Brand_Name_Justification_for_Posting--Pixhawk_UAS_Flight_Controllers.pdf

ERDC Control No. 17-0244

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

(BRAND NAME ITEM)

(FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures)

1. Agency/Contracting Activity: Engineer Research and Development Center – Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC – CERL)

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-On Requirement Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time and Materials

Funds: OMA Other Funds: 21 x 2040

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

a. The total estimated dollar value of the proposed action is $2,000.00.

b. The acquisition is for the procurement of an mRo Pixhawk brand name 2.4.6 Cool Kit

900MHz.

4. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold 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 (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

5. Reason for Authority Cited: In light of the upcoming robotics program, ERDC-CERL is in need of Pixhawk, U.S. produced Unmanned Aircraft System flight controllers. During market research, only one U.S. made flight controller (Pixhawk) which is compatible with other UAS components in current use is acceptable to meet the requirement. Note that Pixhawk is not simply hardware, but also software embedded within the hardware. This software is what is compatible with UAS components in current use.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: Market Research has been conducted by discussion with potential sources. Two HUBzone contractors expressed interest and confirmed that they could fulfill the requirement. A combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted to FedBizOpps using a HubZone set-aside.

7. Market Research: Reference Attached Market Research Form.

(1) Market Research has been conducted by discussion with potential sources.

(2) Research performed on 10 AUG 2017.

8. Procurement History:

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

FAR 13.501(a): Acquisitions conducted under simplified acquisition procedures are exempt from the requirements in Part 6. However, contracting officers must 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 level specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

ERDC Control No. 17-0244

Previous Purchase Orders(s) or Contract(s): Yes No Purchase order or contract number:

Was action competed? Yes No If action was not competed, state the cited authority, summarize rationale:

9. Additional information to support the justification: None

10. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in the abbreviated Brand Name Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By: Charles (Chuck) Schroeder Position Title: CERL Branch Chief, Engineering Processes Branch (CFN) Email Address: Charles.G.Schroeder@usace.army.mil

Signature:

8/11/2017

X Charles G Schroeder Charles G Schroeder Chief, CEERD-CFN Signed by: SCHROEDER.CHARLES.G.1230354274

Date: 11 AUG 2017

11. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: As Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Basis for the determination: price analysis techniques.

12. Contracting Officer’s Approval: I hereby certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the foregoing, I approve this brand name justification subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition

Signature:

Typed Name: Andrea Thomas Title: Contracting Officer Date:

THOMAS.ANDREA.

JEAN.1087328860

Digitally signed by

THOMAS.ANDREA.JEAN.1087328860

DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, cn=THOMAS.ANDREA.JEAN.1087328860 Date: 2017.08.14 16:00:08 -05'00'