A16_Single_Source_Justification_1.pdf
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This is a Single Source Justification form (FWS Form 3-0034) for a purchase under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery's water treatment system maintenance. The justification explains that three residences on site require maintenance and replacement parts for their drinking water systems, which use UV filters, and reverse osmosis (RO) treatment from EVOLVE products.
The market research identified Truckee Meadows Water Systems (DBA Pure Water) as the only authorized EVOLVE dealer in Northern Nevada capable of servicing the proprietary RO systems. Three other companies (Culligan Water of Reno, DeHart Plumbing Heating and Air, and Dupure) were contacted but were unable to provide the required services. The justification was approved by Program Officer Danelle Lloyd on January 29, 2025, and Contracting Officer Joshua Stuart on February 11, 2025, authorizing sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.
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FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Description of Need
3. Other Capable Sources
2. Market Research Conducted
Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).
Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank.
SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
(UNDER SAT)
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
4. Barriers to Competition
5. Contractor's Qualifications
6. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost
7. Recommendation and Certification by Program Office
Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Program / Project Officer
8. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: Under SAT
Based on the above justification, I hereby certify and approve the use of sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 for this purchase.
Contracting Officer
| Text3: The RO (Reverse Osmosis) is proprietary to EVOLVE therefore only EVOLVE authorized dealers were researched for this project. Truckee Meadows Water Systems (DBA Pure Water) is the only authorized dealer of EVOLVE products with the certification for doing business in Northern Nevada. Truckee Meadows Water Systems (DBA Pure Water) is the current company servicing these water systems for each house annually. | |
| Text2: Four drinking water companies were contacted. 1. Culligan Water of Reno do not use EVOLVE products. They only install and service Culligan products. 2. DeHart Plumbing Heating and Air do not service Gardnerville. 3. Dupure is located in southern Nevada and does not service Gardnerville. Lahontan National Fish Hatchery's existing system uses evolve water treatment products. 4. Truckee Meadows Water Systems (Doing Business As: Pure Water Systems of Nevada) is a small business that installed the system 10+ years ago and currently performs annual maintenance on all residences. The RO (Reverse Osmosis) is proprietary to EVOLVE authorized dealers. Truckee Meadows Water Systems (DBA Pure Water) is the only authorized dealer of Evolve Water Treatment Products in Northern Nevada (see attached letter from Pure Water). | |
| Text1: The Lahontan National Fish Hatchery (LNFH) houses a captive broodstock of a unique genetic strain of threatened Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (LCT) and produces LCT for recreation and recovery purposes. To respond to emergencies regarding the health and preservation of these fish in a timely manner, employees are required to live on station grounds. There are three residences located on site which use a local well to supply drinking water. The well water is treated with UV, filter, and reverse osmosis (RO) at each individual residence. As with any system they require routine maintenance and replacement of parts. Currently unit #44, #45, and #75 are in immediate need of drinking water system part updates and replacements. | |
| Text4: Culligan and DeHart. were contacted via phone and were unable to provide the service needed. Dupure was contacted via email and was unable to provide the service needed. Truckee Meadows Water Systems (DBA Pure Water) is the regional (Northern Nevada) company for EVOLVE and is able to provide the service needed | |
| Text6: Pursuant to FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii) & (iv) price considered fair and reasonable compared to order awarded under PCS Z1FA ( Maintenance of Family Housing Facilities) found in the FPDS ezSearch Database - prepared by Roger Lockhart, Contractor Montech, Inc. on 02-03-2025 | |
| 2025-01-29T15:08:32-0800 | |
| DANELLE LLOYD |
| 2025-02-11T11:45:17-0700 | |
| JOSHUA STUART |
Text5: Truckee Meadows Water Systems (DBA Pure Water) is the company that installed and maintains the existing system for all three residences. Contract attached
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