FAR 13 Under SAT Justification - Sole Source - 1147209.pdf

SOLE SOURCE or BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION (FAR 13 Under the SAT)

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

The Bridger-Teton National Forest requires HVAC system services and repairs from a sole source provider, , to supply sufficient heating for the staff at the Bridger-Teton National Forest’s Supervisor’s Office located in Jackson, WY. The proposed work includes inspection of existing heating system components and repairs of the system.

2. JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLICITING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE or FOR A BRAND NAME is Idaho’s leading representative of high quality, innovative HVAC products.

Upon market research, competitors referred as the only provider that services the Daikin Brand systems. Innovative is in Boise, Idaho but one of their certified technicians is in Victor, Idaho, making it the closest option for the specific services.

3. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

Market research was conducted in the form of reaching out to potential vendors for cost estimates during previous service contracts. All leads suggested that as the only vendor services the specific system that provides heat for the Bridger-Teton National Forest’s Supervisor’s Office Building. To confirm, Daikin’s website has a find a service provider with no one listed when the buildings zip code given.

4. STEPS TO PRECLUDE FUTURE SINGLE SOURCE (or BRAND NAME) AWARDS

Not applicable.

5. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S DETERMINATION

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is available for the required services.

Requesting Office:

Katy Bilisoly, PE Engineering Program Manager

Concur:

Contracting Officer