SSJ_Redacted.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FAR Part 13.106(b)

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED. Procuring an Electrical Service Upgrade at Kootenai NWR, Bonners Ferry, ID as a single source procurement issued to Northern Lights, Inc. as a firm fixed price commercial service contract. The estimated value of this acquisition is The period of performance (or delivery date) is The service upgrade is needed to as part of the Myrtle Creek Replacement Pump Deferred Maintenance project. See attached for SAM information.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIQUE ASPECT(S) OF THIS REQUIREMENT OR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT

DEEM ONLY ONE SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE.

Northern Lights, Inc. is the electric utility provider for Kootenai NWR. They are the only company than can provide this service. The connections and equipment shall be operated on the Northern Lights electrical grid, this work shall include the installation of a new transformer, meter, and electric connections for the USFWS’s new pump station.

3. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF

THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED.

No market research was completed due to Northern Lights being the only electric utility provider serving the project area.

4. THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF THE CERTIFIER’S

KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION.

I certify that the facts and representations which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Signature: Date: _____

Printed Name: Telephone #:

Title: Project Leader

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: Date: _

Printed Name: Telephone #:

Title: