ARMS 13.106-1b Statement Explaining the Absence of Competition.pdf

Statement Explaining the Absence of Competition

1. Agency and Contracting Activity U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), New Mexico State Office, Albuquerque, New Mexico

2. Description of the Action Being Approved As part of the Section 106 review process of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), a literature review to determine if previous surveys and known sites occur within proposed project areas needs to be conducted. New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs- Archeological Records Management Section (NM DCA-ARMS) staff will conduct this activity for NRCS and provide NRCS with the results of the literature reviews. NRCS Cultural Resources Specialists will have access to the New Mexico Cultural Resource Information System (NMCRIS) and ARMS online databases which are maintained by NM DCA-ARMS.

3. Description of Supplies and/or Services Literature review of NMCRIS/ARMS records for proposed NRCS projects by DCA-ARMS staff.

Access to the online NMCRIS/ARMS data sharing for qualified NRCS staff (cultural resource specialists).

4. Statutory Authority In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Part 13.106(b) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements—which are addressed by statutory authority 41 U.S.C.253 (c) (2).

5. Applicability of the Authority The information and deliverables of this award will assist NM NRCS to meet and comply with NHPA Section 106 responsibilities to consult with the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). A literature review provides required background information needed to perform cultural resource surveys. The DCA-ARMS is the only source with the required information needed to perform the literature reviews.

6. Description of Efforts to Obtain Competition The appropriate level of effort was made to obtain competition. New Mexico DCA-ARMS is the only source with the required information.

7. Determination the Anticipated Price to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable The price is derived from standard fees established by DCA-ARMS.

8. Market Research Market research indicates that New Mexico DCA-ARMS is the only source with the required information.

9. Other Facts Supporting the Absence of Competition Click here to enter text.

10. Interested Sources This is the only source for this data.

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11. Barriers to Competition No other entities provide these services.

12. Technical Requirements Personnel An itemized billing will be provided by DCA-ARMS. Services will be certified on a quarterly basis by New Mexico NRCS State Cultural Resources Specialist.

Requirements or Technical Representative Certification I hereby certify requirements and/or technical supporting data relied upon for this statement is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

_William Volf_______________________ __NRCS New Mexico State Office_______ Name Organization _State Cultural Resources Specialist_____ Title __________________________________ __10/8/2019____ Signature Date

Contracting Officer’s Certification I hereby certify this statement is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name Organization Title Signature Date

Ryan Lorimer FPAC Business Center Acquisitions Division

Contracting Officer

12/06/2019