JA_Sole Source_UCA Repeater Usage BPA_KO SIGNED 5-15-24.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION and APPROVAL Under FAR 13.501*

(*Format follows FAR 6.303-2, but modified to reflect FAR subpart 13.5 procedures)

1. Contracting Activity / Requiring Activity: Utah Army National Guard (UTARNG) USPFO-UT / G3

2. Description of Action: Utah Communications Authority (UCA) is the only vendor in Utah that can provide this repeater site space, microwave capability, and communication authority within Utah. This space and microwave usage is needed to maintain communications with our units and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). Additionally, we can communicate with flight operations through these sites and flight operations back to base operations for their routine operations.

3. Description of Services: Utah National Guard emergency communications requirement:

Francis Peak, 41.032809, -111.838618. ($300 per month for microwave usage and rack space) Lake Mountain, 40.282429, -111.937045. ($75 per month for rack space)

Service locations:

Francis Peak, 41.032809, -111.838618.

Lake Mountain, 40.282429, -111.937045.

Anticipated timeframe:

5 Year BPA - This service will begin on July 01, 2024, through June 30, 2029

Total Estimated 5-year BPA amount = $375/month x 12 months = $4,500.00/year x 5 years = $22,500.00

4. Authority Cited: This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a), FAR 6.303-2, and FAR 13.501.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The Utah Communications Authority (UCA) is responsible for all repeater sites throughout Utah. Maintenance of UCA owned sites are conducted by UCA and the UTNG (as applicable). UCA is a state approved communications authority which ensures the best cost savings throughout the state. The UTNG is a State Entity that belongs to a State Network, which is also mandated by the State of Utah Legislature. The two sited service locations above are located on State of Utah property and the UTNG has been partnering with UCA for over 25 years for these services.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: UCA is approved as the state’s only telecommunication authority throughout all local, state, federal, government, and tribal entities. As a sole source entity, competition for this requirement will not be pursued.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: UCA is an independent state agency that provide administrative and financial support for statewide 911 emergency services. Additionally, UCA establishes and maintains a statewide public safety communications network for all state, city, county, and local governmental entities. Pursuant to Utah Code, Chapter 7a., Utah Communications Authority Act, competition for this requirement will not be pursued.

8. Market Research: Utah Communications Authority (UCA) is the sole source state agency for all Utah telecommunications among local, state, and federal agencies. Market research conducted on FPDS.gov found UCA being awarded federal contracts with Utah federal agencies.

9. Interested Sources: Utah Communications Authority (UCA)

10. Other Facts: UCA offers a one stop shop for the emergency communications, repairs, and maintenance of repeater sites, and site operations.

11. Technical 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.”

Preparer Signature: ____________________________Date:_____________________

Typed Name: ________________________________Title:______________________

12. 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.”

PM Signature: _________________________________Date:____________________

Typed Name: ________________________________Title:______________________

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: “I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.”

Price will be determined Fair and Reasonable based on comparison with market research pricing and comparison with previously proposed prices on previous government and commercial contracts with current proposed prices, IAW FAR 13.106-3(a)(2). Certified cost or pricing data is not required per FAR 15.403-1(a).

KO Signature: ________________________________Date: ________________________

Typed Name: _______________________________Title:__________________________

14. Contracting Officer Certification: “I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

KO Signature: ________________________________Date: ________________________

Typed Name: _______________________________Title:__________________________