A16-_Sole_Source_Justification_Electrofishing_Equipment_1.pdf

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ATTACHMENT 2

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHOLD (See FAR

Part 2) UP TO SAT

(See FAR 13.106-1)

Date: ______01/29/2024_____

PR Number: ___0040651054____

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost):

This PR will be used to purchase electrofishing equipment to be used on two electrofishing boats used in

Glen and Grand canyons. Equipment must be built to specifications to so they can be used on existing boats and be compatible/interchangeable with equipment being used at USGS GCMRC out of Flagstaff, AZ and Grand Canyon National Park.

2. Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain below):

__X____ Only one responsible source.

______ Urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Include critical delivery or performance dates, and when you became aware of the requirement. Provide a specific statement of the impact on Government operations, financial or otherwise, if the required delivery or performance dates are not met.

______ Other _____________________________________________________

Explain:

Sampling fish populations in the Colorado River (Glen and Grand canyons) require specialized electrofishing equipment. Partner agencies have been sampling fish population on the Colorado River for the past several decades. They have standardized equipment that is interchangeable between agencies and outfitted to a particular boat type used on the river. Using the same equipment that is utilized by other agencies is important because all equipment must be interchangeable and is custom-made to fit existing boats. In addition, using the same equipment other agencies use maintains data integrity when comparing results between different agencies.

3. Market Research. Please explain the results or why one was not performed. State whether any other offers were received or anyone expressed interest:

Only one other manufacture (Smith-Root) is known to make electrofishing equipment similar to this type.

However, it would not be cost effective to go with this company because it has not previously been tested for use on the Colorado River and is not compatible with current boat design. GLCA would have to purchase new boats and undergo years of testing before this type can be made comparable to what is already used by different agencies.

ATTACHMENT 2

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $3,000 ($2,000/$2500 for Construction/Services AND UP

TO $150,000

(See FAR 13.106-1)

PR Number __0040651054_____

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date)_______1/30/2024___________

Type or Print Name: ____Jeff Arnold – Fisheries Biologist________________________________

Title:

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ____________________

Type or Print Name: _Tayor Jones_