A16_CO_signed_Single_Source_-Urgent_and_Compelling_1.pdf

Last updated 6/2/2016

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: __06/20/2025______ PR Number: _TBA (See Funds Assurance A.Alvarado)_______

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

_These are emergency HVAC repairs at Death Valley and the anticipated cost is NTE $16,527.00. DEVA is having significant issues with HVAC cooling at the Visitor’s Center, Headquarters and homes mentioned in Cow Creek #328 below. The temperature lately has been over 120 degrees. Temperatures for the next few weeks are forecasted to be over 115 and close to 118 degrees. The locations are the Visitor’s Center Office (Quote number 52792487) and a home unit located in Cow Creek #328 (Quote:

52778062 and 52786863) . The purpose of the Contracting Officer’s verbal authorization is to make immediate repairs to the buildings/unit noted above.

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

______ Only one responsible source.

_x____ 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: _Due to the extreme heat at Death Valley National Park, any malfunction due to HVAC systems and units pose serious injury to employees that work at Death Valley and to the public. Therefore, HVAC repairs are crucial to people’s immediate safety and the Contracting Officer has determined that repairs need to be made immediately because any delay of award of a contract would result in serious injury to the employees and the public in which the Government serves.

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

Market research conducted on FPDS NG for similar work to support fair and reasonable prices. These prices range from $15k to 18k for similar work (See A14 Market Research Pricing F&R).

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 ____ TBA (See Funds Assurance A.Alvarado)

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) ___________________________

Type or Print Name: __________________________________________ Contracting Officer