BLM Alaska MOTOROLA Radios - CANCEL Notice

The purpose of this amendment is to cancel the special notice of a sole source award to Large Business Motorola Solutions, under the DOI Field Com IDIQ. After further market research it was found that the DOI Field Com IDIQ has small business contract holders that can fulfill this requirement. The JOFOC remains in place. ~sro 9/21/20

NUMBER: PR: 0040505946

POSTED DATE: 09/09/20

SUBJECT: BLM ALASKA STATE OFFICE MOTOROLA RADIOS

This announcement constitutes the only notice.

This is not a request for quotes.

A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than September 17, 2020, by sending an e-mail to soaks@blm.gov; however, any technical data received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future requirements.

Under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), BLM-AK/Alaska Fire Service intends to issue a JOFOC, firm-fixed price order to:

COMPANY: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC under the DOI Field Com IDIQ D17PC00439

FOR : $124,614.71

ON: 09/21/2020

NAICS: 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications

AUTHORITY: 8.405-6(a)(2) Limited Sources Justification and Approval

FAR 11.105 (a)(1) -- Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer

41. U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1

Determinations not to compete this proposed procurement were made because:

Use of Mandatory Source DOI FIELD COM IDIQ:

This purchase would update the law enforcement program¿s radio system with APX8500 and APX6000 radios. These radios are required to maintain compatibility with the ALMR system and the Office of Law Enforcement and Security¿s policy compliance, located in General Order 18 of BLM Manual 9260.

The ALMR system is maintained largely by the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The Alaska State Troopers use Motorola radios systems and the BLM law enforcement program dispatches through the Alaska State Trooper dispatch centers in Fairbanks and Wasilla, Alaska.

The existing law enforcement vehicle fleet has Motorola radios installed, making the installation of a different radio system potentially problematic.

The Office of Law Enforcement and Security, Region 2 consisting of Alaska, Oregon/Washington, and Idaho utilize Motorola systems for the law enforcement programs in each state.

BLM Manual 9260, General Order 18 requires the law enforcement program to utilize systems that are compatible with future and existing radio networks and maintain interoperability with the overall national program.

The statutory authority for this action is FAR 11.105 -- Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer.

(a)(1) The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government¿s requirements, and market research indicates other companies¿ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency¿s needs;

For more information contact Stacie Oaks at 907-356-5774 or soaks@blm.gov