description of Action: The ERDC Environmental Laboratory (EL) has a requirement for 2 EdgeTech 4125P Side Scan Sonar Systems. A sole source, firm‐fixed‐price contract will be initiated. Funding for this action will use 96X4902 funds.

3. Description of Supplies: The EdgeTech 4125P Side Scan Sonar System is a state of the art 600/1600kHz dual frequency side scan system. This system produces ultra-high resolution imagery in all types of aquatic environments. There are no substitutes for make and model available, and Edge Tech is the sole retailer of their equipment. The estimated value of this requirement is $45,500.00 per system for a total of $91,000.00.

4. Authority Cited: FAR 13.106‐1(b)(1)(i), Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

5. Findings: The EdgeTech is the only provider of an instrument with a 1600kHz resolution and a 150 meter range. According to the market research, Edge Tech has not partnered with any other business, small or large, that can provide these patented instruments, parts, and software. The proposed procurement meets the criteria established in the authority cited.

6. Determination: Based on the above information and in accordance with FAR 13.106‐ 1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 13.501 (b), it is hereby determined that the procurement of the EdgeTech 4125P Side Scan Sonar Systems on a sole source basis is essential to the Government’s requirements and is in the best interest of the Government. Therefore I hereby approve the acquisition on a sole source basis.

Chelsea Whitten Contracting Officer