1240BF25P0018 FAR 13-Single-Source 13.106_Redacted.pdf
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- JRD Propane and Heater Maintenance
- Solicitation number
- 1240BF25P0018
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Limited Source/Brand Name Justification document from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service for a sole source firm-fixed price contract. The Forest Service proposes to award a 12-month contract to Arrowhead Transfer Inc. of Sitka, Alaska, for propane resupply, propane tank rentals, heater service, and repair services for 5 remote cabins in the Juneau Ranger District (JRD) of the Tongass National Forest. The total estimated contract value is $35,000.00.
The justification for limiting competition stems from the extremely remote location covering over 2 million acres and multiple islands, which can only be accessed by bush plane or boat. Previous solicitations demonstrated that Arrowhead Transfer was the only contractor able to provide competitive and reasonable pricing for these services. Market research, including a Google search, SAM.GOV inquiry, and small business dynamic search, confirmed a limited contractor pool capable of performing work in Southeast Alaska, making this sole source procurement fiscally responsible given the unique logistical challenges.
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United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification
FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions
1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.
1a. Requesting Activity Agency: USDA Forest Service, Juneau Ranger District (JRD), Tongass National Forest 1b. Contracting Activity: USDA Forest Service Procurement and Property Services, Field Procurement Operations, Northwest Zone Contract Support Activity (CSA) 4.
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.
The Forest Service proposes entering a sole source firm-fixed price (FFP) contract with Arrowhead Transfer Inc, of Sitka Alaska, to provide propane resupply, propane tank rentals, heater service, and repair services for 5 remote cabins located throughout the JRD. The proposed period of performance will be 12 months from the date of the award.
3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
JRD is in an extremely remote area of Alaska covering over 2 million acres and multiple islands. The islands where the cabins are located can only be accessed via bush plane or boat. The cabins can then be walked to or require a helicopter to acces and resupply. Prior solicitations, 1240BF21Q0076 and 1240BF22Q0089, have shown only one contractor was responsible and offered competive/reasonable pricing for the required services. These access constraints make soliciting any other vendor from locations other than in Southeast Alaska or Seattle, Washington exceptionally cost prohibitive and fiscally irresponsible.
4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
A Google search, SAM.GOV inquiry, previous awards for the same or similar services and a search of Small Business Dynamic search tool indicated there was a limited contractor pool that could perform the work in the area of Southeast Alaska. here are no other companies available to provide the required services in a fiscally responsible manner.
5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.
The total estimated value for this action is $35,000.00.
6. Recommended source(s).
Arrowhead Transfer, INC 100 Mount Roberts ST Juneau, Alaska 99801-7700
| 2025-09-04T13:50:22-0800 | |
| RAYMOND PADGETT |
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