09_WBR_1406.303-1_Form_1_JOTFOC_FAR_6_Mar16.doc_Snow_Survey_REDACTED.pdf

WBR 1406.303-1 Form 1 40419941 (May 2018)

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PR No: 40419941 Solicitation No.: 140R2019Q0023 Project Name: Department of Water Resources Snow Survey In accordance with FAR 6.302, the proposed contractual action is pursuant to the statutory authority, 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

Requiring Agency: Bureau of Reclamation, Central Valley Operations Office, 3310 El Camino Avenue, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95821

Contracting Agency: Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Regional Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA, 95825

2. Nature/Description of Action.

The Bureau of Reclamation requires the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to provide snow survey and resultant water forecasting services. The anticipated base and one, 12-month option period will be a firm fixed price type of contract.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Central Valley Operations Office requires snow survey services to provide water forecasts necessary to operate reservoirs within the Central Valley Project, including Shasta Lake, Folsom Lake, New Melones Lake, and Millerton Lake.

Service to be provided for one base period, date of award – 12/31/2019, and one 12-month option period, 1/1/2020-12/31/2020.

The anticipated dollar value of this contract is $341,250.00 for the base and option periods.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition.

Authority FAR Coverage Application 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2) FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency

41 U.S.C. 253(c)(3) FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental or research capability; or expert services

41 U.S.C. 253(c)(4) FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5) FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(6) FAR 6.302-6 National Security 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(7) FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1(c) Application for brand-name descriptions FAR 13.501(a) Sole source (including brand name) acquisitions

5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications.

The DWR is the only source that is authorized in accordance with the California Water Code, Section 228 (as amended by Stats. 1943, Chapter 373) to, “…gather and correlate information and data pertinent to an annual forecast of seasonal water crop, including the making of snow surveys, either independently or in cooperation with any person or any county, State, Federal, or other agency.”

DWR is able to furnish data as authorized by Section 228 of the Water Code of California, which provides for the gathering and correlation of information and data pertinent to the annual forecasts of seasonal water crops, including the making of snow surveys and to coordinate with Federal agencies and others in performing such work and obtaining such data. The DWR Snow Surveys Section is responsible for the California Snow Surveys Cooperative Program (CSSCP) which includes support from Reclamation and some 40 plus other agencies. Reclamation has a direct need for this information, as reservoir operations are dependent upon meaningful and accurate water supply forecasts. Reclamation is an active member of the CSSCP and has provided financial support in the past through contracts/financial assistance agreements with DWR.

Reclamation has supported this program for over 30 years.

6. Description of efforts made to maximize competition.

Competition is not an option for this requirement as the DWR is the only source authorized by the California Water Code, Section 228, to provide this service.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The proposed pricing will be compared to historical pricing. Contract award will not be made until the Offeror’s pricing has been determined to be fair and reasonable. An IGCE was developed for this requirement based on historical pricing. The anticipated dollar value of the proposed contract is $314,250.00 for the base and option period.

8. Description of Market Research Conducted.

Market research was conducted on the Dynamic Small Business Site and internet searches. No small or large businesses were identified as being able to provide this service. The result of the market research demonstrates that DWR is the only contractor that can provide this service.

Further, the DWR is the only source authorized by the California Water Code, Section 228, to provide this service.

9. Any Other Supporting Facts.

None

10. Listing of Interested Sources.

Department of Water Resources 3301 El Camino Avenue, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95821

11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition.

A notice of intent to Sole Source will be posted to FedBizOps in an attempt to identify potential sources for this and future requirements.