J&A FAR 13.104, Larson Davis Sound Level Meter

Contract No. P12PX21501TAS: 14 1039 This J&A is also available at https://ideasec.nbc.gov/j2ee/opportunities.jsp In accordance with FAR 6.305 and FAR 5.406, this special notice publishes the Justification and Approvals for Other than Full and Open Competition. This is not a request for competitive proposals, bids, or quotes. The Government shall consider all responses received prior to the close date of this announcement. Written responses to this notice shall contain sufficient documentation to establish bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement. A solicitation is not available. Please email Contract Specialist, Christie VandenDries, at [email protected] with responses or questions regarding this requirement. JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $3,000 AND UP TO $150,000 BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTThe Denali National Park & Preserve Soundscape Monitoring Program requires one additional Larson Davis Model 831 sound level meter (SLM) to monitor bus noise. Currently, there are 8 identical units in the program. FAR STATUTORY AUTHORITY FAR 13.104 and FAR 13.106-1; FAR 6.302-1 DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR IS THE ONLY SOURCE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES OR GOODS (I.E. UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS, PROPRIETARY RIGHTS ETC.)The Larson Davis Model 831 sound level meter is required because the sound monitoring program has a large investment in proprietary computer software that is only able to interface with these Larson Davis units. The Soundscape Monitoring Program requires units that are identical to the ones currently in use in order for them to be easily integrated into the existing field stations. BRC Engineering is the only North American distributor of this brand. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Previous purchase order (P11PX35686) awarded via sole source in September 2011 to BRC Engineering. No other interested parties at that time. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED All actions have been taken to remove or overcome any barriers to competition. I approve the request to conduct this acquisition using other than full and open competition.