A.03.21_Limited_Source_memo_(Brand_Name)_rev1.pdf

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PURSUANT TO FAR 13.106-1

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Approval is requested for a limited source justification to acquire a brand name Furuno depth sounder a Furuno Satellite GPS system and a brand name Simrad auto-pilot system. These items are a portion of the items needed for replacement to complete a requirement for repairs to the M/V Puget.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES OR NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION: The Navigation Section urgently requires the purchase of a Furuno BBDSI black Box depth sounder and Furuno TZT 9” Multi-Functional display which will interface directly to each other; Furuno SC-70, SC703 GPS receiver, SC701 Processer, SC702 display, with cables; and a Simrad AC80S Autopilot Computer, Simrad AP70 Autopilot Control Head and FU80 remote unit. The total estimated cost for the equipment is $15,000. This equipment will replace current faulty equipment and is a portion of a complete repair acquisition for the M/V Puget.

The Furuno depth sounder and Furuno Satellite GPS system are essential pieces of equipment used to ensure proper GPS location and water depth. These are very important for safety to know exactly where the vessel is on the water and the depth of the water. The Simrad AC80S computer with Simrad AP70 Autopilot Control Head and FU80 Remote unit are essential pieces of equipment used to ensure a properly functioning auto pilot system. This system is very important to make sure the vessel steers correctly when auto pilot system is being used.

4. AUTHORITY CITED: FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) For purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The requirements at 13.501(a) apply to sole-source (including brand-name) acquisitions of commercial items conducted pursuant to Subpart 13.5.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED: FAR 13.501(a) Sole source (including brand name) acquisitions. (1) Acquisitions conducted under simplified acquisition procedures are exempt from the requirements in Part 6. However, contracting officers must – (i) Conduct sole source acquisitions, as defined in 2.101, (including brand name) under this subpart only if the need to do so is justified in writing and approved at the levels specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

6. BASIS FOR RESTRICTING COMPETITION: The name brand parts are necessary to mitigate a potentially dangerous condition. Purchasing the Furuno and Simrad equipment is necessary to ensure integration and compatibility with the existing navigation system and auto pilot system for the M/V Puget, to capitalize on the existing investment made by the Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, and to ensure sensible and efficient maintenance of the Furuno and Simrad equipment.

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PURSUANT TO FAR 13.106-1

CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION: Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of the referenced Furuno depth sounder, Furuno Satellite GPS and Simrad auto pilot as a portion of the requirement for repairs to the M/V Puget vessel. Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) For purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.” subject to the availability of funds, and provided the property herein described has otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

APPROVAL

NAME: Sara L. Deyermond DATE: _________________________

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