1240LS21Q0113 Little Hole Trail Materials FAR 13 Single Source Justification Under SAT.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Single Source/Brand Name Justification

Less Than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

Control No. (if applicable) ______________________

Tailor this justification for the specific requirement, as applicable. The final document should not include any of the blue text, which is only included to guide the document preparation.

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

US Forest Service, Ashley National Forest Procurement contract for materials for the Little Hole Trail Reconstruction Project

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

High strength pultruded fiberglass grating with a specific size and configuration. Tubing bars with a specific configuration of size, shape, and plugged ends. Specific hardware identified for attaching grating to tubing bars.

3. Rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

The design for replacing the existing boardwalk on the Little Hole National Recreation Trail with a high strength fiberglass boardwalk was designed by a Enterprise Trails Engineer specifically by unitilizing the Strongwell Duragrid T-1800 and tubing bar custom specifications. This design was identified with an understanding of the existing conditions for replacing the current wood boardwalk on the existing gabion baskets that have specific dimensions and requirements. The design has been utilized to replace 1300 feet of the 3200 feet of the existing boardwalk in a cost effectictive and efficient manner in both labor and materials due to the Enterprise Trail design. The design of the Strongwell Duragrid T-1800 and tubing bars is a proprietary design. If another type of protruded fiberglass grating and tubing bars would be acquired for the project the installation design would need to be modified, different anchor hardware acquired, and employee training on the a new installation process required. These requirements would significantly increase the time and cost of the boardwalk replacement in both labor and materials.

The segment of the Green River below the Flaming Gorge Dam that the Little Hole National Recreation Trail is adjacent to has been found to be suitable as the Wild and Scenic River (WSR), with a scenic classifation. There are interim protection required for suitable WSR. For the scenic classification this includes that facilities must be be designed to harmonize with the natural settings.

The low profile and grey color identified and utilized for the Strongwell Duragrid T-1800 and tubing bar custom specifications and installation process was identifed as the minimal impact to scenic resources while still providing for public health and safety.

Ryan Buerkle Contracting Officer’s Representative

Contracting Officer (less than SAT). I have reviewed this justification and certify it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Whit Fausett Contracting Officer

4. Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Market research has been conducted to identify if other pultruded fiberglass grating of the specific size and configuration is available and meeting the Enterprise Trail design.

Commerically available grating is not available in the specific size requirements designed by the Enterprise Trail Engineer for the the project. Also the custom tubing bars are not avialable to meet the design requirements.

5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

6. Recommended source(s).

Strongwell 1610 Highway 52 South Chatfield, MN 55923 USA 507-867-3479

Certifications

The information provided for this justification has been reviewed and certified accurate and complete by Ryan Buerkle, Program/Technical Personnel.

RYAN BUERKLE Digitally signed by RYAN BUERKLE

__________________________________________________ Date: 2021.08.16 10:57:12 -06'00'

8/16/2021