JA Other Than Full and Open Competition - Radios FireDept.pdf

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, FAR Part 13, Acquisition Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Background:

a. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, the Contracting Officer may solicit one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

b. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, only one source will be solicited for this requirement and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

2. Description of Item:

PART # DESCRIPTION QTY

BKR5000-

T2BS-1

Port, VHF 136-174MHz, 5000Ch, 6W, T2 partial keypad, BLK, Channel

Stop, Bluetooth. Includes GPS, belt clip, ADP encryption.

BKR5000-

T3BS-1

Port, VHF 136-174MHz, 5000Ch, 6W, T3, Full Keypad, BLK, Channel Stop, Bluetooth. Includes GPS, belt clip, ADP encryption.

BKR0810GPS-

E Antenna, VHF, 136-174MHz, SMA,W/GPS, BKR Series

BKR0813

Antenna, Portable, VHF,136-174

MHz, 1/4 wave, whip 20”, built-in GPS Antenna, Orange, Portable Radios.

BKR0120 Clamshell AA Battery Pack, Orange, BKR5000.

BKR0101 High-Capacity Battery Pack, Li-Ion

4900 MHA, IP68, BKR 5000

BKR0300-6

Charger, Desktop, 6-Bay, Portable

Radios and Batteries.

BKR0303-2

Charger, Desktop, 2-Bay, Portable radios

BKR0204 Heavy-Duty Remote Speaker/Microphone, 3.5mm Audio Jack, IP68 Submersible, Prog. Toggle Switch, Emergency Button

KAA0222EH Ear hugger earphone, Listen Only, 3.5mm, clear acoustic tube with earbud. Works with mic.

BKR0421 Case, Leather, w/ Belt Loop & D Swivel Kit. Fits Battery only.

KNG-M150LP

Mobile Radio, Dash Mount, P25, Digital/Analog, 136-174MHz, Integrated GPS, 5000 channels, 50W.

> No Encryption, No Remote-Control Ports. Includes install kit, speaker & power cord.

KAA0276S

Standard Handheld Microphone with Straight connector

MWV1360S

VHF Mobile Antenna, 136-174 MHz, compatible with mount, unity gain

NMO-NTYPE

Fixed Antenna Mount NMO w/ Type N Connector

BKR0700 Cable, Cloning, Portable to Portable Radios

BKR0710 Cable & Adaptor, Programming, USB, Portable Radios

KAA0710

Programming Cable USB

BKR0733-USB

Software, RES, USB Drive

3. Determination for Other Than Full and Open Competition is based on the following: (select all that apply):

A. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. OTHER REASONS.

x BRAND NAME BK radio the only radio that , programmable, encrypted and dual battery capable. These qualities have made it the wild land fire standard radio. Wild land fire operations do not support the use of other radio systems, which makes service, interoperability and support impossible or fires.

URGENT AND COMPELLING. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

Date on which the requirement was first identified:

Required delivery date/period of performance:

Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

II. CERTIFICATIONS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature

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

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